Story Ave
{{Infobox film
| name = Story Ave
| image = Story Ave poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Aristotle Torres
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Aristotle Torres
- Lizzie Shapiro
- Datari Turner
- Jamie Foxx
}}
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Aristotle Torres
- Bonsu Thompson
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Asante Blackk
- Luis Guzmán
- Melvin Gregg
- Alex R. Hibbert
- Coral Pena
- Cassandra Freeman
- Hassan Johnson
}}
| music = {{Plainlist|
- Pierre Charles
- Chuck Inglish
}}
| cinematography = Eric Branco
| editing = Jasmin Way
| production_companies = {{Plainlist|
- First Gen Content
- Foxxhole Entertainment
- The Space Program
- Mero Mero Productions
- Dark Rabbit Productions
}}
| distributor = Kino Lorber
| released = {{Film date|2023|3|11|SXSW|2023|9|29|United States}}
| runtime = 94 minutes
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
| gross = $60,218{{cite web|url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Story-Ave-(2023)#tab=summary|title=Story Ave|website=The Numbers|access-date=December 18, 2023}}
}}
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.
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
- 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
In 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.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/08/asante-blackk-luis-guzman-set-for-aristotle-torres-first-feature-story-ave-1235098600/|title=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|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Matt|last=Grobar|date=August 24, 2023|access-date=October 28, 2023}}
Release
The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 11, 2023.{{cite web|url=https://schedule.sxsw.com/2023/films/2078837|title=Story Ave|website=South by Southwest|access-date=October 28, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/01/2023-sxsw-film-lineup-dungeons-and-dragons-opening-movie-1235218171/|title=SXSW Lineup Includes 'Dungeons & Dragons' On Opening Night, 'Evil Dead Rise', Eva Longoria's 'Flamin' Hot', A24's 'Problemista' & More|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro|date=January 11, 2023|access-date=October 28, 2023}} In May 2023, Kino Lorber acquired distribution rights to the film.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/kino-lorber-story-ave-jamie-foxx-1235625382/|title=Kino Lorber Acquires North American Rights to SXSW Winner 'Story Ave,' Produced by Jamie Foxx|website=Charna|last=Flam|date=May 25, 2023|access-date=October 28, 2023}}
The film was released in the United States on September 29, 2023.{{cite web|url=https://theplaylist.net/story-ave-trailer-exclusive-luis-guzman-assante-black-20230918/|title='Story Ave' Trailer: Luis Guzmán & Asante Blackk Star In A Touching Tale About Growing Up In The Bronx [Exclusive]|website=The Playlist|first=Jamie|last=Rogers|date=September 18, 2023|access-date=October 28, 2023}}
Reception
{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|95|7.60|21|ref=yes|access-date=October 28, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/story_ave|title=Story Ave|website=Rotten Tomatoes|access-date=October 28, 2023}} {{Metacritic film prose|66|9|ref=yes|access-date=October 28, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/story-ave/|title=Story Ave|website=Metacritic|access-date=October 28, 2023}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDB title|21877154}}
Category:2023 directorial debut films
Category:2020s English-language films
Category:2020s teen drama films
Category:American films based on actual events
Category:American teen drama films
Category:Drama films based on actual events
Category:Features based on short films
Category:Films shot in New York City