“Let’s do a little dreaming together, love.” Music Box Films has revealed an official trailer for Mountains, an indie film shot in Miami that is finally getting a proper release starting in August. This one premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival last year, and hit tons of other festivals throughout the year. It ended up with a surprising nomination at the 2024 Indie Spirit Awards earlier this year, along with winning the “Someone To Watch” award. In the film, a Haitian demolition worker is faced with the realities of redevelopment as he is tasked with dismantling his rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. Filmmaker Monica Sorelle’s tender feature debut is described as “a multi-generational drama that deftly explores the relationships between immigrants and their children, the looming threat of gentrification, and the pursuit of the American dream.” Starring Atibon Nazaire as Xavier, Sheila Anozier as his wife Esperance, and Chris Renois as Junior. This film earned some rave reviews at festivals, with critics calling it “a quietly moving proclamation of presence… the way Sorelle thinks of gentrification rewards our close attention.” Yep this one looks like a real hidden gem. // Continue Reading ›
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