Bosco is a 2024 American biographical drama film written and directed by Nicholas Manuel Pino. It is based on the memoir Chasin' Freedum by Quawntay Adams. It stars Aubrey Joseph, Nikki Blonsky, D.C. Young Fly, John Lewis, Theo Rossi, Thomas Jane, Tyrese Gibson, and Vivica A. Fox.

Bosco
Release poster
Directed byNicholas Manuel Pino
Written byNicholas Manuel Pino
Based onChasin' Freedum
by Quawntay Adams
Produced by
  • Quawntay Adams
  • Patrick McErlean
  • Darryll C. Scott
  • Justin Steele
Starring
CinematographyMichael Alden Lloyd
Edited by
  • Gillian L. Hutshing
  • Sean Ludan
Music byJemarcus Bridges
Production
companies
  • Fluke Studios
  • Sugar Studios
  • The Exchange
  • Renegade Entertainment
Distributed byPeacock
Release date
  • February 2, 2024 (2024-02-02)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film was released by Peacock on February 2, 2024.

Premise

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The film is based on the true story of Quawntay "Bosco" Adams [de] who was sentenced to 35 years in 2004 for possession of marijuana, and who made a spectacular escape from prison in 2006 with the help of a woman he met through a lonely-hearts ad.

Cast

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Production

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In January 2024, it was announced that a biographical drama thriller film based on a true story of the life of convict Quawntay Adams and titled Bosco would be released for the streaming service Peacock, with Nicholas Manuel Pino writing and directing, and Aubrey Joseph, Nikki Blonsky, Tyrese Gibson, Theo Rossi, Thomas Jane, and Vivica A. Fox joining the cast.[1]

Release

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Bosco was released by Peacock on February 2, 2024.[1]

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 71% of 7 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6/10.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Billington, Alex (January 11, 2024). "Prison Escape Movie 'Bosco' Trailer Starring Aubrey Joseph as Bosco". First Showing. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  2. ^ "Bosco". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
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