Personal Velocity (2002)
Personal Velocity: Three Portraits (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 26min
- Drama, Romance
- 20 Dec 2002 (USA)
- Movie
Three women's escapes from their afflicted lives. Each struggles to flee from the men who confine their personal freedom.
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Awards:
- 6 wins & 5 nominations.
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| Kyra Sedgwick | ... |
Delia Shunt
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| Parker Posey | ... |
Greta Herskowitz
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| Fairuza Balk | ... |
Paula
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| John Ventimiglia | ... |
Narrator (voice)
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| Ron Leibman | ... |
Avram Herskowitz
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| Wallace Shawn | ... |
Mr. Gelb
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| David Warshofsky | ... |
Kurt Wurtzle
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| Leo Fitzpatrick | ... |
Mylert
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| Tim Guinee | ... |
Lee
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| Patti D'Arbanville | ... |
Celia
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| Ben Shenkman | ... |
Max
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| Joel de la Fuente | ... |
Thavi Matola
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| Marceline Hugot | ... |
Pam
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| Brian Tarantina | ... |
Pete Shunt
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| Seth Gilliam | ... |
Vincent
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| Josh Philip Weinstein | ... |
Oscar
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| Lou Taylor Pucci | ... |
Kevin
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| Mara Hobel | ... |
Fay
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| David Patrick Kelly | ... |
Peter
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Nick Cubbler | ... |
John Wurtzle
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Sarah Morf | ... |
Claire Wurtzle
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Laura Finelli | ... |
Young Delia
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| Dean Strange | ... |
The Tall Man
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Michi Barall | ... |
Felicia Wong
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| Tim Hopper | ... |
Mr. Brown
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| Maria Elena Ramirez | ... |
News Reporter
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| Christopher Fitzgerald | ... |
Greg
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| Susan Blommaert | ... |
Mrs. Toron
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Angela Trento | ... |
Lola Sanduli
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Danielle Tagger | ... |
Marla
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| Peter Galman | ... |
Man in His 50's
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| Tony Osso | ... |
Waiter
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Monica Paszkiewicz | ... |
Mimi
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| Quentin Mare | ... |
Darius
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Brian Bell | ... |
Playwright
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Kaluska Poventud | ... |
Maroushka
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Francis Akins | ... |
Jesse
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Bill Burns | ... |
Court Steps Reporter
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Jennifer Lent | ... |
Young Fay
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Lynne Anne Hart | ... |
Mylert's Mother
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Eileen Stancage | ... |
Old Woman
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Corinne Brownsell | ... |
Dunkin Donuts Cashier
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Eleanor Niel | ... |
Girl on Swing
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Stephi Licciardi | ... |
Girl on Swing
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Samantha Steiner | ... |
Girl on Swing
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| Silawn Lewis | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Rebecca Miller | ||
Written by
| Rebecca Miller | ... | (book "Personal Velocity") |
| Rebecca Miller | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Alexis Alexanian | ... | producer |
| Brian Bell | ... | line producer |
| Jenny Schweitzer Bell | ... | line producer (as Jenny Schweitzer) |
| Caroline Kaplan | ... | executive producer |
| Jonathan Sehring | ... | executive producer |
| John Sloss | ... | executive producer |
| Lemore Syvan | ... | producer |
| Gary Winick | ... | producer |
Music by
| Michael Rohatyn | ||
Cinematography by
| Ellen Kuras | ||
Editing by
| Sabine Hoffman | ||
Editorial Department
| Seth Anderson | ... | first assistant editor |
| Rachel Biles | ... | second assistant editor |
| Aaron Dorn | ... | film transfer supervisor |
| Joe Gawler | ... | colorist |
| Mattia Romeo | ... | first assistant editor |
| Jay Tilin | ... | online editor |
| Michael Yablon | ... | apprentice editor |
| Kenny Becker | ... | color timer (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Cindy Tolan | ||
Production Design by
| Judy Becker | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ana Katharina Drechsler | ... | (as Maus Drechsler) |
| Maus Drechsler | ||
| Heather Loeffler | ||
| Ana Katharina Drechsler | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Marie Abma | ||
Makeup Department
| Paul J. Mason | ... | special makeup effects artist (as Paul Mason) |
| Sanna Riley | ... | hair designer (as Sanna Reilly) / makeup designer (as Sanna Reilly) |
| Lisa Todd | ... | makeup and hair assistant |
Production Management
| Jake Abraham | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Gwen Bialic | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Dan Brillman | ... | second assistant director |
| Carrie Fix | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Jill Alexander | ... | property master |
| Andrew Cesana | ... | prop intern (as Andrew Cesann) |
| Alexis Harvey | ... | art intern |
| Jeevan Kalanithi | ... | art intern |
| Nora Killoran | ... | property assistant |
| Yolanda Manns | ... | art intern |
| Dylan Moellendorf | ... | key art intern |
| Laura Morton | ... | art intern |
| Roger Owoc | ... | prop intern |
| Alex Reiter | ... | prop intern |
| Melissa Rubin | ... | art intern |
| Eric Siegelstein | ... | art intern (as Eric Seigelstein) |
| Andy Smith | ... | art intern |
