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A Wake in Providence

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An aspiring Italian-American actor, Anthony (Vincent Pagano) is in for plenty of family drama when he brings his lovely African-American girlfriend, Alissa (Victoria Rowell), back home for his grandfather's funeral. Though race is an issue with some of Anthony's extended family members, there are many other odd topics that come to the fore, including his cousins' Mafia delusions. Luckily, Anthony's open-minded Aunt Lidia (Adrienne Barbeau) is on hand to help smooth things over.

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Dana Stevens New York Times 11/10/2005
3/5
A warm-hearted ethnic comedy in the vein of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Go to Full Review G. Allen Johnson San Francisco Chronicle 04/15/2005
3.5/4
Hilarious and filled with wonderful characters and situations. Go to Full Review Daniel M. Kimmel Variety 04/13/2005
Zesty indie comedy from Rhode Island is a winner, with ethnic humor easily mixing with universal truths about dealing with families. Go to Full Review Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review 08/07/2008
3/5
Maitland McDonagh TV Guide 11/11/2005
1/4
[A] witless farce. Go to Full Review Chuck Wilson L.A. Weekly 11/10/2005
The performers' warmth and air of good cheer make one forgiving of the film's predictability. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/24/2014 Lousy acting by the pagano brothers. The rest of the movie is just as lousy. Skip it! See more 07/29/2013 if you're from RI, this movie is an absolute must-see. Find it, buy it, watch it. ESPECIALLY if you're "F.B.I." (full blooded Italian...) See more 06/26/2008 Very funny. Some unpredictable moments. See more Read all reviews
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Rosario Roveto Jr.

Director

Vincent Pagano

Anthony

Victoria Rowell

Alissa

Mike Pagano

Frankie

Adrienne Barbeau

Aunt Lidia

Micole Mercurio

Aunt Elaine

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Synopsis An aspiring Italian-American actor, Anthony (Vincent Pagano) is in for plenty of family drama when he brings his lovely African-American girlfriend, Alissa (Victoria Rowell), back home for his grandfather's funeral. Though race is an issue with some of Anthony's extended family members, there are many other odd topics that come to the fore, including his cousins' Mafia delusions. Luckily, Anthony's open-minded Aunt Lidia (Adrienne Barbeau) is on hand to help smooth things over.
Director
Rosario Roveto Jr.
Producer
Patrick Coppola, Vincent Pagano, William Redner, Rosario Roveto Jr.
Screenwriter
Billy Van Zandt, Jane Milmore, Vincent Pagano, Mike Pagano
Distributor
Mister P. Productions
Production Co
Gladiator Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 8, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$402.6K
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Ultra-Stereo, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.37:1)