Synopsis
Can You Dig This explores the urban gardening revolution currently taking place in South Central Los Angeles, one of the largest food deserts in the country. We follow the inspirational personal journeys of five 'gangster gardeners,' all planting the seeds for a better life.
Scores
Overall Score
22.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
1.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
14.6%
Review Aggregate
82.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 3 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize uplifting, character-driven, family-friendly. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
upliftingcharacter-drivenfamily-friendlyemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count3
Rotten Tomatoes audience score83.0
RT audience rating count25
IMDb rating8.2
IMDb votes76
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2015 | $15,909 | $21,058 |
| International | 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2015 | $15,909 | $21,058 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2015 | $7,954 | $10,529 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2015 | $488,000 | $645,931 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2015 | $511,000 | $676,374 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2015 | $553,000 | $731,967 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2015 | $1,482,000 | $1,961,618 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2015 | $65,400 | $86,565 |
| Total Revenues | 2015 | $3,107,354 | $4,112,984 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2015 | $218,000 (est) | $288,551 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2015 | $80,000 (est) | $105,890 (est) |
| Participations | 2015 | $124,000 | $164,130 |
| Residuals ? | 2015 | $176,000 | $232,959 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2015 | $43,600 | $57,710 |
| Total Expenses | 2015 | $641,600 | $849,240 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2015 | $2,465,754 | $3,263,743 |
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