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Personal Velocity (2002) | Criteria

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Personal Velocity

English • 2002 • 1h 26m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

In a series of three vignettes, three women in turn struggle to free themselves from the men who restrict their personal freedom.

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December 2023
Position 64
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Starring Parker Posey
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December 2021
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Female Gaze: Women Directors + Women Cinematographers
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Credits

Crew

DirectorRebecca Miller

WriterRebecca Miller

CinematographerEllen Kuras

ComposerMichael Rohatyn

EditorSabine Hoffman

ProducerLemore Syvan, Gary Winick, Alexis Alexanian

Cast

Kyra Sedgwickas Delia Shunt

Parker Poseyas Greta Herskowitz

as Paula

John Ventimigliaas Narrator (voice)

Ron Leibmanas Avram Herskowitz

Wallace Shawnas Mr. Gelb

David Warshofskyas Kurt Wurtzle

Leo Fitzpatrickas Mylert

Tim Guineeas Lee

Patti D'Arbanvilleas Celia

Ben Shenkmanas Max

Joel de la Fuenteas Thavi Matola

Marceline Hugotas Pam

Brian Tarantinaas Pete Shunt

Seth Gilliamas Vincent

Josh Philip Weinsteinas Oscar

Lou Taylor Puccias Kevin

Mara Hobelas Fay

David Patrick Kellyas Peter

Nick Cubbleras John Wurtzle