Alkali, Iowa
Originally released in 1995. Alkali, Iowa is a drama film. directed by Mark Christopher. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring J.D. Cerna, Mary Beth Hurt, and Edward Seamon
Synopsis
On his family's farm in rural Iowa, young Jack Gudmanson is wrestling with his sexual identity, not an easy thing to do in the macho world of the Midwest. But things become clearer for him when he discovers via a rusty old lunch box filled with gay magazines that his father, killed in Vietnam, led a double life down on the farm. But as liberating as the discovery is for Jack, it is painful for his grandfather and mother, who have tried for years to keep it a family secret. Now Jack must decide whether to share this new information with his younger sister or allow it to remain buried a while longer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1995
31 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Wildword Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alkali, Iowa about?
On his family's farm in rural Iowa, young Jack Gudmanson is wrestling with his sexual identity, not an easy thing to do in the macho world of the Midwest. But things become clearer for him when he ...
Who directed Alkali, Iowa?
Alkali, Iowa was directed by Mark Christopher.
How long is Alkali, Iowa?
Alkali, Iowa has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Alkali, Iowa released?
Alkali, Iowa was released on January 1, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alkali, Iowa?
The main cast of Alkali, Iowa includes J.D. Cerna, Mary Beth Hurt, Edward Seamon, Ellen Hamilton Latzen, Kent Broadhurst.