Beaches (2017)
Follows the serendipitous meeting of two young girls on the Venice Boardwalk, who, though worlds apart in lifestyle, embark on unexpected and lifelong friendship. CC is an aspiring singer trying to make it in Los Angeles. Hillary is the daughter of a prominent civil rights lawyer who struggles to find her own destiny. Their friendship—even with its ups and downs—sustains them for decades.
Director:
Allison Anders
Writers:
Nikole Beckwith, Bart Baker.
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Idina Menzel as CC Bloom |
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Nia Long as Hillary Whitney |
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Colin Lawrence as Bryan |
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Antonio Cupo as John |
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Kate Isaac as Assistant District Attorney |
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Sanai Victoria as Tory Whitney |
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Rebecca Husain as Pretty Sinners Director |
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Barbara Beall as Costume Designer |
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Graeme Duffy as Sorcerer Composer |
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Jane Hancock as Ashley |
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Gabriella Pizzolo as Young CC |
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Cardi Wong as CC's Assistant |
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Grace Capeless as Young Hillary |
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Brandyn Eddy as Sorcerer Writer |
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Daniel Letto as Sorcerer Actor |
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Devin Johnston as Secular Parent |
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Tom MacNeill as Lt Paul Crawford |
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Jillian Zavazal as Clementine |
| Writing | Nikole Beckwith | Screenplay |
| Writing | Iris Rainer | Novel |
| Camera | John Brawley | Director of Photography |
| Production | Alison Greenspan | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Allison Anders | Director |
| Production | Denise Di Novi | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Bart Baker | Screenplay |
| Production | Harvey Kahn | Producer |
| Camera | Josh Knepper | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Lesley Barber | Original Music Composer |