| Pieces of April | |
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| Directed by | Peter Hedges |
| Written by | Peter Hedges |
| Produced by | Gary Winick |
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| Cinematography | Tami Reiker |
| Edited by | Mark Livolsi |
| Music by | Stephin Merritt |
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| Distributed by | United Artists (MGM Distribution Co.) |
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Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $300,000[1] |
| Box office | $3.3 million[1] |
Pieces of April is a 2003 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Peter Hedges. Marking Hedges' directorial debut, the film stars Katie Holmes, Derek Luke, Sean Hayes, Alison Pill, Oliver Platt and Patricia Clarkson. The film follows April (Holmes), as she attempts to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner for her estranged family.
The film premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival, and received mostly positive reviews. It grossed over US$3.2 million worldwide on a $300,000 budget. Patricia Clarkson received numerous nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her role, including at the Academy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards, and also won the title at many smaller film awards.