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"Inspired by a true story"

2017 1h 27m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 171★5.2IMDB · 1,873

DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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When a change of circumstances leaves Miriam unable to pay her college tuition, she makes a surprising decision: to start performing in adult films, using the pseudonym Belle Knox. Miriam lies to her family and her friends at school, keeping her double life a secret. But soon rumours spread and Miriam becomes the subject of vicious online attacks and unwanted attention. Miriam fights back: she talks to the media, saying her new line of work empowers her as a feminist. But her confident stand has unintended consequences. Miriam is shunned by her conservative family and her colleagues in the adult film world. One impulsive decision has quickly spiralled out of control - and Miriam's problems are just beginning.

“Inspired by a true story”

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Cast

Haley Pullos
Miriam Weeks
Sasha Clements
Jolie
Judd Nelson
Don
Alyson Bath
Dora
Jacky Lai
Amy
Jessica Lu
Amanda
Rachelle Gillis
Jen
Sarah Porchetta
Roxy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Vanessa Parise
Writers: Anne-Marie Hess
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, Netherlands, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Canada, Netherlands, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Vanessa Parise, shot by Bruce Worrall. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Justin R. Durban. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Rob Grant shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Haley Pullos and Sasha Clements and Judd Nelson carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Inspired by a true story".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Vanessa Parise directs. Bruce Worrall behind the camera. Justin R. Durban scores. Rob Grant cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, Netherlands, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 9 years ago.
3International production across 3 countries: Canada, Netherlands, United States of America.
4Directed by Vanessa Parise, shot by Bruce Worrall. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Justin R. Durban. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Rob Grant shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Haley Pullos and Sasha Clements and Judd Nelson carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Inspired by a true story".
9IMDB entry: tt6237208 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.