The film is noted for including musicians Carl Newman and Dan Bejar, Thurier's bandmates in The New Pornographers, and Jason Zumpano in supporting roles.James Keast, "The New Pornographers: Mutual Appreciation Pop Society". Exclaim!, November 1, 2000. The film's screening at the 2000 Toronto International Film Festival enabled The New Pornographers to play their first show in Toronto, several weeks in advance of the release of their debut album Mass Romantic.Tim Perlich, "Pornographers get film fest boost". Now, September 7, 2000.
