In a press release about the film the events and stories more or less happened. Floyd Rich really did raise a pig in his back yard over two years and try to turn her into the Redskins mascot. Rico and Scooby really were given a dog. The filmmakers would put everyone in different situations to see how they would react, the rest was up to the characters. Everyone in this film plays themselves and everything was largely improvised. Only one person had to be given some kind of outline because 'his memory stinks'.In a cramped row house on the border of Washington D.C., two stories of big dreams take place. Floyd and his family have raised a 1,000 pound pig in their backyard, and are determined to turn her into the team mascot for the Redskins football team. Floyd puts his plan into motion, but the pig, named Miss Charlotte, draws unwanted attention. A few blocks away, Rico and Scooby, two teenage single fathers and best friends, are hanging around the neighborhood. As they scheme up a better life for themselves and their children, they are presented with an unexpected opportunity.
It all sounds equally fascinating and challenging to watch. Be sure to scroll through rest of the gallery for a look at the characters in the film.From a directing and editing standpoint, we wanted to show life in real time. There are six parts to this movie and six cuts. In real life, there are long periods of time when conversations unnoticeably slides into banality. And sometimes even boredom sets in. We wanted to show two great real-life stories, but just as important, we wanted to show the pace at which these real-life stories unfold.
The World Premiere of Sweaty Betty is this Sunday, March 15, 1:30 pm, at the Alamo Ritz. Successive screenings will be held on Monday, March 16, 7:15 pm, in the Rollins Theatre at The Long Center and on Thursday, March 19, 10:30 pm, at the Alamo Lamar.
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