Hedges tried and failed to get “Pieces of April” financed multiple times. At one point, he’d lined up $6 million in financing, which was the top of the range for a low-budget indie film at the time.

With Thanksgiving approaching, the film "Pieces of April" is widely available on streaming platforms and makes for a timely, emotionally rich holiday watch. Why "Pieces of April" Is a Great ...

Movies with name stars don't come much cheaper than Pieces of April, shot for around $200,000 in just three weeks. But despite its meager resources, slow start and clichéd setup -- a dysfunctional ...