The movie screened at the following festivals/locations:
- Kansas International Film Festival, September 18 - 24, 2009
- Facets Cinematheque, 1517 West Fullerton Ave, Chicago, from July 10 - 16, 2009.
- Waterfront Film Festival, Saugatuck, MI, June 12.
- Won Best Director (Howard Libov) and Best Cinematography (Ben Wolf) at the Hoboken International Film Festival, May 31, 2009. Was also nominated for Best Feature, Best Supporting Actor (Feature Film) (Connor Paolo) and Best Actor (Feature Film) (Pablo Schreiber).
- Won Gold Remi Award in Drama at the 42nd WorldFest International Independent Film Festival in Houston, TX on April 23, 9.00pm.
- Played at 7th Garden State Film Festival, Asbury Park, NJ on April 5, 12.30pm
- Played at Beverley Hills Hi-Def Film Fest, Dec 30, 2008
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