The Throwback (2023 film)
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| Directed by | Mario Garcia |
| Written by | Mario Garcia |
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| Cinematography | Niav Conty |
| Edited by | Sophie Dick |
| Music by | Dylan Glatthorn |
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| Distributed by | Myriad Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Throwback is a 2023 American comedy film written and directed by Mario Garcia in his directorial debut. The film stars Justina Machado as a mother who is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, causing her to regress to her college-student, party-going persona, but who eventually learns the party life will never replace the love for her family. The film also stars Will Sasso, Gregg Sulkin, Michelle Randolph and Bobby Lee. It initially screened at the Tampa Theatre on May 3, 2023, and was released by Myriad Pictures on March 15, 2024.[1]
Cast
- Justina Machado as Kate
- Will Sasso as Matt
- Gregg Sulkin as Rick
- Michelle Randolph as Shea
- Bobby Lee as Charles
- Rhonda Shear as Teri
- Greg Pitts as Dr. Lawrence
Production
In April 2022, it was reported that Justina Machado and Will Sasso will star in the independent comedy film The Throwback, the feature directorial debut of Mario Garcia.[2] Gregg Sulkin, Michelle Randolph and Bobby Lee joined the cast in main roles in May.[3][4][5]
Principal photography took place in Tampa, Florida in May 2022.[6][7]
Release
The Throwback had a first-look community screening at the Tampa Theatre on May 3, 2023.[8] It was released by Myriad Pictures on March 15, 2024.[9]
References
- ^ "THE THROWBACK - Myriad Pictures". October 11, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 25, 2022). "Justina Machado & Will Sasso To Star In Indie Comedy 'The Throwback'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 2, 2022). "Tanya Reynolds Joins 'Harold And The Purple Crayon'; 'The Throwback' Adds Gregg Sulkin". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 5, 2022). "Fernanda Andrade Joins Paramount+'s 'Finestkind'; 'The Throwback' Adds Michelle Randolph". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 24, 2022). "Bobby Lee Boards Indie 'The Throwback'; Leah McSweeney Finds First Film Role In 'The Kill Room'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Harlan, Andrew (April 5, 2023). "The Throwback filmed all over the Tampa area". That's So Tampa.
- ^ "Film shoot underway in Tampa with local director at helm". Business Observer. May 17, 2022.
- Q105. April 8, 2023.
- Screen Daily.
External links
- The Throwback at IMDb
