Story Ave

Name: Story Ave
Genre: Drama
Released: September 29, 2023
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 66
Cast: Alex R. Hibbert, Asante Blackk, Cassandra Freeman, Coral Peña, Jamal Lloyd Johnson

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Kino Lorber | Release Date: September 29, 2023 | Not Rated

Starring: Alex R. Hibbert, Asante Blackk, Cassandra Freeman, Coral Peña, Jamal Lloyd Johnson, Luis Guzmán, Melvin Gregg, Stella Doyle, Tierre Diaz, Tyler Antonius, Xavier Jimenez

Summary: South Bronx teen Kadir (Asante Blackk) is a gifted visual artist who loses his way following the death of his younger brother. Overcome with grief and struggling with the pressures of school and family, he escapes into the thrilling yet dangerous world of graffiti gangs. To prove himself and join his neighborhood’s ruling gang, Kadir triesSouth Bronx teen Kadir (Asante Blackk) is a gifted visual artist who loses his way following the death of his younger brother. Overcome with grief and struggling with the pressures of school and family, he escapes into the thrilling yet dangerous world of graffiti gangs. To prove himself and join his neighborhood’s ruling gang, Kadir tries to rob no-nonsense MTA conductor Luis (Luis Guzmán), but is caught off guard when Luis agrees to give Kadir cash if he’ll sit down to have a meal with him. Following their conversation and the delicate, transformative friendship that grows out of it, Kadir sees for the first time how his artistic talent could lead to a better life. … Expand

Director: Aristotle Torres

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 106 min

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IndieWire Christian Zilko

Oct 3, 2023

Story Ave approaches the challenges faced by a talented artist in underprivileged circumstances with a clear head, always pivoting away from simplistic narratives and towards reality. Read full review

The Playlist Christian Gallichio

Sep 28, 2023

Even if Story Ave occasionally dips into a well-worn narrative, it nevertheless features two powerful performances and acts as a showcase for its first-time director. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Glenn Kenny

Sep 29, 2023

Story Ave is a portrait of an artist as a young man, a not-quite-coming-of-age tale, a narrative of escape but not abandonment. The outlines of the movie’s story are familiar, but Torres has resourcefulness, energy, and imagination to burn in how he tells it. Read full review

Screen Rant Mae Abdulbaki

Apr 5, 2023

It’s a lovely, heartfelt movie that is also gritty and deep and evocative, with outstanding performances that ground the story in every possible way. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Oct 4, 2023

The debut feature of commercial director Aristotle Torres, it’s immersed in street life, a vivid portrait of gangs — “crews” — that spread their name and mark their turf with “bubble letter” art and logos, and occasionally defend it with pistols. Read full review

Jordan Mintzer

Oct 2, 2023

The movie often toes the line between inner-city clichés and a vision that’s more stylish and unique, never quite landing on the proper balance between the two. But as a touching portrait of an outer-borough New Yorker whose talents are just waiting to be harnessed, it shows some true potential. Read full review

Zachary Barnes

Sep 28, 2023

Attempting to keep so many stories aloft, the film ends up making them all seem superficial. Read full review

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