''Park'' is an independent

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film written and directed by Kurt Voelker in his feature directorial debut. It stars William Baldwin,

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, Ricki Lake, Melanie Lynskey, Izabella Miko,

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, Cheri Oteri, and Treach. The story revolves around a group of colorful characters whose lives intertwine over the course of one day in a Los Angeles public

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. ''Park'' was given the Audience Award at the 8th annual CineVegas Festival, where it premiered in June 2006. It had a limited theatrical run in 2007. The film received a mixed reception from critics.

Main cast

* William Baldwin – Dennis * Ricki Lake – Peggy * Cheri Oteri – Claire * Melanie Lynskey – Sheryl * Izabella Miko – Krysta *

– Meredith *

– Nathan *

– Babar *

– April * Anthony 'Treach' Criss – Darnell *

– Javier

Awards

* Audience Award, CineVegas 2006 * Best Screenplay Award, Fylmz Festival 2007 * Bud Abbot Award – Best Feature Comedy, Garden State Film Festival 2007 * Audience Award, Sonoma Valley Film Festival 2007

References

External links

Official websiteMyspace website
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