Tom in America

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Tom in America
Theatrical Poster for the film Tom in America, June 2014.jpg
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Directed by Flavio Alves
Written byJeffrey Solomon
Scott Alexander Hess
Flavio Alves
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJordan T. Parrott
Edited by
  • Julian Amaro
  • Carlos Flores
Music byJack Woodbridge
Walter Schick
Release date
  • June 17, 2014 (2014-06-17)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Tom in America is a short film directed by Flavio Alves and starring Academy Award nominees Burt Young and Sally Kirkland. [1] The story centers around the life of a married elderly man living in a Long Island suburb of New York City who, while rummaging through trash in search of things to sell at the local flea market, finds a Tom of Finland doll that triggers a long-ignored impulse. [2]

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Release

Tom in America had its world premiere at the 20th Palm Springs International Film Festival in June 2014. [3]

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References

  1. "Filmmaker Highlight by Lily Keyes — Zoom Tilt" . Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  2. Official site, Tom in America, February 21, 2014
  3. Fessier, Bruce (June 5, 2014). "Palm Springs ShortFest lineup: Sophia Loren named". The Desert Sun .