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Coming Out

Original title: Coming Out
Year: 1989
Running time: 63 min.
Country: United States
Director: Ted Reed
Cast: Documentary
Cinematography: John Baynard, Lowry Stewart, Ted Reed
Producer: Counterproductions Inc
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Coming Out recycles -- and rejuvenates -- the traditions of cinema verite’ filmmaking, selecting as its subject the rituals and romance surrounding a national debutantes’ ball in Washington, D.C. In proper verite’ tradition, the filmmakers follow one deb-to-be, Jill, part of a new generation of Washington’s finest, as she prepares for the event. Like many others, she sees beyond the social aspects of the ball to the valuable career and business connections that may result from it. The filmmakers also focus on a second figure, Miss Mary Stuart Montague Price, founder and chairman (sic) of the ball. Armed with several massive Rolodexes and a persuasive voice, Ms. Price organizes this complex annual event, arranging for dressmakers, florists and the cadet escorts who will present the thirty-five hand-picked debs to Washington society.

Awards: 1992: Sundance Film Festival: Nominated for Grand Jury Prize (Documentary)

1989: Sundance Film Festival: nominated to Grand Jury Prize - Documentary U.S..

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Coming Out

1989

Ted Reed