The film's weekend total pulled in just $618
Baltimore native claims no children were hurt making his films
Movie overcomes clunky adaptation with light comedic touch
The Emmy winner praised the film on Twitter
Mara Wilson, the film's star, approves of the social media sensation
The choice has critics asking questions
Out filmmaker Desiree Akhavan struggled in adapting Emily Danforth novel
A mother wrote about her concerns for her son wearing the item to school
Director Jim Fall announced the news on Facebook
More than 45 movie and TV companies signed the statement