American Venus (2007)

4.4/10 81 min Drama

Overview

Jenna Lane is a young woman trying to escape family pressure to become an Olympic athlete and define her own individuality. Her mother is Celia, a deeply disturbed woman with addictions to emotional abuse and handguns. As she attempts to manipulate Jenna and feed her addictions, Celia grows increasingly irrational and ultimately spirals out of control.

Cast

Rebecca De Mornay

Celia

Jane McGregor

Jenna

Matt Craven

Bob

Nicholas Lea

Dougie

Ryan McDonald

Ty

Agam Darshi

Ki

Ben Immanuel

Cabbie

Colleen Rennison

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