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Release Year2012
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes1
DirectorStephen Mouton
WritersStephen Mouton
TypeFeature Film
Rating1.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsFat City, New Orleans
About Fat City, New Orleans
High School Teenagers in 1979 suburb of New Orleans (Fat City) go to nightclubs and discos when the drinking age was just 18 years old and not really enforced. Elvis Costello, The Knack and KC & The Sunshine Band have featured music in this independent film. Its Paul's Senior year and Ashley wants to be his girlfriend, but the cops and a roving eye keeps Paul chasing cheerleaders and young models in his Babylon Modeling class. Tara, Paul's ex-girlfriend causes problems while his pot dealer's girlfriend has other things in mind.
Directed by Stephen Mouton, Fat City, New Orleans leans on a strong ensemble — Josiah Lipscomb, Sean Carlin, Maggie Talbot-Minkin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2012.
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