there once was an independent film world. when unknown writers/directors etc could submit their 'dreams' to an unsuspecting world in hopes that somebody would find something original and inspiring or perhaps a distributor would come along and buy it!! no more!! its big !!!business now!!!companies are buying independent films BEFORE screening now! Big time actors and directors all make their way to canne and sundance. No there is no room anymore for a true independent film like 'sleeping in a dream!' where a writer/director/actor (in this movie jerry odonnell)can put their whole heart into something! along with his heart odonnell added touches of humor, love and opinions. He came in with ZERO experience, no friends in Hollywood and obviously NO money!! and delivered something to be proud of. at the screening i went to in upper manhattan,ny the exiting crowd seemed pleased with the effort. This is not a starred review thats for hollowwood and thumbs are for know it all establishment critics. No this movie was not a success in blockbuster terms but it DID NOT FAIL to do things independently with full heart and soul!
