The River Bottom


1h 35m 1994

Brief Synopsis

A former jazz musician, on the skids and living with the homeless occupying the dried out riverbeds of Southern California, falls ill due to the acid drip from the batteries he collects for money. Over a 24-hour period this alternative community rallies to his support, as a yuppie, whose car has fai

Film Details

Also Known As
River Bottom
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1994
Location
San Bernadino County, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

A former jazz musician, on the skids and living with the homeless occupying the dried out riverbeds of Southern California, falls ill due to the acid drip from the batteries he collects for money. Over a 24-hour period this alternative community rallies to his support, as a yuppie, whose car has failed, gets drawn into the environment and slowly sees the human faces of the homeless.

Film Details

Also Known As
River Bottom
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1994
Location
San Bernadino County, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1994

Released in United States September 1994

Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) (Latino Showcase) in New York City September 18-26, 1994.

Feature dramatic acting debut for jazz saxophonist Teddy Edwards.

Began shooting June 1, 1992.

Completed shooting January 5, 1994.

Released in United States 1994

Released in United States September 1994 (Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) (Latino Showcase) in New York City September 18-26, 1994.)