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The God Committee
''The God Committee'' is a 2021 American drama film, adapted and directed by Austin Stark, based on the play of the same name by Mark St. Germain. It stars Kelsey Grammer, Julia Stiles, Janeane Garofalo, Dan Hedaya, and Colman Domingo. The film focuses on organ transplant systems and the impact they have on the people involved. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 20, 2021. It was released on July 2, 2021, by Vertical Entertainment. Plot An organ transplant committee has one hour to decide which of three patients deserves a life-saving heart. Seven years later, the committee members struggle with the consequences of that fateful decision. Cast * Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Andre Boxer * Julia Stiles as Dr. Jordan Taylor * Colman Domingo as Father Dunbar * Janeane Garofalo as Dr. Valerie Gilroy * Dan Hedaya as Emmett Granger *Peter Kim as Dr. Allen Lau *Patricia R. Floyd as Nurse Wilkes Production In March 2019, it was announced Kelsey Grammer, Julia Sti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austin Stark
Austin Stark (born May 31, 1979) is an American film director, writer, and producer best known for films highlighting social issues, from mental illness in Infinitely Polar Bear to his latest medical drama The God Committee. Stark made his writing and directorial debut with '' The Runner'' (2015), a political drama that follows a Louisiana congressman in the aftermath of the 2010 BP Oil Spill. The movie stars Nicolas Cage, Sarah Paulson, Connie Nielsen, and Peter Fonda. It was released in theaters nationwide on August 7, 2015 by Alchemy. His film, Infinitely Polar Bear was nominated for the 73rd Golden Globe Awards under the category Best Actor - comedy. Stark's most recent film is The God Committee, a medical thriller touching upon the subject of organ transplant. The film both written and directed by him premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival and was released theatrically by Vertical Entertainment in July 2021. Austin is one of the founding partners of Paper Street F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |