Trivia

According to Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson cast himself in the movie.

Brie Larson wanted to direct her first feature, and was offered the chance to direct this film after winning the Oscar.

The footage showing Kit in her childhood days is taken from actual home videos belonging to Brie Larson's family.

Brie Larson's directorial debut.

Music is provided by Brie Larson's former fiancee and Phantom Planet musician, Alex Greenwald.