Park Day


1h 34m 1998

Brief Synopsis

New Haven, Missouri's African-American community is in a malignant state of decay, and three young adults--Steve, Tamala, and John Eric, are bound, it seems, to the same fate, almost perhaps to a curse's spell. In spite of this, however, the three attend Park Day, an annual event held in the town pa

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1998
Location
Springfield, Missouri, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 34m

Synopsis

New Haven, Missouri's African-American community is in a malignant state of decay, and three young adults--Steve, Tamala, and John Eric, are bound, it seems, to the same fate, almost perhaps to a curse's spell. In spite of this, however, the three attend Park Day, an annual event held in the town park, and a magnificent celebration of hope for the residents of New Haven. On this particular day these three people find that they are presented with choices that could change the course of their lives forever. Steve must see a way to make peace with his father while choosing between his dream to be a writer and a more practical future. Tamala must find the meaning of her perplexing dreams. And John Eric must simply find a way to survive.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1998
Location
Springfield, Missouri, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 34m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Audience Favorite award at the 1998 Urbanworld Film Festival.

Released in United States 1998

Released in United States August 1998

Released in United States August 20, 1998

Released in United States November 1998

Released in United States October 1998

Released in United States on Video November 23, 2004

Released in United States September 1998

Shown at Amiens International Film Festival (in competition) November 6-15, 1998.

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (out of competition) October 8-18, 1998.

Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 18-25, 1998.

Shown at Urbanworld Film Festival (Worldwide Plaza) in New York City August 5-9, 1998.

Feature directorial debut for Sterling Macer Jr.

Released in United States 1998

Released in United States August 1998 (Shown at Urbanworld Film Festival (Worldwide Plaza) in New York City August 5-9, 1998.)

Released in United States August 20, 1998 (Shown in Los Angeles (Writers Guild Theater) as part of the Independent Feature Project/West's "New Visions" series August 20, 1998.)

Released in United States November 1998 (Shown at Amiens International Film Festival (in competition) November 6-15, 1998.)

Began shooting July 23, 1997.

Completed shooting August 25, 1997.

Released in United States September 1998 (Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 18-25, 1998.)

Released in United States on Video November 23, 2004

Released in United States October 1998 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (out of competition) October 8-18, 1998.)