God Said Ha!
| God Said Ha! | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Julia Sweeney |
| Produced by | Quentin Tarantino |
| Written by | Julia Sweeney |
| Starring |
Julia Sweeney Quentin Tarantino |
| Music by | Anthony Marinelli |
| Cinematography | John Hora |
| Edited by | Fabienne Rawley |
| Distributed by | Miramax Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
God Said Ha! is a 1998 film that was written and directed by Julia Sweeney, who was also the movie's star. It had its world premiere on 14 March 1998 at the South by Southwest Film Festival and focuses on Sweeney's recollections of when her brother was diagnosed with cancer.
Synopsis
The film is a monologue based on Sweeney's one woman stage show of the same name where Sweeney discusses her memories of her brother Michael getting diagnosed with lymphoma and her own personal experiences when she discovered that she also had cancer.[1]
Cast
- Julia Sweeney as Herself
- Quentin Tarantino as Himself
Reception
Critical reception for God Said Ha! has been predominantly positive and the film currently holds a rating of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes (based on 22 reviews), with the consensus "God Said, Ha! plumbs poignant depths, but Julia Sweeney's sharp, graceful wit makes this one-woman monologue a wise, big-hearted burst of uplifting -- and perhaps therapeutic -- entertainment."[2]
Awards
- Golden Space Needle for Best Film at the Seattle International Film Festival (1998, won)[3]
- Audience Award at the New York Comedy Festival (1998, won)[4]
References
- ↑ "Episode 9: Julia Sweeney". This American Life. Retrieved September 2, 2011.
- ↑ "GOD SAID, HA! (1998)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
- ↑ Lefkowitz, David; Simonson, Robert. "Julia Sweeney's Celluloid God Said `Ha!' to Screen at NY Film Fest Oct. 25". Playbill. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
- ↑ "What's On TV Sunday". NY Times. Retrieved 5 December 2014.