Jackson is a 2008 American comedy-drama-musical film written and directed by J. F. Lawton and starring Barry Primus and Charlie Robinson.
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Directed by | J. F. Lawton |
Produced by | Ryan Pilon |
Written by | J. F. Lawton |
Starring | Barry Primus Charlie Robinson Steve Guttenberg Debra Jo Rupp |
Music by | Frankie Blue |
Cinematography | Jack Conroy |
Edited by | Roderick Davis |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Screenplay
Jackson is about two homeless men in Los Angeles, Donald and Sam. At the start of the day Donald is given a $20 bill (also known as a "Jackson"). The film follows the two and shows their adventures throughout the day with this money, and features songs from various operas.
- Barry Primus as Donald
- Charlie Robinson as Sam
- Steve Guttenberg as Businessman
- Debra Jo Rupp as Nice Lady
Jackson was filmed mainly in Los Angeles with the exception of one scene shot in Kentucky.
- 2009 Swansea Bay Film Festival
- Best in Festival
- 2009 The Conscious Life Film Festival
- Indigo Award
- 2009 Treasure Coast International Film Festival
- Best Feature Film
- Best Editing
- 2008 International Film Festival of South Africa
- Best Feature Film
- 2008 Non Violent Film Festival
- Best Feature Film
- 2008 Lakedance Film Festival
- Audience Award for Best Feature Film
- 2008 Socal Film Festival
- Best Feature Film
- Best Director
- Best Actor: Barry Primus