Rogers Park (film)
| Rogers Park | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kyle Henry |
| Written by | Carlos Treviño |
| Cinematography | Drew Xanthopoulos |
| Edited by | John Fecile |
| Music by | Curtis Heath |
Release date |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Rogers Park is a 2017 American
Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago
, follows two couples as they navigate challenges in their personal and professional lives. The film premiered at the 2017 Chicago International Film Festival.
Plot
Grace (Sara Sevigny), who runs a preschool, and her husband, Zeke (Antoine McKay), celebrate a wedding anniversary in the movie's opening; their good time is spoiled by Grace's brother, Chris (Jonny Mars), making a toast that turns into a rant. Chris, who has a chip on his shoulder (one that's too well supplemented by a man bun), is a one-time hot-shot novelist permanently stuck on his second book. His partner, Deena (Christine Horn), a local activist, is getting fed up with him fast.
Cast
- Christine Hornas Deena
- Jonny Mars as Chris
- Antoine McKay as Zeke
- Sara Sevigny as Grace
Reception
Rogers Park has received positive review for its writing, acting, and directing. As of June 2018,
New York Times described it as a Critics Pick.[2]
Matt Fagerholm of RogerEbert.com awarded the film three and a half stars.
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References
- ^ Rogers Park, retrieved 2018-06-19
- ^ Kenny, Glenn (26 April 2018). "Review: In 'Rogers Park,' Life and Love in a Chicago Neighborhood". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ^ Fagerholm, Matt. "Rogers Park movie review & film summary (2018) | Roger Ebert". www.rogerebert.com/. Retrieved 2021-05-25.