theatres from March 22 – June 1, 2006. It was featured on the IFC program First Take. Awards Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Best Feature, Ted Kroeber, producer. Best Male Lead, Forest Whitaker. Best Supporting Female, Marcia Gay Harden. References External links LMU alumni press release about the movie. American Gun official site IFC "First Take". 2005 films 2005 crime drama films American crime drama films American independent films 2000s English-language films Films set in Chicago Films shot in Chicago IFC Films films Participant (company) films 2005 directorial debut films 2005 independent films 2000s American films