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 (22.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.44 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 93.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/4 max. theaters, 6.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $31,380 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,401-15,500) | 15,407 | $31,380 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 31,701-31,800) | 31,753 | $2,284 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 31,401-31,500) | 31,474 | $33,664 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,501-6,600) | 6,579 | $31,380 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 2nd, 2024 (Limited) by Kino Lorber |
| International Releases: | July 12th, 2024 (Limited) (4K Restoration) (United Kingdom) |
| Video Release: | April 2nd, 2024 by Kino Video |
| 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 |