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 | |
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| Directed by | Ron Dias |
| Written by | Joanne Jansen Ron Dias |
| Produced by | Joanne Jansen Ron Dias Craig Fleming |
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| Cinematography | Martin Wojtunik |
| Edited by | Jovaughn Stephens |
Production company | Ron & Aussie |
| Distributed by | AMC Networks, AllBlk |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Languages | English, Patois |
The film premiered at the 2024 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival,[2] and was subsequently screened at the ReelWorld Film Festival.[3]
Plot
editMorningside charts the intertwining lives within Scarborough's Morningside community center. Following the personal struggles, relationships, and societal challenges faced by the diverse set of characters amid the looming threat of gentrification.[4]
Cast
edit- Fefe Dobson as Steph
- Oluniké Adeliyi as Fi
- Alex Mallari Jr. as Josh
- Lovell Adams-Gray as Jay
- Kiana Madeira as Nicki
- Joanne Jansen as Shanice
- Brandon McKnight as Mark
- Orville Cummings as Breeze
- Kiki Hammill as Amber
- Nathan Taylor as Bandoh
- Zahra Bentham as Renee
- Leighton Alexander-Williams
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival Details 2024 Lineup". Exclaim!, August 27, 2024.
- ^ jamie casemores (October 2, 2024). "'Reelworld Film Festival unveils lineup for 24th edition': Reelworld Film Festival returns to Toronto and online". Playback.
- ^ "Fefe Dobson to Star in Danzig Gang Shooting Drama". Hollywood Reporter. December 6, 2022.
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