The movie “Awkward Thanksgiving” is a comedy-drama directed by Henrique Couto. This movie tells the story of a family navigating complicated relationships and finances which results in a long, awkward silence during Thanksgiving dinner. It stars notable stars Geoff Burkman, Mike Canestaro, and Tara Clark. This article offers a peek behind the scenes, major filming locations, and reveals interesting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in several locations in Ohio, USA. Filming started on March 4, 2014, and ended on March 17, 2014. The shooting locations include Dayton, a city in Ohio. New Lebanon, a small village also located in Ohio, and finally, it got filmed in Waynesville, known for its vibrant downtown area with unique boutiques and home-style dining.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Geoff Burkman | Uncle Luke |
| Mike Canestaro | Tom |
| Tara Clark | Becki |
| Henrique Couto | Trey |
| Bradley Diehl | Rich |
| Joni Durian | Ellen |
| Dee Flowered | Amanda |
| Dale Grow | Uncle Stevie |
| Maggie Grow | Little Debbie |
| Mike Hilinski | Jeremy |
| Vincent Holiday | Liam |
| Joe Kidd | Uncle Herman |
| JoAnna Lloyd | Lisa |
| Haley Madison | Sharon |
| Chandra McCracken | Selena |
| Marylee Osborne | Renee |
| Todd Rogers | Terry |
| Erin R. Ryan | Nancy |
| Amy Taint | Paige |
| Shaun Allen Walters | Paul |
| Eric Widing | Tobey |
| Rachelle Williams | Tina |
| Iabou Windimere | Aunt Kelley |
Trivia and Facts
- The screening time of “Awkward Thanksgiving” is 107 minutes.
- This family dysfunction-filled comedy-drama was released in 2014.
- Its estimated budget was tagged at $250,000.
- A noteworthy fact is that the character of Jeremy was named after Jeremy Blitz. Blitz garnered this recognition as a perk for contributing to the film on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter.
- In an intriguing crossover, the movie features elements from “Babysitter Massacre,” another movie released in 2013.
- One memorable quote from the movie comes from the character “Rich,” who exclaims, “Gobble gobble motherfuckers!”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Dayton, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 39.7589478
- Longitude: -84.1916069
- Place ID: ChIJAxTdrtWAQIgR5EwO8pLjQKY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Dayton, OH, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: New Lebanon, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 39.7453337
- Longitude: -84.3849462
- Place ID: ChIJowgzwDV6QIgRUz5Z2FQCdNI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New Lebanon, OH 45345, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Waynesville, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 39.52978239999999
- Longitude: -84.086601
- Place ID: ChIJN_0_5wCNQIgRQaNxpG9buVw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Waynesville, OH 45068, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
