Jefftowne
| Jefftowne | |
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| Directed by | Daniel Kraus |
| Cinematography | Daniel Kraus |
| Edited by | Daniel Kraus |
| Distributed by | Troma Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 59 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Jefftowne is a 1997 American documentary film shot, directed and edited by Daniel Kraus, and distributed by Troma Entertainment.[1] It chronicles the life of Jeff Towne, a 40-year-old Iowa City resident who has Down syndrome, obesity, alcoholism, and circulation problems. The film opened at the Bijou Theater in Iowa City on September 8, 1997,[2] and later screened at the Chicago Underground Film Festival in 1998.[3][4][5]
Production
[edit]Kraus began shooting footage for Jefftowne in 1996.[2]
Towne died May 4, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics at age 59.[6]
Reception
[edit]Reception at the time of release is reported to have been mixed.[2] A review of the DVD version for Horror Society, however, stated that the film was not a typical Troma production but added, "Fans of unusual cinema and strange documentaries need to check this one out. "[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Guide to the Daniel Kraus Papers, 1987-2016, SC.2020.01". digital.library.pitt.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
- ^ a b c Ulstad, Larissa E. (September 11, 1997). "UI student's film draws mixed reviews". p. 2A. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Pride, Ray (1998). "Festival Roundup | Chicago Underground Film Festival". Filmmaker. ISSN 1063-8954.
- ^ Koziarski, Ed M. (2010-05-13). "Three Works About Work". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
- ^ "Filmmaker Bios". www.theclosershegets.com. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
- ^ "Jeffrey Towne Obituary (2018) - Iowa City, IA - the Iowa City Press-Citizen". Legacy.com.
- ^ "Tromatic Thursday – Jefftowne (Review)". Horror Society. 2018-03-22. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
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