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Based on the true story, “Sallywood” centers on Zack (Tyler Steelman), a twenty something writer from Maine who leaves Maine to pursue a career in Hollywood. He is inspired by Sally Kirkland’s Oscar nominated performance in the movie Anna, and after a chance encounter she asks him to be his assistant!
During its festival run, “Sallywood” won over 38 awards. This week the feature has a one week theatrical engagement starting November 8 at the Laemmle Town Center 5. On November 7, a Q&A with filmmaker and cast is scheduled at the Laemmle Royal in Santa Monica.
One of the reasons why I’ll be checking the feature out is the stellar cast. Maria Conchita Alonso (“Moscow on the Hudson”), Keith Carradine (The Duellists), Kay Lenz (“House”), Jennifer Tilly (“Bound”), and late actors Lenny Von Dohlen (“Electric Dreams”) and Michael Lerner (“Barton Fink”) are part of the ensemble. The feature was written and directed by Xaque Gruber.
I’ll be requesting a “Sallywood” screener link and report back with a review. That said, if you are in the Los Angeles area, both Laemmle Theaters are great venues, and watching Kirkland be front and center should be a good thing! Let us know your thoughts on “Sallywood!”
