NO LONGER/NOT YET
NO LONGER/NOT YET
NO LONGER/NOT YET
The Debut Feature Film
Written and Directed by
Gibson Frazier
Currently in Post-Production
Running Time: 77 minutes
A humorous and heartbreaking coming-of-age drama that peels back the veneer of the suburban middle class
and exposes the quiet violence and abuse that lie just beneath the surface of the American ideal.
Drawing stunningly authentic performances from his young cast while at the same time blending the subtle intensity of Truffaut’s THE 400 BLOWS with the absurdist subversion of Todd Solondz’s WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE, Gibson Frazier’s debut feature delivers a refreshing and heartbreakingly human take on the deep rooted tradition of the coming-of-age genre while scorching the myth of American suburbia.
Synopsis
For 13-year old JP Morrison, navigating bullies, puberty, and the trials of eighth grade is challenging enough, but after he is sexually abused by his male babysitter, wild dreams invade JP’s sleep. As he struggles to find a way forward, the dreams empower JP to overcome the obstacles of school, family, and life. A bittersweet drama that turns the coming-of-age narrative on its head as it explores the dark demons and quiet desperation that live just under the surface of an idyllic suburban home.
Original Score by
Glenn Mercer and Bill Million
Featuring Music by
The Feelies
Since 1980, with the release of their first album CRAZY RHYTHMS (named one of the Top 50 Albums of the 80s by ROLLING STONE), The Feelies have been one of the truly independent rock bands of the last 45 years. Despite rarely playing live far from their home base of northern New Jersey, The Feelies did venture out on several tours opening for Lou Reed, R.E.M., and Sonic Youth. Their music has been featured in such films as MARRIED TO THE MOB, ROBOT DREAMS, and THE SQUID AND THE WHALE. With their unique relationship with filmmaker Jonathan Demme, the band even appears in his film SOMETHING WILD.
NO LONGER/NOT YET and David Bowie
NO LONGER/NOT YET is a film about identity. JP, the main character, has a great admiration for David Bowie, a musician noted for his chameleon-like career. But in a pivotal moment in the movie, JP realizes that what all of Bowie’s characters have in common is the singularly unique individual underneath the masks – that identity is not about covering up, but staying true to oneself.
The producers are honored to have received special permission from the estate of David Bowie to use music and memorabilia from the filmmaker’s personal collection in the film.
Starring
Anthony Rapp
(RENT, STAR TREK: DISCOVERY)
Mathew Maher
(FUNNY PAGES, IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY)
Maury Sterling
(HOMELAND, SMOKIN’ ACES)
Marisa Ryan
(WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER)
And Introducing
Dashiell Frazier
Gibson Frazier
(Writer/Director)
As an actor, Gibson Frazier has worked with such luminaries as Steven Spielberg, Steven Soderbergh, Noah Baumbach,
J.J. Abrams, and Sean Baker. A denizen of New York City’s downtown theater scene, Gibson has also originated roles in some of the most acclaimed original plays written in the last fifteen years. He was named one of the best off-Broadway actors by both THE VILLAGE VOICE and TIME OUT NEW YORK. Gibson co-wrote, produced, and starred in the indie cult hit feature film MAN OF THE CENTURY which was cited by the National Board of Review for Excellence in Independent Filmmaking. He was also an invited participant in Werner Herzog’s second Rogue Film school.
Director’s Statement
I’ve been greatly inspired by those who have made the transition from actor to director before me. From Sydney Pollack and Raoul Walsh to Charlie Chaplin and Vittorio De Sica, I believe that the gift actors can bring to cinema from behind the camera is a visceral recognition of truth.
This was the beautiful challenge I faced while making NO LONGER/NOT YET. It’s a deeply personal movie, not only in terms of the subject matter, but also in the storytelling – my own son Dashiell plays the main character; my high school is used as a major location through the film; and all of the David Bowie posters, belt buckles, and records (used with permission by the David Bowie estate) come from my own personal collection.
The result is an authentic and truthful story about a boy’s quiet and lonely journey as he navigates that in between time – when he is no longer a child, but not yet an adult.
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Man of the Century
Man of the Century
Man of the century
Johnny Twennies is a modern-day newspaperman facing the same struggles as anyone his age: he’s in jeopardy of getting fired, his girlfriend fears that he’s gay, and two thugs are trying to pulverize him. Can he make everything right AND expose a corrupt politician, discover the opera world’s next big sensation, and save print media? If anyone can, it’s Johnny.
october 29, 1929…
The largest stock market crash in history ended the optimism of the 1920s and thrust the U.S. into the Great Depression.
october 29, 1999…
70 years to the day, as the world was fearing the Y2K virus, creeping toward the great unknown of the next millennium, Fine Line Features released MAN OF THE CENTURY. Despite excellent reviews, awards at international film festivals, and terrific audience buzz, a rushed release campaign and a highly competitive opening weekend caused the theatrical run of MAN OF THE CENTURY to be short-lived...
And an indie cult classic was born.
Now, 25 years later, the 20s are here to stay…
As we emerge from a different virus and creep toward another great unknown, the time is right for a new generation to meet yesterday’s answer to the world of today.
Worldwide distribution rights have reverted back to filmmakers Adam Abraham and Gibson Frazier, and now, finally, MAN OF THE CENTURY can find its larger audience.
Original Theatrical Trailer
“Two Thumbs Up” — Roger Ebert, At the Movies
WINNER — Audience Award - Slamdance Film Festival
WINNER — Excellence in Independent Filmmaking - National Board of Review
WINNER — Le Roger, Best Feature - Avignon Film Festival
WINNER — People’s Choice Award - Denver International Film Festival
Rogert Ebert gives MAN OF THE CENTURY “two enthusiastic thumbs up!”
Directed by Adam Abraham, starring Gibson Frazier, and written and produced by Abraham and Frazier,
MAN OF THE CENTURY features an exceptional cast and creative team at the beginning of their careers, including:
Cara Buono (Stranger Things)
Anthony Rapp (Star Trek: Discovery)
Yul Vazquez (Severance)
Marisa Ryan (Wet Hot American Summer)
Kevin Weisman (Alias)
Ken Leung (Lost)
Cinematographer Matthew Jensen (Wonder Woman)
And some beloved veterans of the stage and screen, for some of whom MAN OF THE CENTURY was their last film role, including:
Frank Gorshin (The Riddler from the original Batman television show)
Anne Jackson (Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining)
Bobby Short (NYC cabaret fixture, best-selling author, and Library of Congress “Living Legend”)
David Margulies (Ghostbusters)
Gary Beach (The Producers)
Lester Lanin (bandleader at Grace Kelly’s engagement party)
