16 to Life
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{{Infobox film
| name = 16 to Life
| image = 16_to_life_poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Film poster
| director = Becky Smith
| producer = Terry Trimpe
| writer = Becky Smith
| starring = {{Plainlist|
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| music = H. Scott Salinas
| cinematography = Quyen Tran
| editing = Eleanor Infante
| studio = Waterdog Films
| distributor = Waterdog Films
| released = {{Film date|2009|08|29|Landlocked Film Festival}}
| runtime = 90 minutes
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
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16 to Life is a 2009 American comedy film written and directed by Becky Smith. It stars Hallee Hirsh as Kate, a bookish teen about to turn 16 who plays match-maker for her friends. Shiloh Fernandez, Mandy Musgrave, Theresa Russell, Carson Kressley and Nicholas Downs also star.Premiere set for film shot in Iowa. Hoopla (Cedar Rapids Gazette) http://hooplanow.com/movies/2009/08/premiere-set-for-film-shot-in-iowa/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101117200733/http://hooplanow.com/movies/2009/08/premiere-set-for-film-shot-in-iowa/ |date=November 17, 2010 }} The film was originally titled Duck Farm No. 13, but the title was changed to appeal to younger audiences; it was filmed primarily in McGregor, Iowa and premiered August 29, 2009 at the Landlocked Film Festival.{{Cite web|url=http://gazetteonline.com/entertainment/2009/08/20/landlocked-festival-bringing-16-to-life-home-for-premiere|title=Landlocked Festival bringing '16 to Life' home for premiere|publisher=Cedar Rapids Gazette|accessdate=August 27, 2009| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20091003191001/http://gazetteonline.com/entertainment/2009/08/20/landlocked-festival-bringing-16-to-life-home-for-premiere|archivedate= October 3, 2009 }}Sellout Englert Crowd Cheers Iowa-Made '16 to Life', California Chronicle, August 31, 2009, http://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/yb/134747091 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101117030843/http://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/yb/134747091 |date=November 17, 2010 }}
Premise
An omniscient narrator begins the film only to have the main character, Kate, interrupt him to add her point of view. This introduction sets the scene as we watch Kate arrive at the riverside malt shoppe, Float-on-Inn. She arrives early to read a book about the cultural revolution in China. Not your typical 16-year-old.
Kate demonstrates her maturity and care by helping her co-workers navigate their dreams, horoscopes, and moral dilemmas. At the same time, she has her own moral dilemma to navigate. Today is Kate's birthday. She's 16 and never been kissed.
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.16tolifethemovie.org/}}
- {{IMDb title|1130087}}
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Category:2000s English-language films
Category:2000s teen comedy films
Category:American teen comedy films
Category:English-language teen comedy films
Category:Films scored by H. Scott Salinas
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