She Raised Me

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Ohio Premiere

Showings

April 14, 2026
7:30 pm – 9:14 pm
Cedar Lee Theatre
Cedar Lee 6
April 15, 2026
4:45 pm – 6:29 pm
Playhouse Square Campus
Allen Theatre
Streaming Opens
April 19, 2026
12:01 am – 11:59 pm

About This Film

Best Comedy Short Jury Award Winner
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Festival Year: 2026
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Run Time: 14 Minutes
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Film Type: Short
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Animated: No
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Genre: Comedy
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Interests: LGBTQ+ Cinema
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Countr(ies): USA, Canada
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Language: English
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English Subtitles: No
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Captions: Closed
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Release Year: 2025

Film Overview

She Raised Me is a dark comedy about a struggling playwright named Louie, whose plan to break up with his boyfriend goes awry, when he discovers his boyfriend’s mother is Marilyn Muff, an actress (and gay icon) that Louie grew up idolizing. Louie quickly clings to Marilyn like a childhood security blanket, but what lengths will he go to to hold onto her?

Film Contact: Mitchka Saberi

Cast & Crew

Directed By

Ben Lewis

Produced By

Katie White, Danielle Wright, Mitchka Saberi

Screenwriting

Ben Lewis

Cinematographers

Chris Westlund

Editors

Simone Smith

Principal Cast

Ben Lewis, Zane Phillips, Rosie O'Donnell, Nori Reed