Neo Ned
| Neo Ned | |
|---|---|
 Original DVD Artwork for Neo Ned | |
| Directed by | Van Fischer |
| Written by | Tim Boughn |
| Starring |
Jeremy Renner Gabrielle Union Sally Kirkland Cary Elwes Ethan Suplee Eddie Kaye Thomas Giuseppe Andrews |
| Distributed by |
CodeBlack Entertainment Vivendi Entertainment |
Release dates |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Language | English |
Neo Ned is a 2005 romance drama film starring Jeremy Renner, Gabrielle Union, Sally Kirkland, Cary Elwes, Eddie Kaye Thomas and Ethan Suplee. It was written by Tim Boughn and directed by Van Fischer.[1]
Synopsis
The film stars Jeremy Renner as Ned Nelson, a Skinhead who ends up in a mental institution where he meets Rachael (Gabrielle Union), a black woman claiming to be the reincarnation of Adolf Hitler. The unlikely couple's hookup leads them down a shocking road to recovery.
Cast
- Jeremy Renner as Ned
- Gabrielle Union as Rachael
- Sally Kirkland as Shelly Nelson
- Cary Elwes as Dr. Magnuson
- Eddie Kaye Thomas as Joey
- Ethan Suplee as Orderly Johnny
- Giuseppe Andrews as Josh
- Steve Railsback as Mr Day
- Richard Riehle as Officer Roy Pendleton
- Michael Shamus Wiles as Ned's Dad
- Anthony Morgann as Social Worker
Reception
The film currently holds an 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.[2]
Awards
To date, the film has won 10 film awards, out of 10 total nominations.
2005
- Slamdance Film Festival
- Best Narrative Feature
2006
- Ashland Independent Film Festival
- Best Feature Film
- Newport Beach Film Festival
- Outstanding Achievement in Directing, Van Fischer
- Palm Beach International Film Festival
- Best Actor, Jeremy Renner
- Best Actress, Gabrielle Union
- Best Director, Van Fischer
- Best Feature
- San Diego Film Festival
- Best Feature Film
- Best Screenplay, Tim Boughn
- Sarasota Film Festival
- Best Narrative Feature
Film Release
After three years of festival screenings (from 2005's Tribeca Film Festival premiere to 2008's Suppository Films Reelblack Festival), the film premiered on Starz on August 19, 2008. It was picked up for distribution by CodeBlack Entertainment, which released the film on DVD on December 2, 2008.
References
- ↑ "Neo Ned". The New York Times.
- ↑ "Neo Ned article on Rotten Tomatoes". Retrieved 5 July 2012.