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PRODUCTION The film cost $450,000 to make and grossed $2.7 million at the box office and was critically acclaimed. Rich financed much of the budget with credit cards and donations from family members. Rich also raised financing by going on a New York City radio station and asking for donations. Listeners donated $77,000. The film was made over a period of two years with an amateur cast working for free. Rich himself plays a friend of the main character. He was 19 years old when the film was released. AWARDS At the 1992 Independent Spirit Awards , Rich won the award for Best First Feature. George T. Odom was nominated for Best Supporting Male for his portrayal of the father. Composer Harold Wheeler was nominated for Best Film Music. The film won a Special Jury Prize at the 1991 Sundance Film Festival . EXTERNAL LINKS |
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