Everything's Jake
Everything's Jake is a 2000 drama film distributed by Warner Bros. The movie marks the feature writing and directorial debut of Matthew Miele, along with his producing/writing partner, Chris Fetchko. Aside from the film title referring to the main character, it is also a slang expression from the Roaring Twenties in the United States, meaning "everything is in good order". Plot. Within the most storied city in the world lives Jake (Ernie Hudson), a homeless man who calls all of Manhattan his home. Jake discovers Cameron (Graeme Malcolm), a man down on his luck and  sleeping in a tree in Central Park. Taking Cameron under his wing, Jake teaches him how to survive on the streets. Jake's friendship with Cameron winds up threatening Jake's way of life, a life no one ever thought could possibly exist, lived with heart and spirit, and a charming embrace of the city. In this heartwarming and beautifully-shot film, homelessness is shown in a new light, illustrated with a stellar performance by Ernie Hudson, alongside a number of star-studded cameos. Critical reception. "Ernie Hudson delivers a consummately warm and satisfying performance." — "Variety" Film festivals/awards. 2000  Atlantic City Film Festival — Grand Prize — Full Feature 2000 Santa Barbara International Film Festival — Burning Vision Award — Special Mention 2006 Big Apple Film Festival — Festival Prize — Best Feature