Little Boy Film Premieres in the United States
Film shot at Baja Film Studios in Rosarito and nearby locations, featuring hundreds of local extras
Little Boy Film Premieres in the United States
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“Little Boy” opens Friday, April 24th, nationwide in the U.S. and at multiple locations throughout San Diego County. The movie was filmed in Baja Film
Studios in Rosarito, Baja California and is widely anticipated by the local community. No date has been announced for the launch of the movie in
Mexico, where the film will be titled "El Gran Pequeño".
“Little Boy” is a story of remembrance. Set in a small coastal California town during World War II, “Little Boy” is Norman Rockwellian on the surface
but beneath lie tensions of racism, bullying, and the daily reminders of the horrors of war and the challenges of faith in the face of adversity.
It has received honors in Japan where it was screened at the Hiroshima International Film Festival and garnered the Spirit Award for excellence in
film-making.
“Little Boy” is presented as homage to this golden era of Hollywood film-making, brought forth through the eyes of a core of Mexican visionaries – led
by Writer and Smithsonian Institute Award winning director Alejandro Monteverde, whose debut film “Bella”, won the "People's Choice Award" at the 2006
Toronto International Film Festival.
Outsiders-by-choice, the independent producers behind the film struggled to obtain financing and media access throughout the entire process, from
production to distribution. As a result, “Little Boy” took five years to make.
The film is not without controversy and critics. “Little Boy” was given a restrictive PG-13 rating by the film governing body Motion Picture
Association of America (MPAA) in spite of only mild wartime violence, no profanity, and no sex.
"We set out to make a film that the entire family could enjoy together -- from kids to grandparents," said producer Eduardo Verastegui, a former
Mexican soap opera star. "Our goal from the very beginning was for it to be PG and we honestly feel we have done that."
But according to the Hollywood Reporter, the MPAA decided that ”Little Boy” had “too much violence” for a PG rating.
After being told this, ”Little Boy’s” producers cut out most of the violent footage . But the MPAA still refused to budge, even after a second appeal.
According to Parents’ Television Council Watchdog, the explanation for this may be that “the makers of 'Little Boy' are hardly celebrities or
entertainment industry giants…but they are challenging Hollywood’s status quo of foul-mouthed, gory, and sexually depraved content with a film which
uplifts viewers, encourages genuine tolerance, and sees value in matters of faith. The MPAA consistently punishes clean content while giving a pass to
f-bombs, pornography, and gore, and it’s hard to reach any other conclusion.”
Some industry giants have come out to support the film with their favorable reviews. "Little Boy should win an Oscar", said actress Eva Longoria, with
similar praise from singer Paulina Rubio. Singers Tony Bennet and Jewel stated that the movie is "such a winner" and "deeply moving, utterly amazing".
Local San Diego Charger Quarterback Philip Rivers urged, "I would highly suggest you go see Little Boy".
According to Verastegui, “Hollywood’s idea of what is objectionable content is very different from the Americans I meet when I travel across America.
The parents that I know are tired of having their kids saturated with sex, violence and disrespectful behavior. Our movie has none of that”
On Thursday, April 23rd, “Little Boy” took over entire multiplexes in 20 cities across the U.S. in advance screenings For an independent film to take
over an entire multiplex is impressive.
This phenomenon was made possible by business leaders, sports stars, celebrities, church and veterans groups who believe “Little Boy” to be a film
that must be seen.
An innovative social media based technology will be employed for the first time at Little Boy's theatrical film release in the US. A company called
OnBuzz has created interactive kiosks at the premiers where moviegoers can take selfies against the backdrop of scenes from the movie. The scene is
then integrated into the selfie and sent via text message, to be shared over social media.
borderzonie@gmail.comDavid K - 4-24-2015 at 11:08 AM
That looks great! Thank you!capt. mike - 4-25-2015 at 10:12 AM
Michael Rappaport? tripledigitken - 4-25-2015 at 10:18 AM
So, who is Michael ? güéribo - 4-25-2015 at 11:17 AM
Just saw the trailer for this. Looks like a great film.Hook - 4-25-2015 at 11:58 AM
Any local gringos/Nomads make it onto the set as extras?
Come on, Durrell, with your acting background, surely you managed a role!!!!
There's still time to have a better career than Dennis Hopper and get EVEN with him...........by telling your story to Vanity Fair. Turning you in for
smoking would turn his image on it's ear.
[Edited on 4-25-2015 by Hook]basautter - 4-25-2015 at 01:14 PM
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