Director Dito Montiel on his star-studded family crime comedy – Toronto Studio

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Section: Special presentations (world premiere)
Director: Ditto Montiel
Logline: Former criminal Vince (Ed Harris) has his life turned upside down when his estranged son unexpectedly shows up with his pregnant girlfriend and Vince's ex-wife (Jennifer Coolidge) in tow.
Distributor: Roadside attractions (USA)
Panelists: Director – Dito Montiel; Actors – Jennifer Coolidge, Ed Harris, Gabrielle Union, Miles J. Harvey, Emanuela Postacchini, Bill Murray
Important quotes: “It's about a crazy family that does a lot of crazy things. I guess it's about weird people. It was written as a play by John Pollono, and I remember reading it and thinking, oh wow. It made me think of Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf? with a family full of Virginia Woolfs.” – Dito Montiel
Sales Representative: Unique entertainment

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