Going to America (film)

Going to America
Theatrical Release Poster
Directed byParam Gill
Written byJohn Buchanan
Param Gill
Story byAnzeljc Vojko
Produced byJ Bhandal
Param Gill
StarringEddie Griffin
Josh Meyers
Najarra Townsend
Penny Marshall
Dave Vescio
CinematographyRudy Harbon
Edited byLudmil Kazakov
Music byAndrew Thomas Gallegos
Distributed bySony Pictures
Release dates
  • August 15, 2014 (2014-08-15) (San Francisco)
  • August 28, 2015 (2015-08-28) (United States)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Going to America is a 2014 American black comedy film written and directed by Param Gill set to release nationwide in AMC theaters on 28 August 2015.[1] The film toured the festival circuit under the title of Last Supper and won numerous awards. The film received favorable reviews from critics[2] with Atlas and Aeris independent film magazine calling director Param Gill as the next big independent filmmaker in Hollywood.[3] The film stars Eddie Griffin, Josh Meyers, Najarra Townsend, Dave Vescio and Penny Marshall. It is about two lunatics who escape a mental institution to make a film. It was the opening night film at 22nd annual San Francisco Global Movie Festival on August 15, 2014.[4][5][6] The Film swept the Festival with wins in five categories including Best Director for Param Gill with a cash award of $100,000.[7]

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  2. ^ "Last Supper Review". bttm.co.uk. 21 April 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-06.
  3. ^ "Last Supper: A dark comedy in Hollywood | Atlas & Aeris". atlasaeris.com. Archived from the original on 2015-05-23. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
  4. ^ "Official Selection | SF Movie Fest". sfmoviefest.com. Archived from the original on 2014-08-26. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
  5. ^ "SF Global Movie Fest – Opening Night Gala & Screening | San Jose Theaters". sanjosetheaters.org. Archived from the original on 2014-08-08. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
  6. ^ "FlickBag Announces The Release Of The Official Trailer On Their Film, "LAST SUPPER" Starring Eddie Griffin and Josh Meyers". PRWeb. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
  7. ^ "Awards". sfmoviefest.com. Archived from the original on 2014-08-26. Retrieved 2014-08-24.