Synopsis
In 1968, Peace Corps veteran David Schickele enlisted his friend Paul Eyam Nzie Okpokam to star in a light-hearted comedy about the adventures of a well-educated Nigerian immigrant in San Francisco. Using a docu-fictional style reminiscent of Cassavetes’ Shadows, the film observes the foibles of late 1960s African-American culture with an outsider’s incisive eye. The result is a vibrant snapshot of the nation’s racial politics, from interracial romance to cross-cultural misunderstandings and countercultural joy. The film morphs into a documentary when the director’s voice abruptly intrudes to narrate its star’s enraging fate: Okpokam was accused of a crime he did not commit and was thrown in prison before being expelled from the country.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $7,065 (23.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.24 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/4 max. theaters, 5.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $29,932 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,801-14,900) | 14,846 | $29,932 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,901-29,000) | 28,932 | $29,932 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) | 6,415 | $29,932 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 2nd, 2024 (Limited) by Kino Lorber |
| Running Time: | 73 minutes |
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| Keywords: | 1960s |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |