BRUISER / 2022
14-year-old Darious explores the boundaries of his manhood with Malcolm, his strict but loving father, and Porter, a charismatic drifter. When Darious learns Porter's true identity, he is thrust into a conflict between the two men.
starring JALYN HALL, TREVANTE RHODES, SHAMIER ANDERSON, SHINELLE AZOROH
directed by MILES WARREN
written by MILES WARREN, BEN MEDINA
producers AARON RYDER, JEWERL ROSS, SCOTT FRANK, D. SCOTT LUMPKIN
executive producers ANDREW SWETT, ALEX BLACK, JON ROSENBERG, NATALIE SELLERS
co-producers ALBERT THOLEN, JEFFERY PENMAN
director of photography JUSTIN DERRY
editor JAMES LESAGE
original music by LIA OUYANG RUSLI
Festivals
Toronto International Film Festival 2022
AFI Fest 2022
Awards
Film Independent Spirit Awards 2023 - Best Supporting Performance (Trevante Rhodes) - Nominee
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