Transatlantic Coffee (2012)

Two unlikely friends, a teenage stripper from London and a traumatized clown, try to help each other in an uncertain world.

Director:

Erik Peter Carlson

Writer:

Erik Peter Carlson

Stars:

Kevin Pinassi, Rae Olivier, Marcel Torres

7 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Kevin Pinassi	...	Alex
Rae Olivier	...	Mandie (as Rachel Marie Lewis)
Marcel Torres	...	Ronnie
Stephanie Domini	...	Alexa (as Stephanie Domini Ehlert)
Alix Paige	...	Jazz Singer
Amy Morse	...	Therapist
Toya Nash	...	Stephanie
Rich Graff	...	Angry Customer
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Leasen Beth Almquist	...	Mother
Grace Anne	...	Party Kid
AnnMarie Arcuri	...	Party Kid
Alexander Bach	...	Nightclub MC
Saswata Bandy	...	Store Owner
Paul Berini	...	Father
Jon Burland	...	Sleazy Guy in Nightclub

Storyline

Inspired by a true story, 'Transatlantic Coffee' is a tale of boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl ...only the boy is a 41 year old clown, the girl, a teenage stripper from London. Alex is battling bleak circumstances within his version of a hostile world. However, his outlook evolves with the emergence of the young, sharp and adventurous, Mandie. The oddball duo embrace each other for who they are, until Alex's secret trauma bubbles to the surface, leaving for a climax that should not be missed.

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Plot Keywords:

stripper | coffee | transatlantic | 911 | british accent | 

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Taglines:

He Lost his Color. A Teenage Stripper from London Found it.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Blog Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 January 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Café Transatlantique

Filming Locations:

Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Riding Hood Motion Pictures

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The main character was partially based on a real life man from writer/director Erik Peter Carlson's hometown. Carlson made a documentary of this individual in 1999, which followed a day in the life of a man who was recently released from a mental institution.

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Quotes

Alex: There's a hole in my heart and color is pouring out. I have forgotten who I am. I'm trying to find something real to hold on to.

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Soundtracks

Angel Eyes
Written by Earl K. Brent and Matt Dennis
Performed by Alix Paige
Courtesy of Music Sales Publishing Group

User Reviews

A classic tale of boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl....only the boy, is a 41 year old clown, the girl, a teenage stripper from London.

In this exploration of profound loneliness and loss, Erik Peter Carlson miraculously has made a life-affirming, even inspiring film. Seamless camera work, gorgeous art direction/cinematography and truly challenging scenes help to bring us deep into the mind of an eccentric man who chooses an eccentric way to heal from his extraordinary trauma. Carlson has made a movie that subtly captures the essence of what we all love about cinema...that singular carnival ride that transports us into someone else's life experience.

My name is Randy Becker and I run NexTV Entertainment. We get thousands of submissions each year from emerging artists trying to make a mark on the list of significant industry players that we bring to our panels. TRANSATLANTIC COFFEE stands out not just because of the cohesive and compelling aesthetic or the challenging and topical subject matter, but because, at its core, it tells us a great story...one well worth experiencing.

-Randy Becker NexTV Entertainment