Roberta


1h 26m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Jonathan, a New York City computer specialist, finds out that one of his childhood girlfriends has turned to a life of prostitution. He then takes it upon himself to help her find a way out of the "life" and get a career in the "real" world. His friends, business partners and new girlfriend are less

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Moving Parts Llc; Photomag
Location
New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 26m

Synopsis

Jonathan, a New York City computer specialist, finds out that one of his childhood girlfriends has turned to a life of prostitution. He then takes it upon himself to help her find a way out of the "life" and get a career in the "real" world. His friends, business partners and new girlfriend are less than pleased when he moves Roberta into his apartment. And their fears seem to be realized when what begins as an altruistic gesture reveals itself as an unwavering obsession, and his life slowly unravels.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Moving Parts Llc; Photomag
Location
New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 26m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1999

Feature directorial debut for Eric Mandelbaum.

Began shooting October 24, 1997.

Completed shooting November 22, 1997.

Shown at Cinequest 2000: The San Jose Film Festival, February 24 - March 5, 2000

Shown at Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival October 20 - November 15, 1999.

Shown at Sundance Film Festival (in competition) in Park City, Utah January 21-31, 1999.

Shown in New York City (DGA Theater) as part of program "East Coast Filmmakers at a 1999 Utah Film Festival" March 19-26, 1999.

color

Dolby

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1999