2006 movie “Freedomland.” We will go over the main actors, including Samuel L. Jackson, Julianne Moore, and Edie Falco, and discuss the filming locations and dates. We will also provide some fun trivia and facts that many people might not know about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
Freedomland was filmed in a variety of locations, including the Seaview Hospital in Staten Island, New York City, New York. A few scenes were also shot at the Red Fox Diner Restaurant, located at 138 Route 9A, Elmsford, New York. Other general shoot locations included other parts of New York City and Yonkers, New York. The filming began on March 31, 2005.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Samuel L. Jackson | Lorenzo Council |
| Julianne Moore | Brenda Martin |
| Edie Falco | Karen Collucci |
| Ron Eldard | Danny Martin |
| William Forsythe | Boyle |
| Anthony Mackie | Billy Williams |
| LaTanya Richardson Jackson | Marie |
| Clarke Peters | Reverend Longway |
| Peter Friedman | Lt. Gold |
| Domenick Lombardozzi | Leo Sullivan |
| Aasif Mandvi | Dr. Anil Chatterjee |
| Philip Bosco | Priest |
| Fly Williams III | Rafik |
| Portia | Doreen / Rafik’s Sister |
| Haneefah Wood | Vicky / Rafik’s Sister |
| Dorian Missick | Jason Council |
| Joe Forbrich | Hal |
| Donna Cutugno | Elaine |
| Genevieve Hudson-Price | Tina |
| Marlon Sherman | Cody |
| Bill Walsh | County Sheriff |
| Patricia Mauceri | Judge |
| Richard Price | Brenda’s Attorney |
| Catrina Ganey | Lorraine |
| Liza Colón-Zayas | Bea |
| Colman Domingo | Male Patient |
| Teodorina Bello | Female Patient |
| D.C. Benny | Hospital Cop |
| Maduka Steady | Hospital Cop |
| Jason Furlani | Officer Holding Hat |
| Chance Kelly | Visored Cop at Riot |
| Danielle Carter | Cassandra / Rainbow Club |
| Brandon Bennett | Young Boy / Rainbow Club |
| Ira Hawkins | Older Male Tenant |
| Sharon Washington | Rose / Female Tenant |
| Ernestine Jackson | Nurse |
| Santiago Socorro | Triage Nurse |
| Cheryl Wills | News Anchor |
| Brian Dykstra | Blockade Cop |
| Jamel Scott | Salim |
| Gil Deeble | Angry Male Tenant |
| Jarrod Gandy | Boy in Front of Fire |
| Jasmin Walker | Denise |
| Timothy Shannon | Buzzer Cop |
| Marisa Redanty | Female Reporter |
| Adam Kulbersh | Man in Crowd |
| Sapphire Quick | Rainbow Club Kid |
| Steven Smith II | Rainbow Club Kid |
| Eric L. Abrams | Cop (uncredited) |
| Douglas J. Aguirre | Detective (uncredited) |
| Tony Terrell Alston | Resident (uncredited) |
| Anthony Amodeo | Medic (uncredited) |
| Jonnie Brown | Cop in Hallway (uncredited) |
| Phil Campanella | Cop (uncredited) |
| Todd Carroll | Riot Cop (uncredited) |
| Rory Clarke | Rowdy Teen #1 (uncredited) |
| Dominic Colón | Medic (uncredited) |
| Shaun Paul Costello | Rioter (uncredited) |
| Greg D’Agostino | Riot Cop (uncredited) |
| Barbara Ann Davison | Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Brandon DeLaurentiis | Protester (uncredited) |
| Robert Feeley | Bystander (uncredited) |
| Barbara Ann Ferro | E.R. Doctor (uncredited) |
| Victor Girone | Cop (uncredited) |
| Richard Gnolfo | Bailiff Beresford (uncredited) |
| Shevy Gutierrez | Hospital Cop (uncredited) |
| James Holloway | Rookie Cop #1 (uncredited) |
| Alonzo F. Jones | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Garett Knights | Gannon Resident (uncredited) |
| John Lanzillotto | Vietnam Veteran (uncredited) |
| Chris T. Margaritis | Dog Handler / K-9 Unit (uncredited) |
| Robert Mauzell | Dempsey Cop (uncredited) |
| David McDaniel | Gannon Cop (uncredited) |
| Dolores McDougal | Search Party Member (uncredited) |
| Shareef McIntosh | Extra (uncredited) |
| Steven Moreti | Search Party Leader (uncredited) |
| Lisa Marie Palmieri | Gannon Resident (uncredited) |
| Loukas Papas | Search Party Member (uncredited) |
| Gloria Parks | Civic Leader (uncredited) |
| Anthony M. Pizzuto | Armstrong Resident (uncredited) |
| Jackie Quinones | Featured (uncredited) |
| Michael Rady | (uncredited) |
| Anslem Richardson | Rookie Cop (uncredited) |
| Julia Roth | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Jesus Ruiz | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Thomas Russo | Cop (uncredited) |
| Michalina Scorzelli | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Cassandra Seidenfeld | Armstrong Tennant (uncredited) |
| Rose Sias | Tenant #11 (uncredited) |
| Justin Smith | Tenant (uncredited) |
| Brian Smyj | Cop (uncredited) |
| Stewart Summers | Prosecutor (uncredited) |
| Ronald Sylvers | Search Party Member (uncredited) |
| Rebecca Thomas | Volunteer (uncredited) |
| Bill Walters | Searcher (uncredited) |
| Marc Yarrish | Inmate (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Samuel L. Jackson played Lorenzo Council in the movie.
- Julianne Moore portrayed Brenda Martin.
- Edie Falco was cast as Karen Collucci.
- Ron Eldard played Danny Martin.
- William Forsythe was seen as Boyle in the movie.
- Other notable actors include Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Felicia, Anthony Mackie as Billy Williams, LaTanya Richardson Jackson as Marie, Clarke Peters as Reverend Longway, Peter Friedman as Lt. Gold, and Domenick Lombardozzi as Leo Sullivan.
- The movie was directed by Joe Roth and written by Richard Price.
- The film falls into the Crime and Drama genres.
- “Freedomland” was released on 17th February 2006 in the USA.
- The film was appreciated and received 2 wins & 3 nominations in various categories.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Seaview Hospital, Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.5914151
- Longitude: -74.132324
- Place ID: ChIJLagxrRtMwokRzs7BenKhhJQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 460 Brielle Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Red Fox Diner Restaurant – 138 Route 9A, Elmsford, New York, USA
- Latitude: 41.0536255
- Longitude: -73.8207698
- Place ID: EhhOWS05QSwgRWxtc2ZvcmQsIE5ZLCBVU0EiLiosChQKEgmZllhLSOzCiRGmjWzWLHfV9xIUChIJG9RGDxmVwokRLTlCiV2ACV0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: NY-9A, Elmsford, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Yonkers, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.9312099
- Longitude: -73.89874689999999
- Place ID: ChIJoa9DCQjAwokRotrYpIRzlr4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Yonkers, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
