Everything's Jake

93 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

Everything's Jake is a 2000 drama film distributed by Warner Bros. The movie marks the feature writing and directorial debut of Matthew Miele, along with his producing/writing partner, Chris Fetchko. Aside from the film title referring to the main character, it is also a slang expression from the Roaring Twenties in the United States, meaning "everything is in good order".

Plot

Within the most storied city in the world lives Jake (Ernie Hudson), a homeless man who calls all of Manhattan his home. Jake discovers Cameron (Graeme Malcolm), a man down on his luck and sleeping in a tree in Central Park.

Taking Cameron under his wing, Jake teaches him how to survive on the streets. Jake's friendship with Cameron winds up threatening Jake's way of life, a life no one ever thought could possibly exist, lived with heart and spirit, and a charming embrace of the city. In this heartwarming and beautifully-shot film, homelessness is shown in a new light, illustrated with a stellar performance by Ernie Hudson, alongside a number of star-studded cameos.

Cast

• Ernie Hudson as Jake
• Graeme Malcolm as Cameron
• Willis Burks as Colonel
• Phyllis Diller as Misty
• Doug E. Doug as Taxicab Driver
• Stephen Furst as Assistant Librarian
• Robin Givens as Publisher
• Lou Myers as Abe
• Lou Rawls as Hot Dog Vendor
• Debbie Allen as Librarian

Critical reception

"Ernie Hudson delivers a consummately warm and satisfying performance." — Variety

Film festivals/awards

2000 Atlantic City Film Festival — Grand Prize — Full Feature
2000 Santa Barbara International Film Festival — Burning Vision Award — Special Mention
2006 Big Apple Film Festival — Festival Prize — Best Feature

External links

• Official Site
• Everything's Jake at IMDb
• DVD Review from Moving Pictures Magazine^{[permanent dead link]}
• DVD Review from The Trades