Directed & Written by:
Clement Virgo
Starring:
Lamar Johnson, Aaron Pierre, Kiana Madeira, Lovell Adams-Gray, and Marsha Stephanie Blake
Rating:
NR
Run Time:
120 minutes
Genre:
Coming-of-age, Drama
Synopsis:
Adapted from David Chariandy’s award-winning novel of the same name, Brother is propelled by the pulsing beats of Toronto's early hip hop scene following the story of Francis (Lamar Johnson) and Michael (Aaron Pierre), sons of Caribbean immigrants maturing into young men. A mystery unfolds during the sweltering summer of 1991, and escalating tensions set off a series of events that change the course of these brothers' lives forever. Brother crafts a timely story about the profound bond between siblings, the resilience of community and the irrepressible power of music.
Clement Virgo
Starring:
Lamar Johnson, Aaron Pierre, Kiana Madeira, Lovell Adams-Gray, and Marsha Stephanie Blake
Rating:
NR
Run Time:
120 minutes
Genre:
Coming-of-age, Drama
Synopsis:
Adapted from David Chariandy’s award-winning novel of the same name, Brother is propelled by the pulsing beats of Toronto's early hip hop scene following the story of Francis (Lamar Johnson) and Michael (Aaron Pierre), sons of Caribbean immigrants maturing into young men. A mystery unfolds during the sweltering summer of 1991, and escalating tensions set off a series of events that change the course of these brothers' lives forever. Brother crafts a timely story about the profound bond between siblings, the resilience of community and the irrepressible power of music.
Category
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Short film