American son / produced by Danielle Renfrew, Michael Roiff ; story by Neil Abramson, Eric Schmid ; screenplay by Eric Schmid ; directed by Neil Abramson.
Nick Cannon, Melonie Diaz, Chi McBride, Tom Sizemore, April Grace, Jay Hernandez, Matt O'Leary.
Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.
Features: audio commentary; deleted scenes with optional commentary; Leave In Bakersfield: Behind the scenes of "American son."
Paramount pictures copyright 2021.
Summary
California kid Mike Holland (Nick Cannon) has only 96 hours of liberty remaining before he is deployed to Iraq to serve his country in uniform. Coming to grips with his imminent departure proves so difficult for Mike that he makes the decision to lie to his own family about his destination, a choice that burns inside him over the course of the four-day Thanksgiving holiday at his Bakersfield home.
Audience
MPAA rating: R.
Terms Of Use
For private home use only.
Summary
Follows a young Marine on four-day leave as he attempts to reconnect with family and friends before leaving for combat duty in Iraq.
