| Sunlight Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Laurie Collyer |
| Written by | Laurie Collyer |
| Starring | Naomi Watts Matt Dillon |
| Cinematography | Igor Martinovic |
| Music by | J Mascis |
Release dates | |
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Sunlight Jr. is a 2013 American drama film directed by Laurie Collyer and starring Naomi Watts and Matt Dillon.[2] The film is a poignant vignette following a couple expecting their first child. The couple must come to grips with their dire financial situation while in the midst of an unplanned pregnancy and its subsequent challenges. The film is inspired by Barbara Ehrenreich's non-fiction book Nickel and Dimed which investigates many of the difficulties low-wage workers face.[3]
- ^ "Sunlight Jr.: Tribeca Review". Hollywood Reporter. April 22, 2013. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
- ^ "Sunlight Jr". Tribeca. April 19, 2013. Retrieved April 19, 2013.
- ^ Holden, Stephen (November 14, 2013). "High Price of Barely Getting By". New York Times. Retrieved March 25, 2021.