Jackson (2008 film) explained

Jackson
Director:	J. F. Lawton
Producer:	Ryan Pilon
Starring:	Barry Primus Charlie Robinson Steve Guttenberg Debra Jo Rupp
Music:	Frankie Blue
Cinematography:	Jack Conroy
Editing:	Roderick Davis
Runtime:	97 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Jackson is a 2008 American comedy-drama-musical film written and directed by J. F. Lawton and starring Barry Primus and Charlie Robinson.^[1]

Synopsis

Jackson is about two homeless men in Los Angeles, Donald and Sam. At the start of the day Donald is given a $20 bill (also known as a "Jackson"). The film follows the two and shows their adventures throughout the day with this money, and features songs from various operas.

Cast

• Barry Primus as Donald
• Charlie Robinson as Sam
• Steve Guttenberg as Businessman
• Debra Jo Rupp as Nice Lady

Musical numbers

1. "Una furtiva lagrima" from Donizetti's Elixer of Love – Richard Brown and Shawnette Sulker
2. "Champagne Aria" from Mozart's Don Giovanni – Cedric Trenton Berry
3. "Habanera" from Bizet's Carmen – Elaa Lee Romani/ Chorus: Ariella Vaccarino, Aleta Braxton, Pilar Diaz, Tahlia McCollum
4. Sextet from Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor – Jennifer Suess, William Gorton, Michael Sokol, Fred Winthrop, Benjamin Von Atrops, Leberta Clark; Music performed by Remy Zero
5. Monologue by Ibn Hakia from Tchaikovsky's Iolanta – John R. Jackson
6. "O mio babbino caro" from Puccini's Gianni Schicchi – Gustavo Hernandez Jr.
7. "Va, pensiero" from Verdi's Nabucco – Socialists: Clamma Dale, Kimarie Torre, Lauren Lee
   Chorus: Laura Decher, Frances Garcia, Erin Neff, Sara MacBride, Gregory Stapp, Antoine Garth, Gary Murphy, Tom Oberjat, Raphaela Rose Primus
8. "Love Cannot Be" (written by J.F. Lawton)
9. "El Pueblo" – George Lawton and John Cross
10. "Vamos a la Fiesta" – Julie Griffin
11. "Abrabo" – Way Depp, Robidebs Okyeame, Paa Dogo and Brekete
12. "I Wish I Was in Dixie Land" – John B.J. Smith
13. "Downtown Birthday" (written by J.F. Lawton)

Production details

Jackson was filmed mainly in Los Angeles with the exception of one scene shot in Kentucky.

Awards

• 2009 Swansea Bay Film Festival
  • Best in Festival
• 2009 The Conscious Life Film Festival
  • Indigo Award
• 2009 Treasure Coast International Film Festival
  • Best Feature Film
  • Best Editing
• 2008 International Film Festival of South Africa
  • Best Feature Film
• 2008 Non Violent Film Festival
  • Best Feature Film
• 2008 Lakedance Film Festival
  • Audience Award for Best Feature Film
• 2008 Socal Film Festival
  • Best Feature Film
  • Best Director
  • Best Actor: Barry Primus

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2008 Winners. SoCal Film Festival. 2008. 2015-02-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20150309234251/http://socalfilmfest.com/about-the-socal/awards-selections/2008-2/. 2015-03-09. dead.