| Don't Talk to Irene | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Pat Mills |
| Written by | Pat Mills |
| Produced by | Alyson Richards Mike MacMillan |
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| Cinematography | Paul Sarossy |
| Edited by | Tiffany Beaudin |
| Music by | Erica Procunier |
Production companies | Alyson Richards Productions Lithium Studios |
| Distributed by | Search Engine Films |
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Running time | 82 minutes[1] |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Don't Talk to Irene is a 2017 Canadian comedy film[2] written and directed by Pat Mills. It premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.[3]
The film centres on Irene (Michelle McLeod), an overweight and unpopular high school student who wishes to be a cheerleader. After being suspended from school, Irene is sent to a retirement home as punishment. She decides to indulge her passion for cheerleading by enrolling a group of senior citizens for a dance competition.[2] The film's cast also includes Bruce Gray, Anastasia Phillips, Scott Thompson, and Geena Davis.[2]
- ^ "Don't Talk to Irene". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
- ^ a b c Vlessing, Etan (June 23, 2016). "Geena Davis to Star in Indie Comedy 'Don't Talk to Irene'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
- ^ "'Alias Grace,' film starring Evan Rachel Wood headline TIFF's Canadian slate". News 1130, August 9, 2017. Retrieved January 24, 2023.