The Pistol Shrimps

The Pistol Shrimps is a 2016 Canadian-American documentary film about the all-female recreational basketball team of the same name, written and directed by Brent Hodge. The film stars Aubrey Plaza, Molly Hawkey, Angela Trimbur, Melissa Stetten, Maria Blasucci, and Jesse Thomas. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 14, 2016.[2] The film was released on June 16, 2016 by Seeso.[3]

The Pistol Shrimps
Official poster
Directed byBrent Hodge
Produced by
Written byBrent Hodge
Starring
Cinematography
  • Chris Velona
  • Jan Lim
Production
company
  • Warrior Poets
  • Hodgee Films
Distributed bySeeso
Release date
  • April 14, 2016 (2016-04-14) (Tribeca)
  • June 16, 2016 (2016-06-16) (United States)
Running time
75 minutes[1]
Country
  • United States
  • Canada
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

The film follows the Los Angeles-based all-female recreational basketball team the Pistol Shrimps (which includes members Aubrey Plaza, Molly Hawkey, and Angela Trimbur) during their 2015 season.

Cast

Release

The Pistol Shrimps had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 14, 2016.[4] The worldwide film rights were acquired by the comedy subscription streaming service Seeso on the day of the film's premiere.[5] It also screened at the Seattle International Film Festival on June 1, 2016.[6] The film was released on June 16, 2016.[7]

References
  1. "Pistol Shrimps – 2016 Tribeca Film Festival". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  2. Lee, Ashley (April 14, 2016). "Aubrey Plaza Talks 'Pistol Shrimps' Basketball Team in New Doc: "I Always Play to Win" (Exclusive Video)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  3. Young, Sage (June 9, 2016). "'Pistol Shrimps' Is The Women-Led Sports Documentary You've Been Waiting For — EXCLUSIVE TRAILER". Bustle.com. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  4. Pedersen, Erik (April 13, 2016). "'The Pistol Shrimps' Tribeca Trailer: These Women Are Ballers On And Off The Court". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  5. Lincoln, Ross A. (April 14, 2016). "Seeso Grabs Worldwide Rights To Docu 'The Pistol Shrimps' – Tribeca". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  6. "The Pistol Shrimps". Seattle International Film Festival. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  7. Pierce, Leonard (June 13, 2016). "Aubrey Plaza Hits the Basketball Court in First Trailers For 'The Pistol Shrimps". The Film Stage. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
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