Alma Mater


1h 25m 2002

Brief Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of John F. Kennedy's alma mater, Harvard University, just prior to his assassination in 1963, tale interweaving the private stories of several individuals. Arthur Knight is an associate professor whose claim to fame is that he was Kennedy's freshman-year roommate, is denied

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
2002

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of John F. Kennedy's alma mater, Harvard University, just prior to his assassination in 1963, tale interweaving the private stories of several individuals. Arthur Knight is an associate professor whose claim to fame is that he was Kennedy's freshman-year roommate, is denied tenure. His wife, Gwen suspects him of having a relationship with his student, Molly. However, the truth is that he is having an affair with a man. Charlie Green, who has a crush on Molly, lies about his poor Jewish background, pretending to be a WASP in order to fit in with the Harvard elite.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
2002

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States October 2002

Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival October 16-20, 2002.

Released in United States October 2002 (Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival October 16-20, 2002.)