Scarborough (2021 film)
| Scarborough | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Shasha Nakhai Rich Williamson |
| Written by | Catherine Hernandez |
| Based on | Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez |
| Produced by | Shasha Nakhai |
| Starring | Liam Diaz Essence Fox Anna Claire Beitel |
| Cinematography | Rich Williamson |
| Edited by | Rich Williamson |
| Music by | Robbie Teehan |
Production company | Compy Films |
| Distributed by | LevelFILM |
Release date |
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Running time | 136 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Scarborough is a 2021 Canadian drama film, directed by Shasha Nakhai and Rich Williamson.[1] An adaptation of Catherine Hernandez's 2017 novel Scarborough, the film centres on the coming of age of Bing (Liam Diaz), Sylvie (Essence Fox) and Laura (Anna Claire Beitel), three young children in a low-income neighbourhood in the Scarborough district of Toronto, as they learn the value of community, passion and resilience over the course of a school year.[2]
The cast also includes Aliya Kanani as Ms. Hina, a community literacy worker who becomes a mentor to the three children,[3] as well as Cherish Violet Blood, Ellie Posadas, Joshua Obra and Felix Jedi Ingram Isaac in supporting roles.[4]
The film was shot primarily in the Galloway Road neighbourhood of Scarborough.[3]
In advance of the film's premiere, a cast reading of the screenplay was staged as part of the 2020 Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival.[5] The film premiered on September 10, 2021 at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.[6]
Reception
The film was named to TIFF's annual year-end Canada's Top Ten list for 2021.[7]
References
- ^ Lauren Malyk, "Cameras roll on Compy Films’ Scarborough". Playback, August 26, 2019.
- ^ Amber Dowling, "‘Scarborough’ Gives Ground-Breaking Voice to Ignored Toronto Community". Variety, September 10, 2021.
- ^ a b Radheyan Simonpillai, "Scarborough is a new look for TIFF – and Canadian film". Now, September 8, 2021.
- ^ Mike Adler, "'I was at home': Scarborough actors say ‘Scarborough,’ the film, reflects Scarborough, the place". Toronto.com, March 2, 2022.
- ^ Norman Wilner, "The top five events to catch at the Reel Asian Film Festival". Now, November 11, 2020.
- ^ Rebecca Rubin, "Toronto Film Festival Unveils Contemporary World Cinema and Discovery Lineup". Variety, July 28, 2021.
- ^ Norman Wilner, "TIFF announces Canada’s Top Ten films of 2021". Now, December 6, 2021.
- ^ Steve Pond, "‘Belfast’ Wins Toronto Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award". TheWrap, September 18, 2021.
- ^ Brent Furdyk, "2022 Canadian Screen Award Nominees Announced, ‘Sort Of’ & ‘Scarborough’ Lead The Pack". ET Canada, February 15, 2022.
- ^ Pat Mullen, "Drive My Car Leads TFCA Award Winners". That Shelf, January 16, 2022.
- ^ Dana Gee, "The Power of the Dog, Night Raiders lead Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards nominations". Vancouver Sun, February 20, 2022.
External links
- Scarborough at IMDb
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