D.B. Sweeney was inspired to make this movie after visiting a friend who was a New York Firefighter that had survived the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Sweeney suggested to his friend that going to see a movie might cheer him up, and the friend replied, "They don't make movies for guys like me anymore."
In the scene at the carnival, it is stated that Chalfont, PA is located one hour west of Philadelphia. Chalfont, PA is located in Bucks County, approximately one hour north of Philadelphia.
On the DVD, the opening credits lists Janet Jones (playing Mark's wife Sherry), during the end credits she is listed as Janet Gretzky, her married name.
The car in which the friends travel is shown with Pennsylvania license plates in both front and back. Pennsylvania is a state which only issues/requires license plates on the rear of the vehicle.