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Grand Avenue

  • TV Movie
  • 1996
  • R
  • 2h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
285
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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
    7.3/10
    285
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Daniel Sackheim
    • Writer
      • Greg Sarris
    • Stars
      • Irene Bedard
      • Tantoo Cardinal
      • Eloy Casados
    • 15User 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
    • All cast & crew
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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.
    10vnetta

    Want to find a copy

    I actually lived on the title name street in Santa Rosa,CA. when the movie was filmed the cameras rolled right past my house and that scene is in the movie. I saw the movie as soon as it came out but never got a copy. I would really like to see it again, but have had no luck finding it.
    10rmckinley-77021

    Such a great movie that isn't on anything to watch it!!!

    I remember watching this when I was a young teen, it was so so good I could not get up to even use the restroom. It was on HBO and was not any DVRs then so couldn't pause it rewind it like we can now. I just wonder why it isn't on anything like regular TV, hulu or Netflix.
    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
    10WSTCOASTNATIVE

    Great girl night movie

    This is such a wonderful depiction of Native life. Not all Natives grow up on the rez, I didn't .It shows how single motherhood and life really is. So many movies today are hard to believe, but this one is great! I love this movie so much and are so bummed that I can't find it on DVD or VHS. I know of at least 10 people who would buy it. Please, someone, anyone....get this movie out for the public. So many more people could be enjoying it just as much as me and my cousins have. This is also a great girl night movie, not to scare any guys. But it is a tear-jerker, so guys be prepared with some tissues and girls get the popcorn because it is a long movie.

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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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    • How come Grand Avenue can't make a DVD and be on Rent?

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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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