Part of the movie was shot at Caldwell University, a Catholic university in New Jersey where the film's co-producer, Dr. Francine Del Vecchio, is a full-time Professor of Education.
At the time of the movie's shooting, the 10-year-old star, Mario Del Vecchio, was a real-life blue belt in karate. Now he is beyond that.
Larry "Flash" Jenkins was originally set to direct this film before his passing.