Our Family Wedding (2010)

About Our Family Wedding

"Our Family Wedding" is a romantic comedy-drama directed by Rick Famuyiwa. It presents the humorous tale of two overbearing fathers who have to put their discomfort and cultural clash to the side, while their children, who just got back from a romantic trip, are planning to get married. In the midst of pre-wedding tension, chaos, and an adamant donkey, everyone learns an important lesson about the meaning of love and ties of the family.

Making / Production

Released in 2010 and directed by Rick Famuyiwa, "Our Family Wedding" managed to paint an amusing portrait of two diverse families coming together. Fox Searchlight Pictures distributed the film. The production team includes Edward Saxon, Steven J. Wolfe, and Scott Hyman.

Actors

• Forest Whitaker: Played the role of Brad Boyd, Lucia's overbearing father. Whitaker's vibrant acting added a layer of humor and intensity to his character.
• America Ferrera: As Lucia Ramirez, Ferrera played the bride-to-be who struggles to bring her and Marcus's family together for the wedding.
• Lance Gross: Gross depicted Marcus Boyd, the groom who is trying to navigate his family's expectations and his love for Lucia.
• Carlos Mencia: Played the character of Miguel Ramirez, Lucia's stubborn and traditional father. His performance added a flavor of cultural essence and comic relief.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film features a stubborn family donkey who steals the show in several scenes.
• "Our Family Wedding" centers around a multi-cultural wedding, a theme not typically observed in mainstream Hollywood films.

Awards

No significant awards were won by "Our Family Wedding".

Quotes

• Brad Boyd: "My son's off limits."
• Lucia Ramirez: "This is about me and Marcus, not you!"
• Miguel Ramirez: "They say the best way to gain a woman's love is to earn the love of her family."

Music, Soundtrack

• "You and me" by Lifehouse
• "Endless Love" by Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
• "Cutie Pie" by One Way