The Outside Story

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The Outside Story
The Outside Story.jpeg
Official poster
Directed byCasimir Nozkowski
Written byCasimir Nozkowski
Produced by
  • Frank Hall Green
  • Brian Newman
  • Joseph Stephans
  • Casimir Nozkowski
Starring
CinematographyZelmira Gainza
Edited byEyal Dimant
Music byAlexander Trimpe
Production
companies
  • Sub-Genre Film
  • Greenmachine Films
  • Bayard Productions
  • More Art Faster
Distributed bySamuel Goldwyn Films
Release dates
  • August 1, 2020 (2020-08-01) (Rooftop Films)
  • April 30, 2021 (2021-04-30) (United States)
Running time
85 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Outside Story is an 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.

It had its world premiere at Rooftop Films on August 1, 2020. It was released on April 30, 2021, by Samuel Goldwyn Films.

Plot[]

While tipping a delivery man, Charles accidentally leaves his keys in his apartment and finds himself locked out. The inconvenience soon turns into a day of befriending neighbors he never met prior to today, reflection on his recent break-up, and self-exploration,

Cast[]

Production[]

In August 2018, it was announced Brian Tyree Henry had joined the cast of the film, with Casimir Nozkowski directing from a screenplay he wrote. Frank Hall Green, Brian Newman, Joseph Stephans, Nozkowski will produce the film, while Evan Thayer and Joseph O'Reilly, will executive produce the film, under their Sub-Genre Film and Greenmachine 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 of the film, with production beginning that same week.[3]

Release[]

It was scheduled to have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 18, 2020.[4] However, the festival was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] It had its world premiere at Rooftop Films on August 1, 2020.[6] In February 2021, Samuel Goldwyn Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, and set it for an April 30, 2021, release.[7]

Reception[]

The Outside Story received positive reviews from film critics. It holds a 90% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 50 reviews, with an average of 7.2/10. 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 63 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[9]

References[]

  1. ^ "The Outside Story". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  2. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (August 21, 2018). "Brian Tyree Henry To Topline Indie Film 'The Outside Story'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  3. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (November 28, 2018). "Sonequa Martin-Green Joins Brian Tyree Henry In 'The Outside Story' Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  4. ^ Goldsmith, Jill (March 3, 2020). "Tribeca Sets Feature Lineup Of Films For 2020 Fest". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  5. ^ Beresford, Tribly; Lewis, Hilary (March 12, 2020). "Tribeca Film Festival Postponed Amid Coronavirus Fears". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
  6. ^ "The Outside Story". Rooftop Films. 16 July 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "The Outside Story (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  9. ^ "The Outside Story". Metacritic. Retrieved April 30, 2021.

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