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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment

Film family tree: Momma's Man

Momma's Man
The parent trap ... Azazel Jacobs' Momma's Man Photograph: PR
Grey Gardens
If my film had a mother it would be ... Grey Gardens. 'Did the home make the people or the people make the home? I think you could ask the same for my film' Photograph: Kobal
Exterminating Angel
If my film had a father it would be ... Exterminating Angel. 'A part from Momma's Man was "inspired" (read: stolen) from this film' Photograph: Kobal
The Shining
If my film had a wicked stepmother it would be ... The Shining. 'Craziness sets in from being stuck in my film as well, but not this crazy' Photograph: Ronald Grant Archive
Ballast
If my film had a competitive sibling it would be ... Ballast. 'Every festival I go to I am either with or competing against Ballast. Good thing I love the film' Photograph: PR
Failure to Launch
If my film had an embarrassing uncle it would be ... Failure to Launch. 'A thirtysomething slacker suspects his parents of setting him up with his dream girl so he'll finally vacate their home. What more needs to be said?' Photograph: PR
The Talent Given Us
If my film had a third cousin by marriage it would be ... The Talent Given Us. 'Another director who used his parents as his actors. This film gave me courage. What I asked my parents to do and say is nothing compared to what the director Andrew Wagner asked for' Photograph: PR
Star Spangled to Death
If my film were to spawn children I would hope they would be like ... Star Spangled to Death. 'I think my dad's films are tops, I'd much rather Momma's Man inspired films like his than mine. Why not compete with the best?' Photograph: PR
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