The 24th
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| Directed by | Kevin Willmott |
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| Cinematography | Brett Pawlak |
| Edited by | Mollie Goldstein |
| Music by | Alex Heffes |
Production company | New Slate Ventures |
| Distributed by | Vertical Entertainment |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The 24th is an upcoming American historical drama film co-written and directed by Kevin Willmott. The film stars Trai Byers, Bashir Salahuddin, Aja Naomi King, Mo McRae, Tosin Morohunfola, Mykelti Williamson, and Thomas Haden Church. It tells the true story of the Houston riot of 1917.[1][2]
Cast
- Trai Byers as Boston
- Aja Naomi King as Marie
- Bashir Salahuddin as Big Joe
- Mo McRae as Walker
- Tosin Morohunfola as Franklin
- Mykelti Williamson as Sgt. Hayes
- Thomas Haden Church as Col. Norton
- Christopher W. Norris as Military Defense Attorney
Release
The film was scheduled to premiere at the 2020 South by Southwest festival,[3] but the festival was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] The film is scheduled to be released digitally and through video on demand on August 21, 2020, by Vertical Entertainment.[5]
References
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr (June 4, 2019). "'BlackKklansman' Co-Writer Kevin Willmott Gets Underway Directing 'The 24th', Drama On 1917 Houston Riot And Aftermath". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ "'The 24th': Trai Byers And Aja Naomi King To Star In Film On All-Black Infantry Regiment And 1917 Houston Riot". Shadow and Act. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ Erbland, Kate; Kohn, Eric (January 15, 2020). "SXSW 2020 Unveils Features and Episodic Premieres, Including Apatow's 'King of Staten Island' and 'Snowpiercer'". IndieWire. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ "Canceled by the coronavirus, SXSW Film Festival takes steps to help the movies". Los Angeles Times. March 13, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (July 29, 2020). "Kevin Willmott's 'The 24th' About 1917 Houston Riot Lands At Vertical Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 29, 2020.