Forged (film) explained

Forged
Director:
Music:	Evan Wilson, Alex Alexander (percussion)
Cinematography:	Zeus Morand
Editing:	William Wedig
Distributor:	Maya Entertainment
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Forged is a 2010 drama film directed by William Wedig starring Manny Pérez, David Castro, Margo Martindale, Kevin Breznahan, and Jaime Tirelli.^{[1] [2]} Forged was released in theaters through Maya Entertainment on July 29, 2011, as part of the Maya Indie Series.^[3]

Plot

Set in the cold and industrial town of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Forged follows Chuco (Manny Pérez) on his quest to redeem himself after committing a sin against his son, Machito (David Castro). After Chuco’s release from prison, the boy, now 13 years old, abused and homeless, seeks him out and mutters: “You killed my mother. Now I kill you.” As Chuco’s guilt and Machito’s need for a father take hold, they must find a way to move past the circumstances to forge a bond that has been once broken.

Cast

• Manny Perez as Chuco
• David Castro as Machito
  • Matthew Rios as Young Machito
• Margo Martindale as Dianne
• Jamie Tirelli as Cesar
• Kevin Breznahan as "Moose"
• John Bianco as Frederico
• Steve Cirbus as Stanley
• Lanny Flaherty as Tom
• Robert Haley as Wallace
• Laura Heisler as Ashley
• Clark Jackson as Bo
• Tony Ray Rossi as Anthony
• Christopher Halladay as Foster Father
• Jen Smith as Hot Girl

Awards and screenings

• Best Domestic Feature, Presented by HBO at the 2010 New York International Latino Film Festival^[4]
• Outstanding Film Award at the 2010 Providence Latin American American Film Festival^[5]
• Official Selection at the 2010 Los Angeles Latino Film Festival^[6]
• Official Selection at the 2011 San Diego Latino Film Festival^[7]

External links

• • Forged Production Diary

Notes and References

1. Web site: Forged on Internet Movie Database. IMDb. 2009-05-18.
2. Web site: Community Film Project: "FORGED" Press Conference. Community Film Project. 2009-05-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20111007114806/http://www.communityfilmproject.org/blog/2009/01/forged-press-conference.html. 2011-10-07. dead.
3. Web site: Maya Indie Series 2011. Maya Entertainment.
4. Web site: 2010 NYLIFF Winners. NY Latino. 2011-06-03.
5. Web site: Colony Film Festival. Colony Film Festival. 2011-06-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20120324231127/http://www.colonytheatre.com/schedule/colony_film_festival. 2012-03-24. dead.
6. Web site: 14th Los Angeles Latino Film Festival. Cinema Without Borders. 2010-08-19.
7. Web site: Media Arts Center. Media Arts Center. 2011-06-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20110722124709/http://www.mediaartscenter.org/site/apps/kb/cs/contactdisplay.asp?c=dfLIJPOvHoE&b=6549473&sid=elKSKaPUIkI0IeMWJwF&r=1. 2011-07-22. dead.