Swan Song is a 2021 American drama film, written, directed, and produced by Todd Stephens. It stars Udo Kier, Jennifer Coolidge, Linda Evans, Michael Urie, Ira Hawkins, and Stephanie McVay.
The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 17, 2021. It premiered in a limited release on August 6, 2021, prior to video on demand by Magnolia Pictures on August 13, 2021.
Plot Retired hairdresser Pat Pitsenbarger, once renowned as the "Liberace of Sandusky", takes a long walk to style his former client's hair for her funeral.
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Release The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 17, 2021. Prior to, Magnolia Pictures acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film. It was released in a limited release on August 6, 2021, prior to video on demand on August 13, 2021.
Reception Critical response Swan Song received positive reviews from film critics. On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 65 out of 100, based on 26 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Accolades On December 14, 2021, Udo Kier was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead and Stephens for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay. On January 21, 2022, the film itself was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film – Limited Release.
Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result 2022 Independent Spirit Awards Best Male Lead Udo Kier 2022 Independent Spirit Awards Best Screenplay Todd Stephens 2022 GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Film – Limited Release Swan Song
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