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Grand Avenue

  • TV Movie
  • 1996
  • R
  • 2h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
282
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Grand Avenue (1996)
Drama

When Mollie's boyfriend Jack dies on the reservation, she is asked to leave the reservation by her boyfriend's sister for not being one of their own, aside from Mollie's son. Mollie is force... Read allWhen Mollie's boyfriend Jack dies on the reservation, she is asked to leave the reservation by her boyfriend's sister for not being one of their own, aside from Mollie's son. Mollie is forced to pack up here belongings and her children and move to northern california, right into ... Read allWhen Mollie's boyfriend Jack dies on the reservation, she is asked to leave the reservation by her boyfriend's sister for not being one of their own, aside from Mollie's son. Mollie is forced to pack up here belongings and her children and move to northern california, right into a gang infested neighborhood.

  • Director
    • Daniel Sackheim
  • Writer
    • Greg Sarris
  • Stars
    • Irene Bedard
    • Tantoo Cardinal
    • Eloy Casados
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    282
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Daniel Sackheim
    • Writer
      • Greg Sarris
    • Stars
      • Irene Bedard
      • Tantoo Cardinal
      • Eloy Casados
    • 14User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Irene Bedard
    Irene Bedard
    • Reyna
    Tantoo Cardinal
    Tantoo Cardinal
    • Nellie
    Eloy Casados
    Eloy Casados
    • Albert
    Alexis Cruz
    Alexis Cruz
    • Raymond
    Deena-Marie Deeny Dakota Consiglio
    • Justine
    • (as Deeny Dakota)
    Diane Debassige
    • Alice
    Jenny Gago
    Jenny Gago
    • Anna
    Cody Lightning
    Cody Lightning
    • Sheldon
    A Martinez
    A Martinez
    • Steven
    Simi Mehta
    Simi Mehta
    • Jeanne
    August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg
    • Sherman
    Sheila Tousey
    Sheila Tousey
    • Mollie
    Sam Vlahos
    Sam Vlahos
    • Henry
    Carmen Ahern
    • Evangeline
    Quala Anderson
    • Gang Girl #2
    Preston Arrow-Weed
    • Older Man
    Delmar Billy
    • Delmar
    Rita Carillo
    • Mona Bill
    • Director
      • Daniel Sackheim
    • Writer
      • Greg Sarris
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    larrylove76

    great film

    When i first saw this film I thought it was just another Native American movie,but as I kept watching it brought you into their personal life and showed just how much they still are being discriminated against. General Americans should watch this movie and realize what a great people they are and see how they are not defeated yet and keep struggling.If you are in the mood for a realistic portrayal of Native Americans and not just the "cowboy and indian" I strongly recommend it.
    renaldo and clara

    They should bring this miniseries back again...

    I'm still not even sure who Irene Bedard is...is she the one who plays the mother...or the sister? Anyway...

    This film made me cry so hard in the end...and so many times. The part where the girl talks to the 'basket lady' and gets angry..this seems a lot more realistic than other films (especially TV films) that seem to paint their own pictures of 'the model natives', steering clear of reality to keep the mood comfortable. Well, all I can say is, reality is a lot more interesting in this case.

    If you have a chance to see this, do so...and bring some tissues.

    PS- The only problem I had with the plot is why the mother was still so set on staying at Grand Avenue...maybe it's a 'metaphorical' thing?
    9ccasiascc

    An excellent portrayal of modern Native American life.

    This excellent movie is on PLEX. I saw this originally on HBO but could not find it to watch on any platform. I remembered about a month ago and found out it is on the PLEX channel to watch and enjoy. ( 5/9/2024.) The movie has excellent acting and shows the modern lifestyle that Native Americans are challenged with whether it be dealing with the cultural aspects or the everyday issues that are intertwined with the average Native American upbringing. Being part NA, I connected with this story instantly. Whether it be in California, New Mexico or even New York city, this story will ring true to any Native American viewer.
    jpb357

    Love This Movie....Know Where I Can Find It??

    I can only find Grand Avenue on ebay but it is the cut version. I cant find the uncut version. If I would have known how hard this movie would have been to find I would have recorded it in 1996. I really want this movie. If anyone know where I can find it or if anyone recorded it from HBO when it first came out, please let me know. I am dying for my husband to see it. This is by far the best movie I have ever seen. Really sad too but it is great. Even if someone has the tape and I could dub it or something would be great. I would do anything to get this movie. You can email me at jpb357@windstream.net or call 859-548-2852
    10ms_julie

    gut wrenching, excellent!

    I cry every time I see it, I recorded it on VCR. The white haired medicine woman who appears in the beginning was a good friend of mine, she passed away shortly after the release of the movie, I briefly met Mr Sackheim at the funeral. I wish it would be made available on DVD here in the US, as I would like to keep it as a family treasure. Is there any way I could find out if and when it's made available on DVD? Perhaps HBO could show it again to spark new interest, I read the book as well and with all due respect to Mr Sarris, the movie is far better then the book, usually it's the other way around, the acting is first class and the story, although a bit tough at times is gut wrenching and eye opening to everyone interested in modern Native American life. Julie

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    • Trivia
      Writer Greg Sarris is himself a Pomo tribal member and adapted his own short stories novel, of the same name, for the film.
    • Quotes

      Alice: What about the social workers?

      Mollie: What about 'em? They got 'em in Santa Rosa just like they got 'em on the rez. For all I know they got 'em on the goddamn moon.

      Justine: They would if we was there.

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    • Release date
      • June 30, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Megali peripeteia
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Rosa, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Elsboy Entertainment
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
      • Wildwood Enterprises
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 47m(167 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR

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