Double Parked


1h 36m 2000

Brief Synopsis

Rita is just barely making ends meet. After escaping an abusive boyfriend ten years earlier, she's been struggling to keep body and soul together for herself and 10-year-old son Matt. But with her strong will and outspoken determination, Rita doesn't bow down meekly to the demands of her dead-end jo

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
2000
Location
New Jersey, USA; New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

Synopsis

Rita is just barely making ends meet. After escaping an abusive boyfriend ten years earlier, she's been struggling to keep body and soul together for herself and 10-year-old son Matt. But with her strong will and outspoken determination, Rita doesn't bow down meekly to the demands of her dead-end jobs. Instead, she finds herself pounding the sidewalk looking for new work most of the time. Matt's having troubles of his own at school, wehre his teacher thinks he daydreams too much and his asthma attacks make him the target of every kid in the playground. Soon, however, a chance encounter with tough guy and repeat sixth grader Bret leads to an unusual friendship.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
2000
Location
New Jersey, USA; New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Moviemaker Breakthrough Award at the 2000 Slamdance Film Festival.

Released in United States Fall September 22, 2000

Released in United States January 2000

Released in United States March 2000

Released in United States October 2000

Released in United States on Video May 8, 2001

Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival March 2-12, 2000.

Shown at Slamdance Film Festival (in competition) in Park City, Utah January 22-29, 2000.

Feature directorial debut for Stephen Kinsella.

Released in United States January 2000 (Shown at Slamdance Film Festival (in competition) in Park City, Utah January 22-29, 2000.)

Released in United States March 2000 (Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival March 2-12, 2000.)

Released in United States on Video May 8, 2001

Released in United States Fall September 22, 2000

Released in United States October 2000 (Los Angeles)