'Donald Cried' trivia and fun facts

Based on...

The film is based on a short film with the same name released in 2012.

Strenght athletes

Actors Ted Arcidi (Corey) and Patrick Languzzi (Barry) had a friendship that dated back to 1986 where they trained at the same gym in Waltham, Mass. Arcidi was training for, and later set the world record for the bench press (reflected in the bowling alley office scene) making him the strongest man in the world. Languzzi was a young bodybuilder climbing the amateur ranks where he won two national amateur titles and earned professional status before going on to finish top three at the professional Mr. Universe and top five at the America.

Crowdfunding

Making and distribution of this movie funded through the website, Kickstarter.