Morningside (2024 film)

Morningside is a 2024 Canadian drama film written by Joanne Jansen and Ron Dias and directed by Ron Dias. The film stars Fefe Dobson, Kiana Madeira, Lovell Adams-Gray, Alex Mallari, Oluniké Adeliyi, Joanne Jansen and Brandon McKnight.[1]

Morningside
Directed byRon Dias
Written byJoanne Jansen
Ron Dias
Produced byJoanne Jansen
Ron Dias
Craig Fleming
Starring
CinematographyMartin Wojtunik
Edited byJovaughn Stephens
Production
company
Ron & Aussie
Distributed byAMC Networks, AllBlk
Release date
  • September 19, 2024 (2024-09-19) (Cinéfest)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguagesEnglish, Patois

The film premiered at the 2024 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival,[2] and was subsequently screened at the ReelWorld Film Festival.[3]

Plot

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Morningside charts the intertwining lives within the Morningside neighbourhood in the Scarborough district of Toronto. Following the personal struggles, relationships, and societal challenges faced by the diverse set of characters amid the looming threat of gentrification.[4]

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (November 30, 2023). "On 'Morningside': Fefe Dobson, Kiana Madeira & Brandon McKnight Among Cast For Indie Pic Which Gets Underway In Canada Next Week". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival Details 2024 Lineup". Exclaim!, August 27, 2024.
  3. ^ jamie casemores (October 2, 2024). "'Reelworld Film Festival unveils lineup for 24th edition': Reelworld Film Festival returns to Toronto and online". Playback.
  4. ^ "Fefe Dobson to Star in Danzig Gang Shooting Drama". Hollywood Reporter. December 6, 2022.
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