Synopsis
Jenna Lane is a young woman trying to escape family pressure to become an Olympic athlete and define her own individuality. Her mother is Celia, a deeply disturbed woman with addictions to emotional abuse and handguns. As she attempts to manipulate Jenna and feed her addictions, Celia grows increasingly irrational and ultimately spirals out of control.
American Venus (2007) is a 1h 21min drama feature film by Bruce Sweeney. Jenna Lane is a young woman trying to escape family pressure to become an Olympic athlete and define her own individu...
Facts
Filming location
Vancouver
Original language
English
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Festival History
- Toronto International Film Festival 2008 generic
- Vancouver Film Critics Circle 2008 generic
- Vancouver International Film Festival 2008 generic
