Measured Sacrifice (2009)

In a dystopian future, a young pregnant woman struggles with peace vs. patriotism.

Director:

John Whitney

Writers:

Philip R. Garrett (story), John Whitney (screenplay),

Stars:

Amanda Howell, Jane Mowder, Kevin McClatchy

5 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Amanda Howell	...	Terry
Jane Mowder	...	Terry's Mother
Kevin McClatchy	...	Mr. Richardson
Richard Mason	...	Doctor
Daniel Alan Kiely	...	Terry's Boyfriend
David Carroll	...	The President
Kristina Kopf	...	Embryogenics Nurse
Jennifer Ann Hickey	...	Lab Tech
Chip Kocel	...	Eye Patch Guy
Renee Beall	...	Young Terry
Jon Osbeck	...	Terry's Father
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jack L. Cooper II	...	Embryogenics Pedestrian
Brian Elles	...	Endogentics Doctor
Jennifer Ntiri	...	Girl in Embryogenics waiting room

Storyline

A young woman named Terry lives in poverty in a future America embroiled in an unending "war on terror." She faces an unplanned pregnancy, and must decide whether or not to enter a highly controversial government program that provides financial security for women in her situation. Entering the program will meet her financial needs but will put her at odds with everyone in her life and perhaps herself. Her journey toward a decision leads to an encounter with her estranged mother and causes Terry to face up to her haunted past and her uncertain future.

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Plot Keywords:

future | eugenics | genetics | fictional war | science | 

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Taglines:

What would you do for your country?

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Genres:

Short | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Details

Official Sites:

MySpace

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 April 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Columbus, Ohio, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Arbor Ave. Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

18 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (Dolby 5.1)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Winner in the short film category at the inaugural Geauga Film Festival (2009): Director - John Whitney; Producer - Philip R. Garrett.

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Soundtracks

"This House is Dead"
Written and Performed by Gretchen King

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