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Destined is a 2016 American fantasy drama film written and directed by Qasim Basir and starring Cory Hardrict, Hill Harper, La La Anthony and Jesse Metcalfe.[1][2][3][4]
| Destined | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Qasim Basir |
| Written by | Qasim Basir |
| Produced by | Codie Elaine Oliver Tommy Oliver Matt Ratner Rick Rosenthal |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Carmen Cabana |
| Edited by | René Besson |
| Music by | John Jennings Boyd |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Alameda Entertainment |
Release dates |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast edit
- Cory Hardrict as Sheed / Rasheed
- Jesse Metcalfe as Officer Holder / Dylan Holder
- Robert Christopher Riley as Cal / Calvin
- Margot Bingham as Maya
- La La Anthony as Jada
- Hill Harper as Mayor Jones
- Jason Dohring as Nathan Miller/Officer Miller
- Zulay Henao as Giselle Porter
- Curtiss Cook as Mr. Davis
Production edit
The film was shot in Detroit.[5][6] According to the Detroit Free Press, the idea for the film was inspired by the 1998 film Sliding Doors.[5]
While promoting the film in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hardrict said, "When I read the script, it felt scary, and if something scares me on the page, I have to do it."[6]
Reception edit
The film has a 33% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[7]
Awards edit
Basir and Hardrict won the Best Director and Best Actor awards respectively at the 2016 American Black Film Festival.[5]
References edit
- ^ Scheck, Frank (15 November 2017). "'Destined': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ^ Mozaffar, Omer M. (23 October 2016). "CIFF 2016: "Destined"". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ^ Abele, Robert (16 November 2017). "Uninspired parallel lives drama 'Destined' falls on clichés". Daily Press (Virginia). Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ^ Abele, Robert (16 November 2017). "Uninspired parallel lives drama 'Destined' falls on clichés". Hartford Courant. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ^ a b c Hinds, Julie (September 15, 2016). "Detroit-made festival winner 'Destined' gets sneak peek". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Ford, Rebecca (June 24, 2016). "'Destined' Star Cory Hardrict on His Double Performance, Choice and Destiny (Q&A)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ "Destined". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
External links edit
- Destined at IMDb
- Destined at Rotten Tomatoes
