The movie “Made in America” was released in 1993. This comedy film deals with a young black woman who discovers her white father is a sperm donor. The cast includes actress Whoopi Goldberg and the talented actors Ted Danson and Will Smith. This write-up explores the filming locations, details about the shoot, and interesting trivias about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in various locations across California, USA. These include Albany, Berkeley, and Oakland. Some scenes were also shot at the University of California, Berkeley, and the 13099 Skyline Boulevard in Oakland. The filming took place over a period from April 18, 1992, to June 30, 1992.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Whoopi Goldberg | Sarah Mathews |
| Ted Danson | Hal Jackson |
| Will Smith | Tea Cake Walters |
| Nia Long | Zora Mathews |
| Paul Rodriguez | Jose |
| Jennifer Tilly | Stacy |
| Peggy Rea | Alberta |
| Clyde Kusatsu | Bob Takashima |
| David Bowe | Teddy |
| Jeff Joseph | James |
| Rawley Valverde | Diego |
| Fred Mancuso | Bruce |
| Charlene Fernetz | Paula |
| Shawn Levy | Dwayne |
| Lu Leonard | Sperm Bank Nurse |
| Joe Lerer | Hospital Doctor |
| Janice Edwards | Hospital Nurse |
| Michael McFall | Hospital Intern |
| Phyllis Avery | White Woman #1 |
| Frances Bergen | White Woman #2 |
| O’Neal Compton | Rocky |
| Michael Halton | Stew |
| William John Murphy | P.A. #1 |
| Ross Benjamin | P.A. #2 |
| Mel Stewart | Principal Rockwell |
| David E. Kazanjian | Mr. Alden |
| James Cranna | Person at Car Lot |
| Shannon Orrock | Wife at Car Lot |
| Alexandra Joy Cuccia | Child at Car Lot |
| Chikako Felper | Japanese Woman #1 |
| Patricia Jow | Japanese Woman #2 |
| Raquel Osborne | Woman in Sushi Bar |
| James Anthony Cotton | Man with Beer |
| Miyuki Takei | Sushi Waitress |
| Akihide ‘Bo’ Fujiyama | Sushi Chef |
| Gregory Fields | Rapper |
| Meashell McCann | Rapper |
| Antoine Foote | Rapper |
| Jeffrey Russell | Rapper |
| Rico E. Anderson | Man in Sushi Bar (uncredited) |
| Larry Laverty | Mechanic (uncredited) |
| Theodore Carl Soderberg | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Tai | Elephant (uncredited) |
| Judy Thompson | Bikini Model (uncredited) |
| Johnpaul Williams | Cute Guy on Date (uncredited) |
| A’da Alison Woolfolk | Sushi Bar Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Richard Benjamin was the director of the film.
- Its script was written by Marcia Brandwynne, Nadine Schiff, and Holly Goldberg Sloan.
- The film was premiered on May 28, 1993, in the USA.
- The movie went on to win an award and received a nomination for another.
- The performances of the film’s stars, Whoopi Goldberg playing as Sarah Mathews, Ted Danson as Hal Jackson, and Will Smith as Tea Cake Walters, were widely appreciated.
- The film’s length is approximately 1h 51min.
- The movie received mixed reviews, with 29 user reviews and 17 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Albany, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.886704
- Longitude: -122.2977557
- Place ID: ChIJPQVb0tJ4hYARLxEHP9E4sNU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Albany, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Berkeley, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.8715226
- Longitude: -122.273042
- Place ID: ChIJ00mFOjZ5hYARk-l1ppUV6pQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Berkeley, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Oakland, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.8043514
- Longitude: -122.2711639
- Place ID: ChIJA-2qKIt9hYARZ5N1NdUVtHE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Oakland, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
