Story Ave
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAristotle Torres
Written by
  • Aristotle Torres
  • Bonsu Thompson
Produced by
  • Aristotle Torres
  • Lizzie Shapiro
  • Datari Turner
  • Jamie Foxx
Starring
CinematographyEric Branco
Edited byJasmin Way
Music by
Production
companies
  • First Gen Content
  • Foxxhole Entertainment
  • The Space Program
  • Mero Mero Productions
  • Dark Rabbit Productions
Distributed byKino Lorber
Release dates
  • March 11, 2023 (2023-03-11) (SXSW)
  • September 29, 2023 (2023-09-29) (United States)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$60,218[1]

Story Ave is a 2023 American drama film directed and produced by Aristotle Torres and written by Torres and Bonsu Thompson. It is based on Torres' 2018 short film of the same name, which was based on a true story. It stars Asante Blackk, Melvin Gregg, Alex R. Hibbert, Coral Pena, Cassandra Freeman, Hassan Johnson and Luis Guzmán. Jamie Foxx serves as a producer.

The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 11, 2023, and was released on September 29, 2023, by Kino Lorber.

Premise

A teenage graffiti artist runs away from home and robs an MTA worker, that changes their lives forever.

Cast

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.[2]

Release

The 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] It was released on September 29, 2023.[6]

Reception

On 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

  1. ↑ "Story Ave". The Numbers. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "Story Ave". South by Southwest. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Flam (May 25, 2023). "Kino Lorber Acquires North American Rights to SXSW Winner 'Story Ave,' Produced by Jamie Foxx". Charna. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ "Story Ave". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Story Ave". Metacritic. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
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