Primary Cast:
Savannah Stehlin, Sydney Park, Rachel Fox, Michael Arnold, Oana Gregory
Director:
J.B. Ghuman, Jr.
Screenwriter:
J.B. Ghuman, Jr.
Producers:
Christopher Racster, Chad Allen, Honey Labrador, Geric Frost
Editor:
Phillip Bartell
Director of Photography:
Bradley Stonesifer
Executive Producer:
Kevin Frost, Geric Frost
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[SPORK] | 2009 | 81 min | Feature Narrative
Directed by: J.B. Ghuman, Jr.
USAWorld Premiere
Interests: Coming of Age, Dramedy, LGBT, TFF Virtual, Youthwww.spork-the-movie.com/
Cast & Credits
Program Notes
Junior high isn't easy for anyone—especially if you're a frizzy-haired, pink-cheeked hermaphrodite like Spork. Neither a spoon, nor a fork, but rocking elements of both utensils, Spork could use a little smidgen of magic to make her life sparkle. Raised in a trailer park by her well-intentioned white trash older brother after her mom's death, she is relentlessly taunted by the antics of Betsy Byotch's gaggle of mean girls. But when her new-best-friend neighbor Tootsie Roll breaks her leg and can't compete for the cash prize in the junior talent show, Spork gets schooled in the freshest of early '90s booty-poppin' moves by Tootsie and her pals. A litany of fellow outcasts step it up along the way to give Spork the edge she needs, including a girl named Chunk and Justin Timberlake-obsessed Charlie.
Littered with colorful dialogue from a tween cast with mouths beyond their years, this '80s-inspired, candy-coated black comedy and its cast of misfits prove that anyone can fit in as long as you make a place for yourself. Breakout performances by Savannah Stehlin as Spork and Sydney Park as the electrifying Tootsie Roll are the cherry on top of actor J.B. Ghuman, Jr.'s directorial debut.
Winner of Tribeca Film Festival Virtual Best Feature Film. Click for Showtimes
March 16, 2010 10:15 AM
Rob said:
Spork
you got to see this movie
March 16, 2010 04:18 PM
kp said:
Incredible!
So many up and coming talent1 Look out for all of them!
March 16, 2010 10:38 PM
mr said:
Go Spork!
This will be amazing, fresh and funny...thank you Tribeca! Watch out for these tweens!
March 20, 2010 02:53 PM
kayla said:
this was also a fun movie to make.
March 25, 2010 10:44 AM
john said:
Heard they rocked at the W
can't wait to see this movie the kids were all excited at the tribeca party!
March 25, 2010 11:22 AM
lil daisy said:
spork
i was a black street girl in this movie! very funny!
March 27, 2010 12:14 AM
Lissy said:
JB
JB is a visionary! This film with blow you away.
March 27, 2010 12:37 PM
tom said:
wheres the trailer?
we want to see what this is about
April 04, 2010 04:08 PM
Laika said:
Why the use of the word "hermaphrodite"?
"Hermaphrodite" is an outdated, inaccurate and stigmatizing term. *Very* few intersexed people use this term and the Intersex Society of North America is against its use. They discuss why on their website: http://www.isna.org/faq/hermaphrodite So why does the movie (or at least the promotional material) use the word? Are they just uninformed?
April 05, 2010 11:27 AM
Christopher said:
Why use the word "hermaphrodite"
Laika brings up a good point. Hermaphrodite is a dated term, but necessary here. Greater society does not yet know or understand the term "Intersexed". And as a tool to reach a broad audience, Hermaphrodite allows us to draw the audience in and help them understand the story. It also brings reaction from those who want to reshape this personal issue. Being too politically correct with story telling makes many feel like they are being preached to or that it is too much of a 'message' piece. Sometimes a little political inappropriateness is necessary, both to stir comment (such as above) and to be an authentic reflection of society and situations. This was carefully thought out by the team of LGBT filmmakers responsible for the film. The use of a dated term means that some will question our process (like Laika) and others will be more open to discourse or want to learn more. The result is that discourse and education occurs. That is the real goal. Message with a little 'm'. And the fact that Laika chose to comment, tells us we were right in our strategy. Thanks to you for allowing us the opportunity to comment on our broader goals in an organic fashion. We also are working with respected members of the Intersex community to formulate our talking points and educational efforts that will coincide with the release of the film. We take the handling of this content seriously. We want to treat the conversation with respect and dignity. We hope that this will stir Laika and others to view the film and understand that we are telling the story on an outsider who triumphs and in so doing, hopefully affects perception of those who are different in a positive manner.
April 05, 2010 04:39 PM
Annie Anti-exploitatation said:
"hermaphodite"?- it's actually "intersex", did you even do any research?
Just because you "worked with a bunch of LGBT filmmakers" does not make the title any less offensive, or the message any less stigmatizing or exploitative (See the Ticked Off Tra**ies With Knives" page where a gay man director does a poor job of "depicting trans people"). Also- many intersex people do not identify as a part of the “LGBT community”, so your comment right there is also problematic. Using the intersex communities identity name that they have chosen for themselves is not being "preachy" or "pc", its' being respectful, responsible and accurate. Using the updated term “intersex” is better than using an extremely offensive term "hermapodite"(you might have well as said "it" or "he-she") that an oppressed minority feels misrepresents and defames them. One does not have to use an offensive term to enroll an audience, so I diaagree on that justification of yours as well. It would have been easy to educate people right out the gate in this project, instead of capitalizing on a sensational term the majority of a community disagrees with. As the intersex community struggles to get healthcare and civil rights, and to educate on their plight, it's titles such as "Spork", and using the ancient and wrong term "hermaphodite" that will create more stigma, miseducation and back stepping. I hope you make loads of money and get a lot of laughs at the expense of a distressed community (or not).
