''Jackpot'' is a 2001 American comedy-drama film directed by

Michael Polish Mark Polish and Michael Polish (born October 30, 1970), known informally as the Polish brothers, are American twin screenwriters and film producers. Michael usually directs their films, and Mark often has an acting role. Life The Polish brothe ...

and written by Michael and his brother,

Mark Polish Mark Polish and Michael Polish (born October 30, 1970), known informally as the Polish brothers, are American twin screenwriters and film producers. Michael usually directs their films, and Mark often has an acting role. Life The Polish brothe ...

. It had a limited release in the United States on July 27, 2001.

Plot

Sunny Holiday, an aspiring singer, abandons his wife and young daughter to embark on a tour of karaoke bars in search of the elusive big break that will catapult him to country music stardom. Living out of a pink

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for months, he and his manager meet various strangers along the way, all of whom they inevitably alienate by trying to sell a concentrated household cleaner or committing some other faux pas. Eventually, the frustrations fueled by their many disappointments nearly tear their friendship apart, and they are forced to return to the lives they had left behind.

Cast

Production

It was the first feature film shot on 24P HD and released in cinemas on 35mm film, using the Sony CineAlta F900.

Reception

, the film holds a 29% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 55 reviews with an average rating of 4.39/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "A somewhat aimless movie that's too artsy for its own good."

Accolades

Independent Spirit Awards The Independent Spirit Awards (abbreviated Spirit Awards and originally known as the FINDIE or Friends of Independents Awards), founded in 1984, are awards dedicated to independent filmmakers. Winners were typically presented with Poly(methyl m ...

*Won: John Cassavetes Award, Michael Polish (director/producer/writer), Mark Polish (producer/writer) (2002) *Nominated: Best Supporting Male, Garrett Morris (2002)

New American Cinema Award The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), held annually in Seattle, Washington since 1976, is among the top film festivals in North America. Audiences have grown steadily; the 2006 festival had 160,000 attendees. The SIFF runs for more th ...

*Won: Michael Polish

References

External links

* * * * {{Michael Polish 2001 films American comedy-drama films American independent films 2001 comedy-drama films Films directed by Michael Polish 2001 comedy films 2001 drama films 2001 independent films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films John Cassavetes Award winners