Whip It!

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  • Whip It!, a comedy-drama 2009 film, revolves around the story of Bliss (Ellen Page), a teenager living in a small town Texas. Rebelling against joining her peers as a beauty pageant contestant, Bliss joins a female roller derby team. she finds acceptance and her true self. Whip It! is the feature film directorial debut by Drew Barrymore.Official Site: Whip It!
  • Fast Facts

    1. Release Date: October 2, 2009
    2. Director: Drew BarrymoreOfficial Site: Whip It!
    3. Screenwriter: Maggie Mayhem aka Shauna Cross
    4. Producer: Barry Mendel
    5. Executive Producers: Drew Barrymore, Nancy Juvonen, Nathan Kahane, Peter Douglas, Kirsten "Kiwi" SmithInquirer: Drew Has New Love (February 15, 2009)
    6. Distributor: Mandate Pictures, Flower Films
    7. Casting Director: Justine Baddeley, Kim Davis
    8. Genre: Comedy-drama
    9. Based on Shauna Cross' novel, Derby Girl
    10. Movie Budget: $10 million
  • Quotes

    • While promoting, He's Just Not That Into You, Drew Barrymore was excited to discuss her feature film directorial debut. In addition to directing, Barrymore also appears in the film and raved about her co-stars saying, "Ellen Page is one of the brightest, most intelligent, intuitive and important actresses. She reminds me of Jodie Foster. The elegance, class and energy she exudes is very unusual. I also have Kristen Wiig in the film. She is super funny in the film but she also shows a dramatic side."Inquirer: Drew Has New Love (February 15, 2009)

  • Cast Information

    1. Ellen Page as Bliss Cavendar
    2. Drew Barrymore as Smashley Simpson
    3. Marcia Gay Harden
    4. Kristen Wiig as Malice in Wonderland
    5. Juliette Lewis as Dinah Might
    6. Alia Shawkat as Pash
    7. Zoe Bell as Bloody Holly
    8. Jimmy Fallon as MC
    9. Eve as Rosa Sparks
    10. Sydney Bennett as Kami Kaze

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