Idyllic Suburbia. Mom 'n' Apple Pie. Or not. This outrageous comedy turns suburban America on its head. Mad cow disease, Corporate Greed, Mob Mentality, the Cult of Motherhood, propaganda, discrimination, and dangerous kitchen utensils all find a home in this wild social satire.
Writing
Sharpest satire of motherhood cults since Stepford Wives.
Production
Propaganda aesthetics that would make Goebbels blush.
Acting
Frances Bay's grandma steals every scene she's in.
Director
Susan Emshwiller
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Susan Emshwiller is the daughter of Oscar-winning cinematographer Haskell Wexler, and this was her directorial debut after years in art department.
The film directly satirizes the 2003 US mad cow scare and post-9/11 homeland security propaganda aesthetics.
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