'MC Serch' lobbied hard for the role of Zack before Michael Rapaport was cast. Serch settled for a job as the film's music supervisor.
Adrian Brody was up for the lead role.
There is a poster in the school that says "AIDS is Real, Protect Yourself." Ray Sharkey passed away due to AIDS complications and the poster was shown one scene after he appeared in the film.
Rapper NAS' very first track appeared on the soundtrack.
Shot at Frank Cody High School In the summer of 1991.