Soul Survivor (film)
Soul Survivor | |
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Directed by | Stephen Williams |
Screenplay by | Stephen Williams |
Produced by | Paul Brown |
Starring |
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Cinematography | David Franco |
Edited by | Jeff Warren |
Music by | John McCarthy |
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Distributed by |
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Release dates |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | English |
Soul Survivor is a 1995 Canadian
Plot
Tyrone Taylor (
Cast
- Peter Williamsas Tyrone Taylor
- George Harris as Winston Price
- Clark Johnson as Busha
- David Smith as Reuben
- Judith Scott as Annie
- Arden Bess as Papa
- Leonie Forbes as G'ma T
- Denise Jones as Cherry
Production
Director Stephen Williams explained the journey of Tyrone was loosely based on his personal experiences when first moving to Toronto from Jamaica.
Stephen Williams also commented on working with his brother
The film was partly funded by the Ontario Film Development Corporation and Telefilm Canada.[2]
Release
The film first premiered on January 4, 1995 at the
Reception
Leonard Klady of Variety magazine writes: "While a seemingly familiar tale of urban, ethnic plight, Soul Survivor gets added mileage from its unique setting in the Afro-Caribbean sector of Toronto. A relatively straightforward drama, film's interwoven tales are elevated by assured direction and performances that convey authenticity. A decidedly upscale effort, it should travel well on the arthouse circuit domestically and in foreign climes."[3]
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Results |
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1996 | Genie Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Peter Williams
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Nominated |
Best Original Screenplay
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Stephen Williams | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Soul Survivor - Cast, Crew, Director, and Awards". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2015. Archived from the original on November 24, 2015. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
- ISBN 978-1550711653. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
- ^ a b Klady, Leonard (February 13, 1995). "Review: 'Soul Survivor'". Variety. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
- ^ Rinaldo Walcott (19 December 2017). "Soul Survivor and the Dream of "the Black '90s"". The Review. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
External links
- Soul Survivor at IMDb