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Cast & Crew

Aaron Schimberg
Director
Frank Mosley
As Frank
Jess Weixler
As Mabel
Keith Poulson
As An Asshole
Daniel Patrick Carbone
As Sprinting Producer (uncredited)
Jane Schoenbrun
As Frantic Producer (uncredited)
Eleanore Pienta
As Molly

Frequently asked questions

What is Chained for Life about? Toggle content

Chained for Life is a thought-provoking drama that delves into the complexities of representation and exploitation in the film industry. The movie follows Mabel, a well-intentioned Hollywood star played by Jess Weixler, who takes on the role of a blind woman in a horror movie directed by an egomaniacal German auteur. As filming progresses, Mabel develops feelings for her co-star Rosenthal, played by Adam Pearson, who has neurofibromatosis. Writer-director Aaron Schimberg challenges the audience to think critically about the portrayal of disfigured people in cinema, while paying homage to previous film-within-a-film practitioners. With a talented cast and multilayered narrative, Chained for Life is a sardonic and empathetic response to cinematic portrayals of disfigured people.

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You can stream Chained for Life on: Apple TV Fandango at Home

What movies are similar to Chained for Life? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Chained for Life include The Brutalist, Aftersun, The Judge, The Whale, The Banker, Capernaum.

When was Chained for Life released for streaming? Toggle content

Chained for Life was released for streaming on December 11, 2019.