American Woman

Based On the book by Susan Choi

American Woman is a 2019 drama film written and directed by Semi Chellas, in her feature directorial debut. It stars Hong Chau, Sarah Gadon, John Gallagher Jr., Lola Kirke, David Cubitt, Jordan Pettle, Richard Walters and Ellen Burstyn. Based on the 2003 novel of the same title by Susan Choi, the film is a fictional account of Wendy Yoshimura, the real-life woman who cared for heiress Patty Hearst after she was abducted. It had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 28, 2019, was released in Canada on June 30, 2020, by Elevation Pictures.

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Release date:

April 28, 2019

Director:

Semi Chellas

Cast:

Hong Chau, Ellen Burstyn, David Cubitt, Sarah Gadon, John Gallagher, Jr.

Genre:

Drama

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

2019 in adaptations