John Leguizamo: Freak

John Leguizamo: Freak

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Release Date

10/10/1998

Runtime

90 mins

Genres

Overview

John Leguizamo's semi-falsified, one-man stand-up performance as...himself. This is his autobiographical story, about his life growing up, and his journey to try to be accepted by his father. We see this story through a bizarre myriad of characters and situations, which include the eccentric Uncle Sanny, the Fat Boy Called Bitch (John's little brother, Poochie), his mom, his evil grandmothers, and Lee Stratsberg, not to mention a brief appearance by Cantinflas as God.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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Homepage

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A kinetic, character-driven solo performance where Leguizamo shapeshifts through his wild family history and personal struggles with comedic invention and emotional honesty. It's autobiography filtered through vaudeville, hilarious and unexpectedly moving in the same breath.

Mood

PlayfulBittersweetAbsurdDefiant

Themes

FamilyIdentityComing of ageRedemption

Tone

Comedic

Pacing

Brisk

Look

Stylized genreHandheld

Structure

Framed flashback

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