American Stories is a feature-length comedy written
and directed by Akron, OH native Rob
Lucas. The project began in 2002 as a graduate school project,
but the script sat on the shelf until Lucas began teaching at
the University of Akron in 2004. Produced by the UA student and
alumni organization the 2380 Project, production began in January
2005 and wrapped March 2006.
American Stories was shot entirely in Northeast Ohio
with a mostly student-based crew. The soundtrack features music
from local bands, including Mike St. Jude and Valentines, the
Lords of the Highway, and the Twilight with original music by
Ben Gmetro (The Dreadful
Yawns, Volta Sound,
and the Afternoon
Naps).
