Neo Ned
Neo Ned is a 2005 romantic drama film starring Jeremy Renner, Gabrielle Union, Sally Kirkland, Cary Elwes, Eddie Kaye Thomas, and Ethan Suplee. It was written by Tim Boughn and directed by Van Fischer.

Synopsis
The film stars Jeremy Renner as Ned Nelson, a Skinhead who ends up in a mental institution where he meets Rachael (Gabrielle Union), a black woman claiming to be the reincarnation of Adolf Hitler. The unlikely couple's hookup leads them down a shocking road to recovery.

Cast
 Jeremy Renner as Ned
 Gabrielle Union as Rachael
 Sally Kirkland as Shelly Nelson
 Cary Elwes as Dr. Magnuson
 Eddie Kaye Thomas as Joey 
 Ethan Suplee as Orderly Johnny
 Giuseppe Andrews as Josh
 Steve Railsback as Mr Day
 Richard Riehle as Officer Roy Pendleton
 Michael Shamus Wiles as Ned's Dad
 Anthony Morgann as Social Worker

Reception
The film currently holds an 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Awards
To date, the film has won 10 film awards, out of 10 total nominations.

2005
Slamdance Film Festival 
Best Narrative Feature

2006
Ashland Independent Film Festival
Best Feature Film
  
Newport Beach Film Festival
Outstanding Achievement in Directing, Van Fischer 
  
Palm Beach International Film Festival 
Best Actor, Jeremy Renner 
Best Actress, Gabrielle Union 
Best Director, Van Fischer 
Best Feature

San Diego Film Festival

Best Screenplay - Tim Boughn
Audience Award - Best Narrative Feature
  
Sarasota Film Festival 
Best Narrative Feature

Film release
After three years of festival screenings (from 2005's Tribeca Film Festival premiere to 2008's Suppository Films Reelblack Festival), the film premiered on Starz on August 19, 2008. It was picked up for distribution by CodeBlack Entertainment, which released the film on DVD on December 2, 2008.