Give Me an A explained

Distributor:XYZ Films
Released: (Premiere)
Runtime:100 minutes
Language:English

Give Me an A is a 2022 anthology feature film in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.[1] releases by XYZ Films. The film uses 16 short film segments and a wraparound film to weave together each filmmaker's specific response to the Supreme Court decision.[2] The film was created to be a fast reaction and was conceived of and completed in three months, an unusually fast timeline for a feature film.[3]

The film won the Gold Audience Choice Award from Brooklyn Horror Film Festival less than two weeks after the film was completed.[4]

The film's cast includes Alyssa Milano, Virginia Madsen, Gina Torres, Milana Vayntrub, Jennifer Holland, Sean Gunn, Molly C. Quinn, Jason George, and Jackie Tohn.[5] [6]

The film was created and produced by Natasha Halevi.[7] The producing team also includes Giselle Gilbert, Jordan Crucchiola, Jonna Jackson, Jessica Taylor Galmor, Alyssa Matusiak and Stephanie Williams.[8]

Segments

TitleDirectorWriterRef
AbigailNatasha HaleviNatasha Halevi[9]
CroneMary C RussellMary C. Russel
Crucible IslandValerie FinkleDanielle Aufiero & Laura Covelli
DTFBonnie DiscepoloBonnie Discepolo & Trevor Munson
God's PlanAvital AshAvital Ash
Good GirlDanin JacquayDanin Jacquay & Matthew Vorce
Hold PleaseHannah AllineHannah Alline
Medi-EvilMonica Moore-SuriyageRowan Fitzgibbon & Lexx Fusco
Our Precious BabiesErica Mary WrightAnnie Bond
Plan CMegan RosatiMegan Rosati
SweetieCaitlin HargravesMadison Hatfield
The WalkSarah KopkinSarah Kopkin
The Last StongLoren EscandónLoren Escandón
The VoicelessMeg SwertlowMeg Swertlow
TraditionalFrancesca MaldonadoLexx Fusco
VasectopiaKelly NygaardNatasha Halevi
Wraparound - The CheerleadersNatasha HaleviNatasha Halevi

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNomineeResultNotes
2022FilmQuest Festival AwardThe Minerva AwardNatasha Halevi[10]
Best Supporting Actress - FeatureGina Torres
Best Supporting Actress - FeatureMolly C. Quinn
Best Supporting Actor - FeatureSean Gunn
Best Ensemble Cast - FeatureAll Segment Actors
Overall Cinematic AchievementAll Segment Directors
Best EditingStephanie Williams
Best Costumes - FeatureGive Me an A
Best Feature Film
Other Worlds Austin SciFi Film FestivalBest Feature Film[11]
Brooklyn Horror Film FestivalGold Audience Award[12]
2023Renegade Film FestivalBest Writing[13]
Best Feature Film

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GIVE ME AN A: Female Filmmakers Unite In Response To Roe V. Wade With Anthology Feature. FANGORIA. 2022-10-20. 2022-10-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20221020003533/https://www.fangoria.com/original/give-me-an-a-female-filmmakers-unite-in-response-to-roe-v-wade-with-anthology-feature/. live.
  2. Web site: What I Saw at Fantastic Fest at Home 'Give Me an A' 'Amazing Elisa'. Geeks. 2022-10-20. 2022-10-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20221020003535/https://vocal.media/geeks/what-i-saw-at-fantastic-fest-at-home-give-me-an-a-amazing-elisa. live.
  3. Web site: Renegade Film Fest to Screen Star Studded and Politically Charged ‘Give me an A’. https://web.archive.org/web/20221011210237/https://www.pophorror.com/renegade-film-fest-to-screen-star-studded-and-politically-charged-give-me-an-a/. 11 Oct 2022. Tori Danielle.
  4. Web site: Abortion Anthology 'Give Me An A,' Marie Alice Wolfszahn's 'Mother Superior' Among Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Jury Prize Winners (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. October 25, 2022. October 26, 2022. October 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221025185931/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bhff-jury-awards-give-me-an-a-mother-superior-1235247848/. live.
  5. Web site: Jennifer Holland, Sean Gunn, Molly C. Quinn, Jason George and Jackie Tohn Board Anthology Film 'Give Me An A' Responding To Overturning Of Roe V. Wade. Matt. Grobar. August 30, 2022. October 20, 2022. October 20, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221020003533/https://deadline.com/2022/08/sean-gunn-molly-c-quinn-jackie-tohn-board-anthology-film-give-me-an-a-1235103654/. live.
  6. Web site: Alyssa Milano, Virginia Madsen, Gina Torres & Milana Vayntrub Join Anthology Film 'Give Me An A' Responding To Overturning Of Roe V. Wade. Matt. Grobar. September 12, 2022. October 20, 2022. October 20, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221020003533/https://deadline.com/2022/09/alyssa-milano-virginia-madsen-more-join-give-me-an-a-anthology-film-1235115661/. live.
  7. Web site: Fantastic Fest XVII Review: GIVE ME AN A, Natasha Halevi's Hellish Assortment of Horror and Dark Humor Sends a Message to . 5 October 2022 . 20 October 2022 . 20 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221020003534/https://filmcombatsyndicate.com/fantastic-fest-xvii-review-give-me-an-a-natasha-halevis-hellish-assortment-of-horror-and-dark-humor-sends-a-message-to-all/ . live .
  8. Web site: Alyssa Milano, Virginia Madsen, Gina Torres & Milana Vayntrub Join Anthology Film 'Give Me An A' Responding To Overturning Of Roe V. Wade. Matt. Grobar. September 12, 2022. October 20, 2022. October 20, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221020003533/https://deadline.com/2022/09/alyssa-milano-virginia-madsen-more-join-give-me-an-a-anthology-film-1235115661/. live.
  9. Web site: Whittemore . Liz . October 5, 2022 . Fantastic Fest 2022 review: 'GIVE ME AN A' for autonomy, damnit. . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221020003534/https://reelnewsdaily.com/2022/10/05/fantastic-fest-2022-review-give-me-an-a-for-autonomy-damnit/ . October 20, 2022 . October 20, 2022.
  10. Web site: FilmQuest (2022) . 2024-04-02 . IMDb.
  11. Web site: Other Worlds Austin SciFi Film Festival (2022) . 2024-04-02 . IMDb.
  12. Web site: Brooklyn Horror Film Festival (2022) . 2024-04-02 . IMDb.
  13. Web site: Renegade Film Festival (2023) . 2024-04-02 . IMDb.