Morningside (film)
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| Directed by | Ron Dias |
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| Cinematography | Martin Wojtunik |
| Edited by | Jovaughn Stephens |
| Music by | Adrian Bent |
Production company | Ron & Aussie |
| Distributed by | AMC Networks, AllBlk |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Languages | English, Patois |
Morningside is a Canadian drama film, directed by Ron Dias and released in 2024.[1]
The film explores the lives of seven diverse characters who meet at a community centre in Scarborough as they navigate the challenges of relationships, societal struggles, and the looming threat of gentrification.[2] The film highlights themes of resilience, heritage, and the value of community.[1]
The film premiered at the 2024 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival,[3] and was subsequently screened at the ReelWorld Film Festival[4] and the St. Louis International Film Festival.
Cast
[edit]- Fefe Dobson as Steph
- Oluniké Adeliyi as Fi
- Alex Mallari Jr. as Josh
- Lovell Adams-Gray as Jay
- Kiana Madeira as Nicki
- Joanne Jansen as Shanice
- Brandon McKnight as Mark
- Orville Cummings as Breeze
- Kiki Hammill as Amber
- Nathan Taylor as Bandoh
- Zahra Bentham as Renee
- Leighton Alexander-Williams
Release
[edit]Morningside is scheduled for commercial release on February 21, 2025.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Aparita Bhandari, "From its people to its story, Morningside is pure Scarborough". The Globe and Mail, February 19, 2025.
- ^ Andreas Wiseman (November 30, 2022). "'Morningside': Fefe Dobson, Kiana Madeira & Brandon McKnight Among Cast For Indie Pic Which Gets Underway In Canada Next Week". Deadline.
- ^ "Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival Details 2024 Lineup". Exclaim!, August 27, 2024.
- ^ Jamie Casemore (October 2, 2024). "'Reelworld Film Festival unveils lineup for 24th edition': Reelworld Film Festival returns to Toronto and online". Playback.
External links
[edit]- Morningside at IMDb
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