''Bad Parents'' is a 2012 comedy film written and directed by

Caytha Jentis Caytha Jentis is an American writer, producer, director and filmmaker. Jentis' feature films include '' Bad Parents'', ''And Then Came Love'' and the coming out film '' The One'', her directorial debut. She is the creator and director of ''The Othe ...

and starring Janeane Garofalo. The movie humorously showcases New Jersey soccer moms becoming obsessed with their children's role in the sport. The supporting cast features Christopher Titus and Cheri Oteri.

Cast

* Janeane Garofalo as Kathy * Christopher Titus as Nick * Michael Boatman as Gary * Reiko Aylesworth as Laurie * Cheri Oteri as Melissa * Kristen Johnston as Tracy * Rebecca Budig as Allison * Lauren Francesca as Candy * Hannah Thompson as Olivia

Production

The film was shot entirely in New Jersey and used local Morris County talent. Jentis based the film on her own experiences.

Release

''Bad Parents'' premiered on October 3, 2012, at the Montclair Film Festival and later played at Ridgewood, New Jersey, on February 23, 2014.

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References

2012 films 2012 black comedy films American black comedy films American association football films Films set in New Jersey Films shot in New Jersey 2010s English-language films 2010s American films {{2010s-comedy-film-stub