Bad Parents is a 2012 comedy film written and directed by Caytha Jentis and starring Janeane Garofalo. The movie humorously showcases New Jersey soccer moms becoming obsessed with their children's role in the sport. The supporting cast features Christopher Titus and Cheri Oteri.[2]

Bad Parents
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Directed byCaytha Jentis
Written byCaytha Jentis
Based onIt's All About the Kids
by Caytha Jentis
Produced by
  • Dorothy Fucito
  • Caytha Jentis
Starring
CinematographyAnthony Savini
Edited byVerne Mattson
Music byJames Harrell
Production
company
Bad Parents
Distributed byGaiam Vivendi Entertainment
Release date
  • October 3, 2012 (2012-10-03) (MFF)[1]
Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cast

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Production

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The film was shot entirely in New Jersey[1] and used local Morris County talent.[3] Jentis based the film on her own experiences.[4]

Release

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Bad Parents premiered on October 3, 2012, at the Montclair Film Festival[1] and later played at Ridgewood, New Jersey, on February 23, 2014.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Orel, Gwen (October 11, 2012). "Montclair recognizes "Bad Parents"". North Jersey Media Group. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  2. ^ Herzog, Laura (January 23, 2013). "Ridgewood's Caytha Jentis to show her movie, 'Bad Parents'". North Jersey Media Group. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  3. ^ Yorio, Kara (September 30, 2012). "Dark comedy 'Bad Parents,' a satiric look at youth sports, hits close to home in North Jersey". North Jersey Media Group. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016.
  4. ^ Walker, Allison (October 19, 2012). "'Bad Parents' star Christopher Titus hangs out at Orlando Film Fest". News 13. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  5. ^ "'Bad Parents' Ridgewood filmmaker holds red carpet movie premiere". North Jersey Media Group. February 24, 2014. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.