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The Event is a 2003 drama film directed by Thom Fitzgerald. It tells the story of Matt Shapiro (Don McKellar) who has died in Manhattan, resulting in an aborted 9-1-1 call. Attorney Nick DeVivo (Parker Posey) interviews Matt's friends and family to piece together a portrait of Matt's life and finally his death.
The ultra-low-budget film stars an ensemble of respected actors including Olympia Dukakis, Brent Carver, Sarah Polley, Dick Latessa, Joanna P. Adler, Jane Leeves, Rejean Cournoyer, Joan Orenstein, McKellar and Posey. It was written by Steven Hillyer, Tim Marback with director Fitzgerald, and produced by Bryan Hofbauer, Vicki McCarty (exec), Robert Flutie (exec).
The Event premiered at the Sundance Film Festival where it received three standing ovations. It was distributed by ThinkFilm in the USA.
Original Release
10/03/2003
US Release
10/03/2003
Cast
Name | Character |
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Joanna Adler | Gaby / Gaby Shapiro-Schnell |
Chris Barry | Third Little Maid |
Walter Borden | Fred |
Ray Brimicombe | Desk Sergeant |
Laura Cahoot | Bride |
Brent Carver | Brian / Brian Knight |
Linda Carvery | Doctor |
Rejean Cournoyer | Rory / Rory Metzler |
Lucy Decoutere | Jody |
Richard Donat | Undertaker |
Directors
Writers
Thom Fitzgerald, Steven Hillyer, Tim Marback
Cast
Name | Character |
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Joanna Adler | Gaby / Gaby Shapiro-Schnell |
Chris Barry | Third Little Maid |
Walter Borden | Fred |
Ray Brimicombe | Desk Sergeant |
Laura Cahoot | Bride |
Brent Carver | Brian / Brian Knight |
Linda Carvery | Doctor |
Rejean Cournoyer | Rory / Rory Metzler |
Lucy Decoutere | Jody |
Richard Donat | Undertaker |
Chase Duffy | Assistant District Attorney |
Olympia Dukakis | Lila / Lila Shapiro |
Tim Dunn | Ping Pong Player |
Travis Ferris | NYPD Officer |
Robert Fucito | China Bob |
Ian Gilmore | Second Little Maid |
Glen Michael Grant | Andy Campbell |
Celeste Jankowski | String Quartet Member No.1 |
Dick Latessa | Uncle Leo |
Jane Leeves | Mona / Mona Rothchild |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Steven Hillyer | Executive Producer |
Tim Marback | Executive Producer |
Robert A. Flutie | Executive Producer |
Vicki McCarty | Executive Producer |
Jeff Sackman | Executive Producer |
Christopher Zimmer | Executive Producer |
Thom Fitzgerald | Producer |
Bryan Hofbauer | Producer |