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Strangers with Candy (2005) -- A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year-old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over.
Strangers with Candy (2005) -- Mr. Jellineck asks Jerri to make sacrifices for freedom while the swing in hammocks.
Strangers with Candy (2005) -- A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year-old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over.
Strangers with Candy (2005) -- A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year-old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over.
Strangers with Candy (2005) -- A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year-old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over.

Overview

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Director:
Paul Dinello
Writers (WGA):
Stephen Colbert (series Strangers with Candy) &
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Release Date:
28 July 2006 (Sweden) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
Going to high school for the first time is always scary... Especially the second time around. more
Plot:
A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year-old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over. | add synopsis
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A boozer, a user, and no loser more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Amy Sedaris ... Jerri Blank
Paul Sedaris ... Bus Driver
Chandra Wilson ... Inmate

Kristy Thomas ... Inmate

Dee Finley ... Inmate (as Dee Finely)
Deborah Rush ... Sara Blank

Ian Holm ... Dr. Putney

Dan Hedaya ... Guy Blank

Joseph Cross ... Derrick Blank
Elisabeth Harnois ... Monica

Alexis Dziena ... Melissa
Ivette Diaz Dumeng ... Melanie
Carlo Alban ... Megawatti
Greg Hollimon ... Principal Blackman (as Gregory Holliman)
Hechter Ubarry ... Nico
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for sexual content, language and some drug material.
Runtime:
USA:97 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

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Trivia:
The pinup model in Jerri's locker is Amy Sedaris. Sedaris also played the cocktail waitress in the "Teacher's Lounge" scene. more
Quotes:
Sara Blank: I know what a rusty trombone is; I used to be a stewardess. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in "The Colbert Report: (2006-07-10)" (2006) more
Soundtrack:
Pink Deville more

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17 out of 30 people found the following comment useful:-
A boozer, a user, and no loser, 17 June 2006
10/10
Author: (richardjsnyder) from United States

If you are a fan of the series, then you will love this "interim" film.

The film covers the events that lead up to the television series, from Geri's parole, reunion with stepmom and dad, and heading back to high school. All of the regular characters are back (except Orlando, who would have been a good addition and better character than the new token non-white character). There are some great lines ("I'm not pushing you away, I'm just drawing me into myself") and fine interactions between Sedaris, Colbert, and Dinello.

This sold out at the Seattle International Film Festival (with a nice appearance from Dinello), and the audience was rolling the entire time. Great work and a must-see for any Geri Blank/Amy Sedaris fan.

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