:The Walk (2022 film)
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{{Infobox film
| name = The Walk
| image =
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| director = Daniel Adams
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Michael Mailer
- Hank Blumenthal
- Paul W. Hazen
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| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Daniel Adams
- George Powell
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| starring = {{Plainlist|
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| music = Robert ToTeras
| cinematography = Don E. FauntLeRoy
| editing = Justin Williams
| studio = Mooncusser Films
| distributor = Vertical Entertainment
| released = {{Film date|2022|06|10}}
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
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The Walk is a 2022 historical drama film based on true events about the 1974 Boston desegregation busing crisis. Directed by Daniel Adams from a script he co-wrote with George Powell, the film stars Justin Chatwin, Terrence Howard, Jeremy Piven, Lovie Simone and Malcolm McDowell.
Plot
Set in 1974 Boston, the film centers on police officer Bill Coughlin, who is tasked to protect a couple of black students as they are bussed into an all-white high school, Coughlin being also under the pressure of a local crime boss. In the same time, Wendy Robbins, a 18-year-old student and her father Lamont, are caught in the middle of some violent protests on the streets, while Kate, Bill's teenage daughter, is faced with her own racist attitude.
Cast
- Justin Chatwin as Bill Coughlin
- Terrence Howard as Lamont Robbins
- Jeremy Piven as Johnny Bunkley
- Lovie Simone as Wendy Robbins
- Malcolm McDowell as McLaughlin
- Katie Douglas as Kate Coughlin
- Sally Kirkland as Mrs. Kelley
- Jay Huguley as Riley
- Anastasiya Mitrunen
- Jim Gleason
- Maggie Wagner
- Jason Alan Smith
- Tedrick Martin as Riot Cop
Production
On November 13, 2019, it was announced that Daniel Adams will be directing the film from a screenplay he co-wrote with first-time screenwriter George Powell.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/11/daniel-adams-the-walk-jeremy-breslauserpens-tomas-leach-flight-rules-1202784254/|title=Daniel Adams To Direct 'The Walk'; Jeremy Breslau Helming 'Serpens'; Tomas Leach Boards 'Flight Rules'|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Amanda|last=N'Duka|date=November 13, 2019|access-date=July 20, 2021}} In April 2021, Justin Chatwin confirmed that he will star in the film.{{cite web|url=https://www.truckcampermagazine.com/camper-lifestyle/justin-chatwin-the-balance-of-acting-and-adventure/|title=Justin Chatwin: The Balance of Acting and Adventure|website=Truck Camper Magazine|first=Gordon|last=White|date=April 5, 2021|access-date=July 20, 2021}} In July 2021, Terrence Howard, Jeremy Piven, Lovie Simone, Malcolm McDowell, Katie Douglas, Jay Huguley, Sally Kirkland, Anastasiya Mitrunen, Jim Gleason, and Maggie Wagner were officially confirmed to be part of the cast.{{cite web|url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/cmg-launches-cannes-sales-on-justin-chatwin-terrence-howard-jeremy-piven-race-drama-the-walk-exclusive/5161379.article|title=CMG launches Cannes sales on Justin Chatwin, Terrence Howard, Jeremy Piven race drama 'The Walk' (exclusive)|website=Screen International|first=Jeremy|last=Kay|date=July 9, 2021|accessdate=July 20, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/07/jay-huguley-the-walk-anzu-lawson-reminisce-madchen-amick-casting-1234790967/|title=Jay Huguley Boards Period Drama 'The Walk'; Anzu Lawson Joins Mädchen Amick's Debut Film 'Reminice'|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Matt|last=Grobar|date=July 12, 2021|access-date=July 20, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pr.com/press-release/840393|title=Sally Kirkland in New Orleans to Star in "The Walk"|website=PR.com|date=July 12, 2021|access-date=July 12, 2021}}
Principal photography began in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 13, 2021,{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CQEThCVpj0D/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CQEThCVpj0D |archive-date=2021-12-26 |url-access=registration|title=Back in the saddle. Day 1.|website=Instagram.com|first=Daniel|last=Adams|date=June 13, 2021|accessdate=July 20, 2021}}{{cbignore}} and concluded on July 12, 2021.
Release
In March 2022, it was announced that Vertical Entertainment had acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film. It was released in theaters and through video on demand in the United States on June 10, 2022.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/film-news-in-brief-march-7-1235198399/|title=Vertical Entertainment Acquires 'The Walk' Starring Justin Chatwin and Terrence Howard - Film News in Brief|website=Variety|first=Angelique|last=Jackson|date=March 7, 2022|access-date=March 8, 2022}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|11278608}}
{{Daniel Adams}}
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Category:American films based on actual events
Category:American independent films
Category:Drama films based on actual events
Category:Fictional portrayals of the Boston Police Department
Category:Films about race and ethnicity
Category:Films about racism in the United States
Category:Films directed by Daniel Adams (director)
Category:Films shot in New Orleans