April 05, 2010 09:48 PM
izzy said:
wait until you see it
why dont you wait until you see the film to see if its offensive?
April 06, 2010 12:25 PM
Christopher said:
Annie Anti Exploitation
Thank you for your statement. You make many very important, powerful points. We appreciate you taking the time to make your voice heard. Our hope is that you will come and see the movie and judge our actions and intent along the lines of your thoughts above. Whether it changes your mind or not about the film, we hope at least you will continue to engage in a dialogue about this important issue.
April 06, 2010 10:45 PM
Rick said:
Annie Anti-Exploitation
Annie, your comment about the LGBTIQ community proves that you have no idea what you are talking about. If you were truly an informed person speaking up for intersex rights then you would know that the Intersex Society has aligned itself with the LGBTQ. As with most things, a truly open minded person would withold judgement or criticism until after they have seen the project.
April 07, 2010 12:06 AM
Zeph said:
"hermaphrodite"
I have been privledged to view the film. Understandably those who have yet to see it do not understand that because of the socio-economic and educational background of the main character and the pseudo era the film is set in, anything other than the term would be a diservice to the validity of the setting and characters. Furthermore, the central story is more about outcasts and fitting in rather than a heavy subject matter for intersexed. In many ways the film beautifully highlights the misunderstanding and social problems faced by intersexed and gives an understanding and empathy for any minority group. In fact, by the end I was looking beyond the fact that Spork was anything other than a remarkable individual. Isn't that the aim of all minorities, to be seen not as thier branded differences but instead as themselves.
April 13, 2010 12:18 PM
Jeremy Gordon said:
AMAZING CAST
Hi all, This is Jeremy Gordon. I'm the Casting Director of SPORK. I love seeing all the passionate comments about our film. I'm very, very proud of our incredibly talented cast. These kids pulled off something magical with our director, JB Ghuman, and I hope you all get a chance to see this film at the festival or through the online virtual pass you can get through Tribeca's site. Much love and happiness.
April 23, 2010 09:56 AM
Crack MC said:
I CANNOT WAIT
I can't wait to watch SPORK on TFF Virtual tomorrow night!
April 24, 2010 01:24 PM
Dawn said:
what minorities want
"Isn't that the aim of all minorities, to be seen not as their branded differences but instead as themselves." Actually, Zeph, the aim of all minorities is self-determination.
April 24, 2010 10:27 PM
Stephanie said:
Great, great, great!
Saw the premiere tonite....such a wonderful and fun movie! I hope it gets picked up so the rest of the world can enjoy it as much as we did.
April 26, 2010 12:37 AM
Zeph said:
Dawn self determination
No Dawn, the aim of ALL HUMANS is self determination. We, as a minority, want to transcend predjudice and stigmatizing boundries and labels that we have been shackled with by uneducated people. Spork is wonderful, because it illustates some of the challenges that WE minorities face.
April 26, 2010 10:59 AM
Tom said:
Fantastic Film!
After attending the premier, I highly encourage others to attend the screenings. The issues addressed can be extrapolated to many situations facing our culture today and the use of humor, 80s retro and genuine cast performances made the movie memorable. I’d see it again. Nicely done!
April 28, 2010 08:28 PM
Ricky said:
Way to go Spork!
I have to be honest at first I was hating this film, it was too artsy for my taste but by the middle I was in love! I laughed, I cried and I watched others do the same..the kids were uniformly great... really they all had great characters and very very natural. I hate to admit it though I loved Charlie and Spork the best because I saw a little of myself in each of them ..and when Charlie sang??? Oh the tears....am I pretty? Yes you were all VERY pretty! great job and I hope this gets distribution...we need Spork in the world!! 5 stars!
April 30, 2010 10:19 AM
b412 said:
TOOTSIE ROLLLLLLLL!!!
I loved every moment of Sydney Park's performance! She is so gifted - when Tootsie Roll speaks - you listen!!
April 30, 2010 12:17 PM
pickledham said:
Will DVD or soundtrack be released
this was a really amazingly well done film . It was funny to see Spork walking a stuffed dog. love the Tootsie roll character also her character mom lines at the trailer park was hilarious. found it was interesting that only the ending credits were done in 3D. love the soundtrack. keeping my eye out for the soundtrack and / or the film on DVD with bloopers and interesting tidbits. . enjoyed it very much. keep producing great films like this. Daryl @PickledHam on twitter
May 04, 2010 04:37 PM
nikkiflux said:
SPORK
I am so proud of this movie - it was an honor to cast all the background in it and a pleasure to be there in New York to see it in the Theatre. Touching, quirky, funny and endearing. You must see this movie. I've said it before to the production team and I'm saying it here: "This movie is going to be a pop culture phenomenon!"
May 08, 2010 06:36 AM
Lithee said:
uhm how do i SEE it
I have never seen a tribeca how do I uhm.. view it.
August 14, 2010 10:19 AM
azactor said:
Awesome Crew !
I came in from AZ and spent 4 days working as background on this project. It was a great experience and the cast and crew are awesome people! Im proud to be a little part of something sure to be a big hit.
August 14, 2010 06:51 PM
Emily Arrington said:
How
Hey jb it's Emily I did background hall scene play bball with Keith David and the talent show and choregrapher the bunny dance ! It was amazing working with the crew how do I get my copy I wanna see the amazing cast in action?