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Tom in America

  • 20142014
  • 17m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Tom in America (2014)
ShortDramaFantasy
For 50 years, Michael and Betty have been united by one guiding principle: no secrets. But when a provocative Tom of Finland doll triggers Michael's long-buried desires, Betty discovers that... Read allFor 50 years, Michael and Betty have been united by one guiding principle: no secrets. But when a provocative Tom of Finland doll triggers Michael's long-buried desires, Betty discovers that secrets have been part of their life all along.For 50 years, Michael and Betty have been united by one guiding principle: no secrets. But when a provocative Tom of Finland doll triggers Michael's long-buried desires, Betty discovers that secrets have been part of their life all along.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
312
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    • Flavio Alves
    • Flavio Alves(co-writer)
    • Scott Alexander Hess(co-writer)
    • Jeffrey Solomon(co-writer)
  • Stars
    • Burt Young
    • Sally Kirkland
    • Jacques Mitchell
    • Flavio Alves
    • Flavio Alves(co-writer)
    • Scott Alexander Hess(co-writer)
    • Jeffrey Solomon(co-writer)
  • Stars
    • Burt Young
    • Sally Kirkland
    • Jacques Mitchell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 4User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Roy Wol and Flavio Alves at event of Tom in America (2015)
    Flavio Alves at event of 39th Cleveland International Film Festival (2015)
    Flavio Alves and Roy Gokay Wol at event of 39th Cleveland International Film Festival (2015)
    Alex Kruz at event for the screening of Tom in America at the 13th Garden State Film Festival (2015).
    Burt Young and Jacques Mitchell at the NYC premiere of Tom in America at the Cantor Film Center (2014).
    Roy Wol at the NYC premiere of Tom in America at the Cantor Film Center (2014).
    Wendy Callard-Booz at the NYC premiere of Tom in America at the Cantor Film Center (2014).
    Burt Young and Alex Kruz at the NYC premiere of Tom in America at the Cantor Film Center.
    Dawn Young at the NYC premiere of Tom in America at the Cantor Film Center.
    Burt Young in Tom in America (2014)
    Director Flavio Alves at the NYC premiere of Tom in America at the Cantor Film Center.
    Q&A with Cast and Director of Tom in America at the NYC premiere at the Cantor Film Center.

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    Burt Young
    Burt Young
    • Michael
    Sally Kirkland
    Sally Kirkland
    • Betty
    Jacques Mitchell
    Jacques Mitchell
    • Tom
    Alex Kruz
    Alex Kruz
    • Gus
    Dawn Young
    Dawn Young
    • Michele
    Denise Hungerford
    Denise Hungerford
    • Suzanne
    Michael J. Cannon
    • Chuck
    Edward Sass III
    • Young Michael
    Erika Woods
    Erika Woods
    • Weather Woman
    Steve Brustien
    Steve Brustien
    • Doctor Hesse
    Wendy Callard-Booz
    Wendy Callard-Booz
    • Old Woman
    Frank Amoruso
    • as Frank Amoruso
    Laurie Folkes
    • as Laurie Folkes
    Scott Schafer
    Scott Schafer
    • Small Man
    Mitch Giannunzio
    • Big Man
    Aan Steele
    Aan Steele
    • Dinner Guest
    Mireille Bourjolly
    • Dinner Guest
    Maria Camilo
    • Flea market goer
      • Flavio Alves
      • Flavio Alves(co-writer)
      • Scott Alexander Hess(co-writer)
      • Jeffrey Solomon(co-writer)
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    • Trivia
      Much of Tom in America was filmed on Long Beach, NY. Just one week before Super Storm Sandy swept in. The entire city was so severely devastated it was declared a disaster area. Thousand's of people's homes were destroyed, the boardwalk was ripped apart and the beach ravaged.
    • Quotes

      Betty: You know my mom didn't want me to marry you.

      Michael: You're telling me this now?

      Betty: She said, "He wants to take you to New Jersey for a honeymoon?" She said you should have taken me to Paris or Rome.

      Michael: Yeah, with all the millions I had.

      Betty: She said it showed you didn't have any passion for me.

      [He kisses her]

      Betty: What was that for?

      Michael: Your mother is a filthy liar.

    • Soundtracks
      November Tide
      Written and Performed by Jack Woodbridge

      Courtesy of Woodbridge Music

    User reviews4

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    9/10
    A smart touching original film
    The existing aging generation faces a number of problems common to all-- failing health, reduced stamina, aches and pains and other illnesses of the flesh. But director Flavio Alves sensitively offers up for us to consider a problem many of this group now confront or, alternatively, refuse to acknowledge, in these changed times. The winds of change blow mightily around them but, surely, do not breathe upon them, yet do not leave them unscathed in their advanced age.

    Do they finally attempt to resolve long suppressed questions as to their own sexuality by confronting in some manner the doubts that they have harbored and which have hounded them for years? Or do they not make waves and continue on as in the past?

    Tom in America recognizes that the decision will affect more than one life and quite probably more than one generation.

    Burt Young and Sally Kirkland, in an unexpected manner arising from a heretofore routine activity,are forced to face facts and a situation which probably will seem not quite so earth shattering to younger generations.

    Michael, in a touching portrayal by Burt Young, reveals the agony of the recognition of a part of himself hidden for uncounted years even from himself.

    Betty, powerfully portrayed by Sally Kirkland, is his wife of 50 years, confronting the chain of events which is to upset and possibly destroy their marriage.

    There is but a brief time available in this short drama to present the background to this relationship, the appearances to the outside world of this seemingly happy and successful union and the agonies of the decisions to be made.

    But Tom in America successfully hurdles these challenges while offering to the audience the opportunity to decide for itself what the future holds for these decent and average-Joe people.

    From a technical aspect, the viewer cannot ask for more. In addition, to genuine and heart-felt scripting, brought to life by superlative performances by all, the cinematography, musical score and editing amply compliment the directorial talents of Mr. Alves. This is the type of short film that you will discuss and analyze with your fellow theater- goers as you leave.
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      • June 17, 2014 (United States)
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      • United States
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      • Long Beach, Long Island, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Autonomous Pictures
      • Queens Pictures
      • Wolf Circle Productions
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