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Pieces of April (2003)

★ 7.0PG-1376 minDirector: Peter Hedges

2003 American comedy-drama film directed by Peter Hedges

Pieces of April is a 2003 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Peter Hedges. Marking Hedges' directorial debut, the film stars Katie Holmes, Derek Luke, Sean Hayes, Alison Pill, Oliver Platt and Patricia Clarkson. The film follows April (Holmes), as she attempts to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner for her estranged family.

The film premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival, and received mostly positive reviews. It grossed over US$3.2 million worldwide on a $300,000 budget. Patricia Clarkson received numerous nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her role, including at the Academy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards, and also won multiple Best Supporting Actress awards given by associations of film critics.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Pieces of April about?
Pieces of April (2003) — In a very poor zone of New York, April Burns and her boyfriend, Bobby, are preparing to receive April's family for thanksgiving dinner. While Bobby tries to borrow a suit for himself, April realizes that her stove is broken. She tries desperately to find a neighbor that can let h
Is Pieces of April based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Pieces of April scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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