I'm Charlie Walker is a 2022 true-life drama film. It is written and directed by Patrick Gilles. The film stars Mike Colter, Safiya Fredericks, Dylan Baker and Monica Barbaro.
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| Directed by | Patrick Gilles |
| Screenplay by | Patrick Gilles |
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| Cinematography | Bill Holshevnikoff |
Production company | FAMM Films |
| Distributed by | Shout! Studios |
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Running time | 78 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editCharlie Walker (Colter) faced down racism to lead a clean up in San Francisco Bay in 1971 after two tankers collide beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, leaking 800,000 gallons of oil.[2][3]
Cast
edit- Mike Colter as Charlie Walker
- Safiya Fredericks as Ann Walker
- Monica Barbaro as Peggy
- Dylan Baker as Mr Bennett
- Emma Caulfield as Fran
- Steven Wiig as Dan Wallace
- Boots Riley as Bartender Ray
- Carl Lumbly as Willie
- Mark Leslie Ford as Mr Sharpe
- Greg Cipes as Zephyr
- Willie Brown as cab driver
Production
editPatrick Gilles wrote and directed the real life story from FAMM Films. The film was produced by Charlie Walker and Mike Regen, with William O’Keeffe executive producer. Mark Harris, Jordan Fields and John Rotella served as associate producers. Shout Studios picked up distribution rights in February 2022.[4]
Release
editThe film had a video-on-demand and limited theatrical release date of June 10, 2022.[5]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, I'm Charlie Walker holds an approval rating of 43% based on 21 reviews.[6]
Lisa Kennedy in The New York Times said Colter imbues Walker with a "cool savvy".[7] Robert Abele for TheWrap described "a commanding, old-school star-wattage turn from Mike Colter" but concedes that "its mix of sidelined Black history and fight-the-power narrative is too messy to have the impact it should".[8]
References
edit- ^ Harrison, Alex (June 10, 2022). "I'm Charlie Walker Review: Good Cast Left Hanging By Underbaked Script". screen rant. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ Verniere, James (June 10, 2022). "'I'm Charlie Walker' scores thanks to standout star Mike Colter". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ Barnes, Mike. "Charlie Walker, San Francisco Icon Portrayed by Mike Colter in Biopic, Dies at 89". Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 10, 2022). "Shout! Studios Acquires Rights To Drama 'I'm Charlie Walker' Starring Mike Colter". Deadline Hollhwood. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ Arnold, Justin K. (June 1, 2022). "Shout! Studios Sets June 10 Theatrical, VOD Date for 'I'm Charlie Walker'". Mediaplaynews.com. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "I'm Charlie Walker". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ^ Kennedy, Lisa (June 9, 2022). "'I'm Charlie Walker' Review: More Wink Than Wallop". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ Abele, Robert (June 9, 2023). "'I'm Charlie Walker' Film Review: Black Trucker's Wild Life Story Gets Slipshod Biopic Treatment". The Wrap. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.