Seattle's True Independent Film Festival 2009

Ride Shotgun with Wayne as he bulls his way through the Bronx, picking up his trigger happy best friend, John a racist mafia killer with a penchant for violence, stalks deadbeats, is shadowed by an invalid attached to an oxygen tank, whose dream is to become a cocaine dealer like his idol Wayne. To make matters worse, "Little Mike" and Nicky, two neighborhood psychos are robbing and killing in the middle of the night and have plans of their own. While their boss "Frankie Sunshine" brightens the neighborhood by cutting down anybody who gets in his way. It's no joyride for Wayne as he tries to keep his family together, his wife happy and find his own "Bronx Paradise." Bronx Paradise was written by Wayne Gurman and directed by William Lappe. It is based on Wayne Gurman's life. Detailing his criminal lifestyle from 1984-1999. He was arrested in 1999 and turned his life around.

Awarded the STIFFY for Tour de Force

Genre:
Alternative, Comedy, African American, Crime, Cult, Film-Noir, Mature/Adult, Satire, Dramedy