A Critically Endangered Species


1h 44m 2017

Brief Synopsis

Before her ambiguous disappearance in 2016, internationally respected poet and novelist Maya Dardel lived in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. She had recently announced on National Public Radio that she intended to end her life and that young male writers could compete to become the executor

Film Details

Also Known As
Critically Endangered Species, A, Maya Dardel
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2017
Production Company
Orion Pictures ; Samuel Goldwyn Films
Distribution Company
Orion Pictures ; Samuel Goldwyn Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 44m

Synopsis

Before her ambiguous disappearance in 2016, internationally respected poet and novelist Maya Dardel lived in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. She had recently announced on National Public Radio that she intended to end her life and that young male writers could compete to become the executor of her estate. When hopeful young men begin showing up, they find themselves challenged intellectually, emotionally, erotically, until one of them begins to fathom Maya's end game.

Film Details

Also Known As
Critically Endangered Species, A, Maya Dardel
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2017
Production Company
Orion Pictures ; Samuel Goldwyn Films
Distribution Company
Orion Pictures ; Samuel Goldwyn Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 44m

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Released in United States 2017

Released in United States 2017 (Narrative Feature Competition )

Released in United States October 27, 2017

Released in United States October 27, 2017