BROTHER Trailer (2023) Lamar Johnson, Aaron Pierre
BROTHER Trailer (2023) Lamar Johnson, Aaron Pierre, Drama Movie
Elevation Pictures in Canada has recently released an official trailer for an independent film entitled Brother, which follows the journey of two Black brothers, Michael and Francis, as they come of age in Toronto's vibrant hip-hop scene of the 1990s. As the brothers grapple with themes of masculinity, identity, and family, a mysterious event unfolds during the scorching summer of 1991, triggering a chain of events that will forever alter their lives. Brother, which premiered at TIFF 2022 and also screened at the Vancouver, London, and Busan Film Festivals, is a poignant tale that celebrates the unbreakable bond between siblings, the resilience of a community, and the transformative power of music. The film features notable performances from Aaron Pierre and Lamar Johnson as Francis and Michael, alongside Marsha Stephanie Blake, Kiana Madeira, and Lovell Adams-Gray. With positive reviews from festival audiences, the trailer offers a glimpse into the stunning score by composer Todor Kobakov featured in the film.
Brother, the highly anticipated film adaptation of David Chariandy's best-selling novel, is directed by acclaimed Canadian filmmaker Clement Virgo. Starring Aaron Pierre and Lamar Johnson as Francis and Michael, the story follows two brothers as they navigate their way through Toronto's vibrant hip-hop scene of the 1990s. As tensions escalate, a mystery unfolds, setting off a series of events that forever change their lives. Virgo, known for his previous work on films like Rude, Love Come Down, and Poor Boy's Game, both directs and wrote the screenplay for Brother. The film is produced by Damon D'Oliveira, Sonya Di Rienzo, Aeschylus Poulos, and Virgo himself. Brother premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2022 and is set to be released in Canadian theaters by Elevation Pictures on March 17th, 2023.
As of now, no US release date has been announced.
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