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United States of AmericaLove. Friendship. Survival
SynopsisWhen Michael Dvorak (Reiner Prochaska) immigrates to the United States, he embarks on an odyssey of self-discovery. Apprehensive about his attraction to his best friend and roommate, Steve (“DC” Cathro), Michael seeks refuge from his confusion in the arms of beautiful Julia Hencock (Leanna Chamish), a model with a dubious part-time job—and an even more obscure past.
Julia has her own problems. She must satisfy both a boyfriend—whose true sexual proclivities she suspects—as well as her nightly clients, while evading a killer (Carl Randolph) who knows that her testimony could land him in the electric chair. And, sensing Steve’s jealousy of her attachment to Michael, she fears that Steve might betray her ultimate secret.
Both Michael and Julia must eventually conquer their respective demons. But, after Julia’s path crosses that of the killer for the last time, her life—and Michael’s—will never again be the same.
Writer's/Producer's Statement:
My general reason for making films is to entertain while raising relevant, perhaps controversial, social issues.
My purpose for Limits to Ambition is two-fold: I want to contribute to the acceptance not only of others, but also of ourselves; beyond that, I wish to reiterate that all people—regardless of their lifestyle or sexual preference—need friendship, compassion, and love.
Is Limits to Ambition a gay/lesbian/transgender movie? Absolutely.
Can it appeal to an intelligent, sophisticated urban heterosexual audience?
I believe it can. Will it have the power to change the mind of a homophobe? I’m afraid it won’t. My mission is to remind myself, and others, that it is okay to be different—and, that we must embrace our proclivities, rather than resist them.
I hope to tell a story that is honest in the portrayal of its characters (who are often likeable, and sometimes not) and their personal choices. I also hope that I am still sensitive to sexual, racial, and political issues, although I often present them with unapologetic irreverence. Humor and candor frequently prevail over political correctness.
Although Limits to Ambition is officially designated a drama, I hope that the comedic and “thrilling” influences on this coming-of-age story—along with the edgy, moody original music by Dorian V. Cole—will help accomplish that goal.
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Directed by
Mason Stone -
Written by
Reiner Prochaska -
Produced by
Reiner Prochaska
Written by: Reiner Prochaska
Produced by: Reiner Prochaska
Cast
: Reiner Prochaska: Douglas "DC" Cathro
: Leanna Chamish
: Carl Randolph
: Bill DeBrason
: Irene Patton
: Ronald Wells
: James Waltz
: Joan Allen
: Deborah Allison
: John Arizzi
: Margery Berringer
: Nick Bowles
: Monique Buffaloe
: Cindy Burns
: Kim Burns
: Tina Carbaugh
: Ron Chunn
: Bruce Allen Dawson
: Jill DeLeo
: Brian Dragonuk
: Alice Anne English
: Frank Greene
: Lexi Haddad
: Jeff Harrison
: Jennifer Kersey
: Amitiyah Elayne Hyman
: Jason King
: Sandy Lisiewski
: Alexis McKenzie
: Rona Mensah
: Kara Mercer
: Alyssa Palmer
: Andrew Palmer
: Cheryl Poisson
: Ken Poisson
: Melissa Powell
: Benjamin Schyan
: Kathy Seaman
: Sarah Shulman
: Bert Siarot
: Tim Swope
: May Tam
: Elaina Telitsina
: Andy Tonken
: Patrick Wells
: Suzanne Young
Crew
: Mason Stone: Ron Israel
: Ken Poisson
: Chris Menke
: May Tam
: Megan Haupt
: Sarah Shulman
: Reiner Prochaska
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Director
Mason Stone
