Ready? OK! explained

Ready? OK!
Director:James Vasquez
Producer:Sebastian Jobin
Mark Holmes
Starring:Michael Emerson
Carrie Preston
Lurie Poston
John G. Preston
Kali Rocha
Tara Karsian
Sandra Ellis-Troy
Sam Pancake
Music:Lance Horne
Cinematography:Elizabeth Santoro
Editing:James Vasquez
Studio:Daisy 3 Pictures
Distributor:Wolfe Releasing
Runtime:93 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Ready? OK! is a 2008 comedy film written, edited, and directed by James Vasquez, and produced by Daisy 3 Pictures.[1]

Plot

Andrea Dowd (Carrie Preston), a single parent, is struggling to raise her ten-year-old son, Joshua (Lurie Poston). Andrea's concerned about Joshua's interests. Instead of wanting to be on the school wrestling team, Joshua strives to be on the cheerleading squad. When students are told to come to school dressed as an influential role model, Joshua chooses Maria von Trapp. The film explores Andrea's internal battle of wanting her son to be "normal," and embracing his individuality and accepting him as he is.[2] [3]

Cast

Production

The film is loosely based on a short film of the same name. The short film is available on the DVD, First Out 3.

Awards

Release

Ready? OK! premiered on television on November 15, 2009, on the cable LGBT-related channel Logo.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.kpbs.org/news/2009/apr/14/ready-ok-locally-made-film-arrives-dvd/ KPBS.org
  2. http://www.readyokmovie.com/story.html Official Website/Story
  3. http://www.fandango.com/readyok_v449144/summary Fandango