Story Ave is a 2023 American drama film directed by Aristotle Torres from a script by Torres and Bonsu Thompson, produced by Torres and Jamie Foxx, and starring Asante Blackk, Luis Guzmán, Melvin Gregg and Alex R. Hibbert. It is based on Torres's 2018 short film of the same name, which in turn was based on a true story.
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| Directed by | Aristotle Torres |
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| Cinematography | Eric Branco |
| Edited by | Jasmin Way |
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| Distributed by | Kino Lorber |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $60,218[1] |
Story Ave had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 11, 2023. It was released by Kino Lorber in select cinemas on September 29, 2023. At the 55th NAACP Image Awards the film was nominated for Outstanding Independent Motion Picture.
Premise
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A teenage graffiti artist runs away from home and robs an MTA worker at gunpoint, which changes the lives of them both forever.
Cast
edit- Asante Blackk as Kadir Grayson
- Luis Guzmán as Luis Torres
- Melvin Gregg as Sean Skemes Hernandez
- Alex R. Hibbert as Maurice Moe Hernandez
- Coral Pena as Gloria Sanchez
- Cassandra Freeman as Olivia Grayson
- Hassan Johnson as Reggie
Production
editIn August 2022, it was announced Asante Blackk, Melvin Gregg, Alex R. Hibbert, Coral Pena, Cassandra Freeman, Hassan Johnson and Luis Guzmán had joined the cast of the film, with Aristotle Torres directing from a screenplay he wrote alongside Bonsu Thompson, and Jamie Foxx serving as a producer.[2]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 11, 2023.[3][4] In May 2023, Kino Lorber acquired distribution rights to the film.[5]
The film was released in the United States on September 29, 2023.[6]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 95% of 21 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.60/10.[7] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 66 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Story Ave". The Numbers. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 24, 2023). "Asante Blackk & Luis Guzmán To Topline Aristotle Torres' First Feature 'Story Ave' For FirstGen & Jamie Foxx's Foxxhole; Alex Hibbert, Melvin Gregg, Cassandra Freeman & Coral Peña Also Set". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
- ^ "Story Ave". South by Southwest. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 11, 2023). "SXSW Lineup Includes 'Dungeons & Dragons' On Opening Night, 'Evil Dead Rise', Eva Longoria's 'Flamin' Hot', A24's 'Problemista' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
- ^ Flam (May 25, 2023). "Kino Lorber Acquires North American Rights to SXSW Winner 'Story Ave,' Produced by Jamie Foxx". Charna. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
- ^ Rogers, Jamie (September 18, 2023). "'Story Ave' Trailer: Luis Guzmán & Asante Blackk Star In A Touching Tale About Growing Up In The Bronx [Exclusive]". The Playlist. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
- ^ "Story Ave". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
- ^ "Story Ave". Metacritic. Retrieved October 28, 2023.