Gabi on the Roof in July explained

Gabi on the Roof in July
Producer:	Jason Connell Sophia Takal Katherine Wright Isen Robbins Aimee Schoof
Music:	Kevin Barker
Cinematography:	Aaron Kovalchik
Editing:	Sophia Takal
Studio:	Little Teeth Pictures
Runtime:	101 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Gabi on the Roof in July is a 2010 American independent comedy-drama film directed by Lawrence Michael Levine.^{[1] [2]}

Synopsis

Gabi (Sophia Takal), a rambunctious Oberlin undergrad, heads to New York City to spend the summer with her older brother, Sam (Lawrence Michael Levine).

Cast

• Sophia Takal as Gabi
• Lawrence Michael Levine as Sam
• Brooke Bloom as Madeline
• Louis Cancelmi as Garrett
• Amy Seimetz as Chelsea
• Kate Lyn Sheil as Dory
• Lena Dunham as Colby
• Robert White as Charles
• Tarajia Morrell as Astrid
• Jay DePietro as Phil

Production

The dialogue in the film is both scripted and improvised.^[3]

Reception

Gabi on the Roof in July has been generally well received by critics. On Rotten Tomatoes the film holds a 73% rating based on 11 reviews.^[4] Steve Dollar, writing for The Wall Street Journal, noted that the film is "wisely observant of human nature as it bounces between the leads, "Gabi" evokes Woody Allen with a more generous heart."^[5]

Release

The film premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival on February 27, 2010.^[6]

External links

• Official site

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gabi on the Roof in July . Brooklyn Film Festival . September 4, 2014.
2. Web site: Life Among the Young and Confused . The New York Times . January 20, 2011.
3. Web site: LAWRENCE MICHAEL LEVINE ON "GABI ON THE ROOF IN JULY" . Indie Outlook . July 30, 2012.
4. Web site: Gabi on the Roof in July . .
5. Web site: Here's Lookin' At You . The Wall Street Journal . January 20, 2011.
6. Web site: Gabi on the Roof in July . Cinequest Film Festival . September 4, 2014.