Synopsis
In 2007 Mobile, Alabama, Mardi Gras is celebrated... and complicated. Following a cast of characters, parades, and parties across an enduring color line, we see that beneath the surface of pageantry lies something else altogether.
Scores
Overall Score
32.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
17.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
22.3%
Review Aggregate
82.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 31 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thought-provoking, historical, lighthearted. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
thought-provokinghistoricallightheartedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score100.0
RT critic review count32
Rotten Tomatoes audience score71.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes541
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $62,645 | $91,276 |
| International | 2008 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $62,645 | $91,276 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $31,322 | $45,638 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $370,000 | $539,104 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $132,000 | $192,329 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $3,065,000 | $4,465,817 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $6,350,000 | $9,252,183 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $74,100 | $107,966 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $10,022,422 | $14,603,037 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $247,000 (est) | $359,888 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $80,000 (est) | $116,563 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $401,000 | $584,272 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $711,000 | $1,035,953 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $49,400 | $71,978 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $1,488,400 | $2,168,653 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $8,534,022 | $12,434,383 |
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