Kino Lorber Acquires Aristotle Torres’ SXSW Prize-Winner ‘Story Ave’ Starring Asante Blackk, Luis Guzmán
deadline.comKino Lorber has acquired North American rights to the indie drama Story Ave, starring Asante Blackk (This Is Us) and Luis Guzmán (Wednesday) — which we were first to report on — slating it for release in theaters in October, with a on digital and home video debut to follow.
Marking the feature debut of well-known music video director Aristotle Torres, the film tells the story of Kadir (Blackk), a South Bronx teen and gifted visual artist who loses his way following the death of his younger brother.
Overcome with grief and struggling with school and family, he escapes into the creative yet dangerous world of graffiti gangs.
To prove himself and join his neighborhood’s ruling gang, Kadir attempts to rob MTA conductor Luis (Guzmán) on the Story Ave subway platform, only to be caught off guard when Luis agrees to give Kadir the cash if he’ll sit down to a meal with him.
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