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Pitch poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.2 / 100
1997·Documentary / Comedy·1h 21m

PITCH

A Canadian documentary featuring two young filmmakers attending the Toronto Film Festival to pitch a film concept to various celebrities. Their film idea, titled "The Dawn", concerns a Mafia don who goes for a hernia operation but gets a sex change instead. During the 1996 Toronto Fest, they approach Roger Ebert, Norman Jewison (at a packed press conference), Eric Stoltz (leaving a limo), Al Pacino, and others without much success. On a roll, they leave Toronto for Hollywood, getting advice from Arthur Hiller and Neil Simon and finding an agent who expresses interest in their pitch.

Above the Line
Kenny Hotz, Spencer Rice·DirectorChris Romeike·Director of PhotographyJames Francey·Additional Sound Re-RecordistDaniel Sadler·Editor
Cast
Kenny Hotz·SelfSpencer Rice·SelfSamuel Z. Arkoff·SelfGérard Depardieu·SelfRoger Ebert·SelfWhoopi Goldberg·SelfFred Williamson·SelfAl Pacino·SelfJoe Pantoliano·SelfMatt Dillon·Self
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 2
Spencer Rice·DirectorKenny Hotz·Director
Camera· 2
Chris Romeike·Director of PhotographySebastian Cluer·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Daniel Sadler·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
James Francey·Additional Sound Re-RecordistStephen Barden·Sound EditorBissa Scekic·Sound RecordistKevin White·Additional Sound Re-RecordistSteph Carrier·Recording SupervisionJill Purdy·Dialogue Editor
Art & Design· 1
Kate Brooks·Makeup Artist
Production· 7
Raymond Massey·ProducerKenny Hotz·Executive ProducerFitzroy E. Clarke·Executive ProducerDavid Laventhall·Associate ProducerDoug Dales·Associate ProducerKate Brooks·Associate ProducerJonathan Gross·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Sebastian Cluer·Other
By the Numbers
64.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#262626
#8A8A8A
#FFFFFF
Mood
Determined, Athletic
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A woman with dark, curly hair is seated on a wooden bench, looking directly forward. She is wearing a black tank top and black leggings, holding a baseball in h”

sportsdrama
Key Elements
BaseballBaseball GloveBaseball JerseyBench
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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