| Carl Paolino | ... | art department (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Ryan Collison | ... | foley recordist |
| Robert Fernandez | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Chris Fondulas | ... | boom operator |
| Mariusz Glabinski | ... | post production sound editor |
| Marlena Grzaslewicz | ... | post production sound editor |
| Ken Hunold | ... | dolby sound consultant |
| Bobby Johanson | ... | adr engineer |
| Barry London | ... | production sound mixer |
| Ira Spiegel | ... | post production sound editor |
| Brian Vancho | ... | foley walker |
| Giles Khan | ... | sound mixer (uncredited) |
| Bruce Kitzmeyer | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Greg Robertson | ... | assistant location sound (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Benjamin Murray | ... | flame operator |
Stunts
| Douglas Crosby | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Monica Mercedes | ... | stunt double |
| Monica Mercedes Perez-Jimenez | ... | stunt double: Kyra Sedgwick (as Monica Mercedes Pérez Jiménez) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Hashim Al-Mashat | ... | third electric (as Hash Almashat) |
| Kerwin DeVonish | ... | first assistant camera (as Kerwin Devonish) |
| Paul Kaye | ... | best boy electric |
| Alison Kelly | ... | first assistant camera |
| Chris Lally | ... | key grip |
| Inge Morath | ... | still photographer |
| John C. Nadeau | ... | gaffer (as John Nadeau) |
| Toshiaki Ozawa | ... | additional camera operator / additional cinematography (as Toshi Ozawa) |
| Pascal Perich | ... | still photographer |
| Martina Radwan | ... | camera operator |
| Nico Ruderman | ... | grip/electric intern |
| Craig Striano | ... | additional grip |
| Ian Vollmer | ... | director of photography: behind the scenes (as Ian D. Vollmer) |
| Jeff Wechsler | ... | grip |
| Erin Wile | ... | still photographer |
| Sune Woods | ... | camera intern |
| Stuart Kaufman | ... | additional electrician (uncredited) |
| Scott Maher | ... | additional electrician (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Asiel Kneeland | ... | assistant costume |
| Sherri Kohl Owles | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Allison Wightman | ... | assistant costume |
Location Management
| Hector Ceballos | ... | location assistant |
| Kristen Dubberstein | ... | location assistant |
| David Mcgauley | ... | assistant location manager |
| Elias Jeremiah Moor | ... | assistant location manager |
| Tony Osso | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Linda Cohen | ... | music supervisor |
| John M. Davis | ... | music editor (as John Davis) |
| Alex Steyermark | ... | executive music producer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Wendy L. York | ... | script supervisor (as Wendy York) |
Additional Crew
| Paul Brennan | ... | production legal services |
| Aaron Brookner | ... | set production assistant |
| Brent Cox | ... | production legal services |
| Aram David | ... | office production assistant |
| Debbie Dedomenico | ... | caterer |
| Lisa Eisenhardt | ... | set production assistant |
| Jennifer Gaylord | ... | production legal services |
| Farrah Hersh | ... | assistant: Lemore Syvan |
| Jamie E. Hull | ... | key set production assistant (as Jamie Hull) |
| Stephen Long | ... | set production assistant |
| Melissa Marr | ... | production operations: Blue Magic Pictures |
| Susan Mieras | ... | assistant: Kyra Sedgwick |
| Angelique Pesce | ... | production coordinator (as Angelique A. Pesce) |
| Justin Ritson | ... | set production assistant |
| Avigail Schotz | ... | assistant: Rebecca Miller (as Avigail Glazer-Schotz) |
| Dennis Solaris | ... | set production assistant |
| Susan Stessin-Cohn | ... | tutor |
| Mandy Tagger | ... | production associate: InDigEnt |
| Jesse Toledano | ... | production assistant: second unit |
| Hope Walter | ... | set production assistant |
| Scott Challgren | ... | legal assistant (uncredited) |
| Erin Heidenreich | ... | sales agent (uncredited) |
| Angelique Pesce | ... | production staff: 2nd Unit Producer (uncredited) / production staff: Legal Assistant (uncredited) |
| Melissa Rubin | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Deb Szczepkowski | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Vanessa Tolino | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cinemien (2004) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Compañía General de la Imagen (CGI) (2004) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Gateno Films (2004) (Peru) (theatrical)
- Palace Films (Australia) (theatrical)
- United Artists (2002) (United States) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Communications (World-wide) (except for English-speaking countries) (Latin America and Italy)
- Gativideo (2005) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2005) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Homescreen (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (Canada) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corporation (MGM)
- Mikado Film
- The Criterion Channel (2019) (United States) (tv) (digital)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- KO Creative (package design and layout)
- Locarno International Film Festival (festival)
- Post Logic Studios (digital intermediate)
- Sundance Film Festival (festival)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A tale of three women who have reached a turning point in their lives. Delia is a spirited, working-class woman from a small town in New York who leaves her abusive husband and sets out on a journey to reclaim the power she has lost. Greta is a sharp, spunky editor who is rotten with ambition. To spite the hated infidel ways of her father, she has settled into a complacent relationship and is struggling (not too hard) with issues of fidelity to her kind but unexciting husband. Finally Paula, who ran away from home and got pregnant, is now in a relationship she doesn't want. She's a troubled young woman who takes off on a journey with a hitchhiker after a strange, fateful encounter on a New York street. Written by Sujit R. Varma |
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Box Office
| Budget | $125,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $29,943, 24 Nov 2002 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Maria Elena Ramirez's debut. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Personal Velocity: Creating 'Personal Velocity' (2003). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | To my mother See more » |
| Quotes |
Greta Herskowitz:
How could he still love me? If he does, it's because he doesn't know me. I'm rotten with ambition, a lusty little troll, the kind of demon you'd find at the bottom floor of hell pulling fingernails off the loansharks. See more » |