A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of not only interviewing the filmmaker, Micheal Worth and his co-lead, English import Kacey Barnfield (I Spit in Your Grave 2), but also of viewing a media copy of the pre-screener to review.
Worth not only directs 'Seeking Dolly Parton' (SDP) but he also wrote, produced and starred in the the romantic, comedy, drama. Rounding out the trio of his leading cast is Russian-born American, Anya Monzikova (Days of Our Lives/Deal or No Deal).
The film centers on a lesbian couple wanting to have a baby and the ex-boyfriend who steps up to help to unexpected results for all.
Worth not only directs 'Seeking Dolly Parton' (SDP) but he also wrote, produced and starred in the the romantic, comedy, drama. Rounding out the trio of his leading cast is Russian-born American, Anya Monzikova (Days of Our Lives/Deal or No Deal).
The film centers on a lesbian couple wanting to have a baby and the ex-boyfriend who steps up to help to unexpected results for all.
Kacey Barnfield (l;Charlie) & Anya Monzikova (r;Cerina)
Its easy to see on reading the film's synopsis, that it gives the impression that its a typical hetero-male director's attempt to highlight their version of a lesbian couple seeking to get pregnant, by inserting the angle of using an ex-boyfriend as the donor.
It's at this point my eye-rolling began because usually films of this nature follow one and only one formula. The one getting pregnant usually rekindles her romantic feeling towards the ex and subsequently leaves their female partner for said male counterpart. The film of course will be supplemented with the appropriate amounts of lesbian-sex to satisfy its male audience.
However, this preconceived impression would be wrong. It should take you no more than 10 minutes of film before you would change your mind, just as I did.
It's at this point my eye-rolling began because usually films of this nature follow one and only one formula. The one getting pregnant usually rekindles her romantic feeling towards the ex and subsequently leaves their female partner for said male counterpart. The film of course will be supplemented with the appropriate amounts of lesbian-sex to satisfy its male audience.
However, this preconceived impression would be wrong. It should take you no more than 10 minutes of film before you would change your mind, just as I did.
Michael Worth (Josh)
The official synopsis of the film, does it no justice because essentially, (SDP) is a character driven piece about three adults thrown together by want, need and unfinished business.
Strong performances by all three leads is only complimented by Worth's thoughtful script, which allows each character to face their demons while forming unlikely friendships and settling unrealistic expectations.
Strong performances by all three leads is only complimented by Worth's thoughtful script, which allows each character to face their demons while forming unlikely friendships and settling unrealistic expectations.
The heart of the film remains Charlie (Barnfield) and Cerina's (Monzikova) desire to become parents but its sub-plot of each character's exploration of their past, present and future slowly gathers you into its folds. The beauty of SDP is in its subtle change in direction from a lighthearted romantic comedy with a few quirky outlining characters to a serious spiritually uplifting drama that attempts to show that sometimes if you open your heart unexpected possibilities may occur.
With the market now awash with so many films tackling our genre, selections can be made on quality and not quantity. I suggest you get Seeking Dolly Parton for its quality.
Seeking Dolly Parton will be available for viewing online as of Sept 25th.
Fans can watch the film for $3.99 for a 72 hour period at the following link: Vimeo.com/ondemand/seekingdollyparton.
Please listen and enjoy my interview with Micheal Worth (Josh) and Kacey Barnfield (Charlie).
With the market now awash with so many films tackling our genre, selections can be made on quality and not quantity. I suggest you get Seeking Dolly Parton for its quality.
Seeking Dolly Parton will be available for viewing online as of Sept 25th.
Fans can watch the film for $3.99 for a 72 hour period at the following link: Vimeo.com/ondemand/seekingdollyparton.
Please listen and enjoy my interview with Micheal Worth (Josh) and Kacey Barnfield (Charlie).
