A Wake in Providence

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A Wake in Providence

R

2005

1h 34m

Comedy

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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.

Dana Stevens

New York Times

11/10/2005

3/5

A warm-hearted ethnic comedy in the vein of My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

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G. Allen Johnson

San Francisco Chronicle

04/15/2005

3.5/4

Hilarious and filled with wonderful characters and situations.

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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.

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Jim Lane

Sacramento News & Review

08/07/2008

3/5

Maitland McDonagh

TV Guide

11/11/2005

1/4

[A] witless farce.

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Chuck Wilson

L.A. Weekly

11/10/2005

The performers' warmth and air of good cheer make one forgiving of the film's predictability.

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03/24/2014

Lousy acting by the pagano brothers. The rest of the movie is just as lousy. Skip it!

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Frances H

11/13/2013

Very cute comedy about bringing the girlfriend home for Grandpa's funeral. Very entertaining.

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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...)

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06/26/2008

Very funny. Some unpredictable moments.

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Anthony

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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)