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The relationship of a couple who meet by chance in New York City is put to the test when they encounter a life or death circumstance.


In 1990s New York City, teen runaway Froggy is caught in the throes of heroin addiction as she falls in love with a fellow junky, war veteran Baylis. The couple finds comfort in each other, yet they are already far too deep in a wild downward spiral.

Gillian Jacobs
Froggy

Paul Sparks
Baylis
Danny Hoch
Pinchback

Michael Shannon
Murl

Annie Parisse
Angie

Gary Wilmes
Zljko

Stephen Adly Guirgis
Mercado

Guy Van Swearingen
Herby

Anthony Katagas
Close

Danny Mastrogiorgio
Kent
Blackbird is a drama film released in 2007. Directed by Adam Rapp, it stars Gillian Jacobs, Paul Sparks, Danny Hoch. In 1990s New York City, teen runaway Froggy is caught in the throes of heroin addiction as she falls in love with a fellow junky, war veteran Baylis. The couple finds comfort in each other, yet they are already far too deep in a wild downward spiral.
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