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Storytelling

Storytelling

Sex, race, celebrity, exploitation.

20016.51h 27m

Overview

College and high school serve as the backdrop for two stories about dysfunction and personal turmoil.

Directed by Todd Solondz
Written by Todd Solondz
Produced by Christine Vachon, Ted Hope
Box Office0Revenue: $1.3M

Top Cast

Selma Blair

Selma Blair

Vi

Leo Fitzpatrick

Leo Fitzpatrick

Marcus

Robert Wisdom

Robert Wisdom

Mr. Scott

Aleksa Palladino

Aleksa Palladino

Catherine

Mark Webber

Mark Webber

Scooby Livingston

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Toby Oxman

John Goodman

John Goodman

Marty Livingston

J

Jonathan Osser

Mikey Livingston

Lupe Ontiveros

Lupe Ontiveros

Consuelo

Julie Hagerty

Julie Hagerty

Fern Livingston

Themes & Keywords

high schoolnew jerseyexploitationcollegedysfunctional familycelebrityinterracial relationshipteacher student relationship

About Storytelling

Storytelling is a comedy, drama film released in 2001 exploring themes of high school, new jersey, exploitation, college, dysfunctional family, celebrity. Directed by Todd Solondz, it stars Selma Blair, Leo Fitzpatrick, Robert Wisdom. College and high school serve as the backdrop for two stories about dysfunction and personal turmoil.

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