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Good Bad Things

Directed by Shane D. Stanger
2024
USA
96 minutes
Unclassified 18+
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A young man with muscular dystrophy is tasked with creating a new dating app, so figures he better try one for himself – but unexpectedly gets a match. An audience-favourite and Slamdance winner set to charm.
Entrepreneur Danny (Danny Kurtzman, also co-writer) is feeling disillusioned with the world of online dating when he makes an unexpected connection with enigmatic photographer Madi (Jessica Parker Kennedy). Madi challenges him to step outside his comfort zone, taking Danny on a journey of self-acceptance and discovering the beauty of his unique body. Shane D. Stanger’s debut – an extraordinary story of love, friendship and family – won an Audience Award and Unstoppable Grand Jury Prize at Slamdance 2024.
When asked about the film, Danny suggests that the main character’s battle with self-doubt and his search for connection will resonate with many … A dating app allows him to put up a façade but leaves him fearful that he will ever find acceptance as he truly is. We all struggle. We all listen to the voices in our heads that tell us we are not enough. This film is for everyone
Danny Kurtzman, quoted in FSHD Society

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Sun 9 Jun
2pm
Dendy Newtown - Cinema 2
Assisted Listening
Audio Description
Open Captioned
Past Event Cancel
Thu 13 Jun
6pm
Dendy Newtown - Cinema 2
Assisted Listening
Audio Description
Open Captioned
Past Event Cancel
Program Strand
Screenability
Year
2024
Classification
Unclassified 18+
Country
USA
Language
In English
Director
Shane D. Stanger
Producer
Shane D. Stanger, Mel McGinnis, Manny Gonzalez, Danny Kurtzman, Kyle Brady, Sean Crampton
Cast
Danny Kurtzman, Brett Dier, Jessica Parker Kennedy
Screenwriter
Shane D. Stanger, Danny Kurtzman
Cinematographer
Nathan Haugaard
Premiere
Australian Premiere
Genre
Festival Award Winners, Disability
Company Credits
Festival Contact: Shane D. Stanger
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