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  • 2023
  • Kino Lorber
  • 1 h 46 m
  • 2023
  • Kino Lorber
  • 1 h 46 m

Summary South Bronx teen Kadir (Asante Blackk) is a gifted visual artist who loses his way following the death of his younger brother. Overcome with grief and struggling with the pressures of school and family, he escapes into the thrilling yet dangerous world of graffiti gangs. To prove himself and join his neighborhood’s ruling gang, Kadir tri...

Directed By: Aristotle Torres

Written By: Bonsu Thompson, Aristotle Torres

  • 2023
  • Kino Lorber
  • 1 h 46 m
  • 2023
  • Kino Lorber
  • 1 h 46 m

Story Ave

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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Summary South Bronx teen Kadir (Asante Blackk) is a gifted visual artist who loses his way following the death of his younger brother. Overcome with grief and struggling with the pressures of school and family, he escapes into the thrilling yet dangerous world of graffiti gangs. To prove himself and join his neighborhood’s ruling gang, Kadir tri...

Directed By: Aristotle Torres

Written By: Bonsu Thompson, Aristotle Torres

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Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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67% Positive
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33% Mixed
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83
Oct 3, 2023
Story Ave approaches the challenges faced by a talented artist in underprivileged circumstances with a clear head, always pivoting away from simplistic narratives and towards reality.
By Christian Zilko FULL REVIEW
83
Sep 28, 2023
Even if Story Ave occasionally dips into a well-worn narrative, it nevertheless features two powerful performances and acts as a showcase for its first-time director.
By Christian Gallichio FULL REVIEW
70
Oct 2, 2023
[An] affecting debut feature.
By Lisa Kennedy FULL REVIEW
70
Apr 5, 2023
It’s a lovely, heartfelt movie that is also gritty and deep and evocative, with outstanding performances that ground the story in every possible way.
By Mae Abdulbaki FULL REVIEW
63
Oct 4, 2023
The debut feature of commercial director Aristotle Torres, it’s immersed in street life, a vivid portrait of gangs — “crews” — that spread their name and mark their turf with “bubble letter” art and logos, and occasionally defend it with pistols.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
60
Sep 29, 2023
Story Ave is marred by late revelations that appear designed, in a studio-notes sort of way, to clarify motivations. What’s unspoken — and what’s seen — does enough.
By Ben Kenigsberg FULL REVIEW
50
Sep 28, 2023
Attempting to keep so many stories aloft, the film ends up making them all seem superficial.
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Production Company FirstGen Content, Dark Rabbit Productions, Foxxhole Productions, Mero Mero Productions, The Space Program
Release Date Sep 29, 2023
Duration 1 h 46 m
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Awards

SXSW Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Dallas International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
American Society of Cinematographers, USA
• 1 Nomination

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