Manlife
"Good Reactions"
Originally released in 2017. Manlife is a documentary/history film. directed by Ryan Sarnowski.
Starring Merle Hayden, Betty Kasch, and Jim Newman
Synopsis
For over 80 years, Merle Hayden has crusaded to recruit members to the utopian movement Lawsonomy. Founded by aircraft pioneer Alfred Lawson, Lawsonomy advocates for economic reform and clean, communal living that transforms followers into a "New Species" that will benefit the human race either in this life or the next. Merle joined Lawson as a teenager and never looked back. His high school sweetheart Betty Kasch, however, is tired of Lawson coming between them. Reunited after over 60 years apart, non-believer Betty wants Merle to join her in Florida. Merle's commitment to preserving Lawson's legacy, artifacts currently rotting in a barn alongside a Wisconsin highway, has Betty worried Merle may leave her for Lawson once again.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 4, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Threshing Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manlife about?
For over 80 years, Merle Hayden has crusaded to recruit members to the utopian movement Lawsonomy. Founded by aircraft pioneer Alfred Lawson, Lawsonomy advocates for economic reform and clean, comm...
Who directed Manlife?
Manlife was directed by Ryan Sarnowski.
How long is Manlife?
Manlife has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Manlife released?
Manlife was released on June 4, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Manlife?
The main cast of Manlife includes Merle Hayden, Betty Kasch, Jim Newman, Mark Metcalf.