Damsels In Distress (2011)

Editor's Note Oscar-nominated filmmaker Whit Stillman (THE LAST DAYS OF DISCO) returns to the director's chair for the first time in 13 years with this comedy set at an East Coast university and centering on the trials of four female undergrads who seek to make life better for the entire student body. Violet Wister (Greta Gerwig) is a natural-born leader. Together with the help of her conscientious friend Rose (Megalyn Echikunwoke) and their gorgeous pal Heather (Carrie MacLemore), Violet uses aroma and musical therapy to help her possibly suicidal classmates. When newly arrived transfer student Lily (Analeigh Tipton) seeks admission into their social circle, she's welcomed with open arms. While Lily appreciates having a group to be a part of, she soon realizes that Violet may not be a flawless friend.

	Analeigh Tipton
	Carrie MacLemore
	Hugo Becker
	Greta Gerwig
	Megalyn Echikumwoke
	Adam Brody
	Alia Shawkat - Co-Star
	Jared Burke - Co-Star
	Colleen Dengel - Co-Star
	Jermaine Crawford - Co-Star
	Aubrey Plaza - Co-Star
	Zach Woods - Co-Star
	Caitlin Fitzgerald - Co-Star
	Billy Magnussen - Co-Star
	Meredith Hagner - Co-Star
	Todd Bartels - Co-Star
	Ryan Metcalf - Co-Star
	Nick Blaemire - Co-Star
	Domenico D'Ippolito - Co-Star
	Joe Coots - Co-Star
	Aja Naomi King - Co-Star
	Jordanna Drazin - Co-Star
	Madison Cerniglia - Co-Star
	Veronica Mu - Co-Star
	Laila Drew - Co-Star
	Shinnerrie Jackson - Co-Star
	Jonnie Louis Brown - Co-Star
	Max Lodge - Co-Star
	Bryce Burke - Co-Star
	Clare Halpine - Co-Star
	Will Storie - Co-Star
	Christopher Angerman - Co-Star
	Whit Stillman - Screenwriter
	Mark Suozzo - Composer
	Tom Paul - Sound Re-Recording
	Curtis Smith - Assistant Director
	Adam Schlesinger - Composer
	Douglas Emmett - Director of Photography
	Michael Sterkin - Sound
	Justin Cerne - Choreographer
	Anouck Sullivan - Makeup
	Megan Sanders - Costumes
	Douglas O'Conner - Post-Production Supervisor
	George Atkinson - Co-Star
	Carolyn Farina - Co-Star
	Edward Martin - Co-Star
	Cortez Nance Jr. - Co-Star
	Taylor Nichols - Co-Star
	Shawn Williams - Co-Star
	Doug Yasuda - Co-Star
	Satoko Ichinose - Director
	Whit Stillman - Director

Rolling Stone
3.5 stars out of 4 -- "This is the world as Stillman sees it, and to luxuriate for two hours in that retro bubble of sparkling wit is a pleasure not to be missed." 04/12/2012

Chicago Sun-Times
3 stars out of 4 -- "Stillman writes his own dialogue, and is a master of clever double-reverse wit." 04/11/2012

Los Angeles Times
"Gerwig and Echikunwoke deploy weapons-grade poker faces..." 04/06/2012

Total Film
3 stars out of 5 -- "Stillman's knack for subtle, acerbic humour and characters tarnished by their own flawed idiocy is still intact....He's still got a wicked way with words..." 06/01/2012

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"The vibe is idiosyncratic, digressive; the script zips along like a Howard Hawks screwball comedy. As high school comedies go, it's up there with HEATHERS and CLUELESS." 05/01/2012