The Outside Story is a 2020 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Casimir Nozkowski. It stars Brian Tyree Henry, Sunita Mani, Sonequa Martin-Green, Olivia Edward, Asia Kate Dillon, Maria Dizzia and Rebecca Naomi Jones.
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| Directed by | Casimir Nozkowski |
| Written by | Casimir Nozkowski |
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| Cinematography | Zelmira Gainza |
| Edited by | Eyal Dimant |
| Music by | Alexander Trimpe |
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| Distributed by | Samuel Goldwyn Films |
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Running time | 85 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It premiered at Rooftop Films on August 1, 2020. It was released on April 30, 2021 by Samuel Goldwyn Films.
Plot
editWhile tipping a delivery man, reclusive Charles accidentally leaves his keys in his apartment and finds himself locked out. The inconvenience soon turns into a day of befriending neighbors he had never met, reflecting on his recent breakup, and exploring his feelings and values.
Cast
edit- Brian Tyree Henry as Charles Young
- Sonequa Martin-Green as Isha
- Asia Kate Dillon as Inez
- Sunita Mani as Slater
- Olivia Edward as Elena
- Michael Cyril Creighton as Andre
- Maria Dizzia as Juliet
- Rebecca Naomi Jones as Amy
- Matthew Maher as Neil
- Hannah Bos as Paige
- Jordan Carlos as Delivery Guy
- David Zayas as Tony
- Nadia Bowers as Sylvia
- Lynda Gravatt as Sara
Production
editIn August 2018, it was announced Brian Tyree Henry had joined the film's cast, with Casimir Nozkowski directing from his screenplay. Frank Hall Green, Brian Newman, Joseph Stephans and Nozkowski would produce the film, while Evan Thayer and Cameron O'Reilly as executive producers under their Greenmachine Film and Bayard Productions film banners, respectively.[2] In November 2018, Sonequa Martin-Green, Asia Kate Dillon, Sunita Mani, Olivia Edward, Michael Cyril Creighton, Maria Dizzia, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Matthew Maher, Hannah Bos and Jordan Carlos joined the cast. Production began that week.[3]
Release
editThe Outside Story was scheduled to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 18, 2020,[4] but the festival was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] It premiered instead at Rooftop Films on August 1, 2020.[6] In February 2021, Samuel Goldwyn Films acquired U.S. distribution rights, and set it for an April 30, 2021 release.[7]
Reception
editThe Outside Story received positive reviews from film critics. It holds 88% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 52 reviews, with an average of 7.1. The site's critical consensus reads, "A refreshingly optimistic look at urban community life, The Outside Story is further distinguished by a layered leading performance from Brian Tyree Henry."[8] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 69 out of 100, based on 12 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[9]
References
edit- ^ "The Outside Story". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (August 21, 2018). "Brian Tyree Henry To Topline Indie Film 'The Outside Story'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (November 28, 2018). "Sonequa Martin-Green Joins Brian Tyree Henry In 'The Outside Story' Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (March 3, 2020). "Tribeca Sets Feature Lineup Of Films For 2020 Fest". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
- ^ Beresford, Tribly; Lewis, Hilary (March 12, 2020). "Tribeca Film Festival Postponed Amid Coronavirus Fears". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "The Outside Story". Rooftop Films. 16 July 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexandria (February 16, 2021). "Samuel Goldwyn Acquires North American Rights To Brian Tyree Henry Comedy 'The Outside Story'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
- ^ "The Outside Story (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ "The Outside Story". Metacritic. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
