The film features ensemble cast stars Thomas Jefferson Byrd, Ellen Cleghorne, B-Real, Balthazar Getty, Lori Petty and Bad Azz.
The film follows a homeless former jazz musician (Thomas Jefferson Byrd) trying to survive in MacArthur Park.
MacArthur Park premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2001, where it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize.
[2] The film received positive reviews from critics for subject matter and performances (particularly Byrd, Getty, Deary, Cleghorne and Lori Petty).
[4] Film critic Dennis Harvey from Variety gave it positive review praising Wirth's feature directing debut and acting performances.