Everything's Jake
2000 American film
Everything's Jake is a 2000 drama film distributed by Warner Bros. The movie marks the feature writing and directorial debut of Matthew Miele, along with his producing/writing partner, Chris Fetchko. Aside from the film title referring to the main character, it is also a slang expression from the Roaring Twenties in the United States, meaning "everything is in good order".
01Plot
Within the most storied city in the world lives Jake (Ernie Hudson), a homeless man who calls all of Manhattan his home. Jake discovers Cameron (Graeme Malcolm), a man down on his luck and sleeping in a tree in Central Park.
Taking Cameron under his wing, Jake teaches him how to survive on the streets. Jake's friendship with Cameron winds up threatening Jake's way of life, a life no one ever thought could possibly exist, lived with heart and spirit, and a charming embrace of the city. In this heartwarming and beautifully-shot film, homelessness is shown in a new light, illustrated with a stellar performance by Ernie Hudson, alongside a number of star-studded cameos.
02Cast
- Ernie Hudson as Jake
- Graeme Malcolm as Cameron
- Willis Burks as Colonel
- Phyllis Diller as Misty
- Doug E. Doug as Taxicab Driver
- Stephen Furst as Assistant Librarian
- Robin Givens as Publisher
- Lou Myers as Abe
- Lou Rawls as Hot Dog Vendor
- Debbie Allen as Librarian
03Critical reception
"Ernie Hudson delivers a consummately warm and satisfying performance." , Variety
04Film festivals/awards
2000 Atlantic City Film Festival , Grand Prize , Full Feature
2000 Santa Barbara International Film Festival , Burning Vision Award , Special Mention
2006 Big Apple Film Festival , Festival Prize , Best Feature
Sources and credits
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