Director Adrienne Shelly was killed shortly after the film was completed. Keri Russell was called in to record a director's commentary for the DVD in her place, recounting the on-set creative process and decisions that went into making the film.
The film was shot in 20 days.
The last name of Jenna's doctor, Pomatter, is the combination of three of Adrienne Shelly's favorite Yankees players: Jorge POsada, Hideki MATsui, and Derek JeTER.
Now a hit Broadway musical with music by Sara Bareilles.