Amazon Falls Explained

Amazon Falls
Director:Katrin Bowen
Producer:Katrin Bowen
Starring:April Telek
William B. Davis
Anna Mae Routledge
Zak Santiago
Music:Step Carruthers
Cinematography:Cliff Hokanson
Editing:Franco Pante
Runtime:90 minutes
Country:Canada
Language:English

Amazon Falls is a 2010 Canadian drama film directed by Katrin Bowen.[1] The film stars April Telek as Jana, a faded B-movie actress.[2] The story was based in part on Bowen's own experience as an aspiring actress, as well as by the shooting death of B-movie actress Lana Clarkson in 2003.[3]

The cast also includes Anna Mae Routledge, Zak Santiago, William B. Davis, Gabrielle Rose, Tom Braidwood and Benjamin Ratner.

The film premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.[4]

The film received a Genie Award nomination for Best Makeup (Amber Makar) at the 32nd Genie Awards in 2011.

Notes and References

  1. "The hard times of a B-movie star". Toronto Star, March 18, 2011.
  2. "The bad side of Hollywood". The Globe and Mail, March 18, 2011.
  3. "Of passion, B movies and a blond; changing roles". The Province, July 12, 2009.
  4. "In the spotlight: Katrin Bowen showcases 'Amazon Falls' at the Toronto film fest". Canadian Press, September 11, 2010.