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Pretty Persuasion

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Pretty Persuasion is a 2005 black comedy / satirical film focusing on themes of sexual harassment and discrimination in schools, and attitudes about females in media and society. It was directed by Marcos Siega and written by Skander Halim, and stars Evan Rachel Wood, James Woods and Ron Livingston amongst others.

Pretty Persuasion
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Directed byMarcos Siega
Written bySkander Halim starring = Evan Rachel Wood
James Woods
Ron Livingston
Produced byTodd Dagres
Carl Levin
Marcos Siega
Matt Weaver
Music byGilad Benamram awards =
Distributed bySamuel Goldwyn Films
Roadside Attractions
Renaissance Films
Release dates
August 12, 2005
Running time
104 minutes
LanguageEnglish
Budget$2,500,000 US

The film has been compared to 1989's Heathers, 1999's Election and 2004's Mean Girls. Moreover, it "tosses a nod" to David Mamet's play and film Oleanna about sexual harassment by teachers.

The film was nominated for the 2005 Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Festival.

  • Tagline: Revenge knows no mercy.

Plot

Template:Spoiler Kimberly Joyce (Evan Rachel Wood) accuses her drama teacher (Ron Livingston) of sexual harassment when she is kicked out of a school play, and gets everyone - including her friends Brittany (Elisabeth Harnois) and Randa (Adi Schnall), her family and the media - involved in her seductive and manipulative ways.

Cast

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Jane Krakowski
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