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Story Ave
Directed by
Aristotle Torres
Not Rated
2023
1h 34m
Drama
6.1
95%
90%
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Follows a teenage graffiti artist who ran away from home and holds up an unwary MTA worker in a robbery gone right that would change their lives forever.
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Cast of Story Ave
Asante Blackk
Kadir Grayson
Luis Guzmán
Luis Torres
Melvin Gregg
Sean Skemes Hernandez
Alex R. Hibbert
Maurice Moe Hernandeez
Coral Peña
Gloria Sanchez
Cassandra Freeman
Olivia Grayson
Stella Doyle
Isabel
Xavier Jiménez
Punch
Sue Kim
Ms. Chen
Andre Blackwell
Guard
Ka'mani Sanai' Brown
Iman
Madison Sonae Brown
Mia
Curtiss Cook Jr.
Puto
Tierre Diaz
Yankees Fan
Michael Excell
Bubz
Hassan Johnson
Reggie
Musa Mahoney
High School Student
Julito McCullum
Jose
Marcia Myers
Booth Clerk
Ade Otukoya
Ade
Qui Moo Powell
Mujer
Daniela Rosario
Waitress
Gus Scharr
Bodega Clerk
Valentina Tammaro
Cashier
Tristan Timmons
Kayvon
Henry Yuk
Old Man
Jamal Lloyd Johnson
Cop (credit only)
Ace Vargas
Vhs Gang member 1
Christina Parsons
Spanish Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Ruben Rivera
Construction worker (uncredited)
Aristotle Torres
Director / Writer / Producer
Bonsu Thompson
Writer
Lizzie Shapiro
Producer
Datari Turner
Producer
Jamie Foxx
Producer
Story Ave Ratings & Reviews
FilmWeek (LAist)
Amy Nicholson
When Luis Guzmán comes out to use his movie star charm to take this movie and put it into his pocket, you just go "Oh yes."
FilmWeek (LAist)
Wade Major
Tremendous. This reminded of the great indies we got in the 1990s.
Draftkings Nation
Murjani Rawls
'Story Ave' throws just enough surprises and room for the performances to do the work in making this a meaningful experience.
Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam
Charles Koplinski
To be sure, "Story Ave" may seem familiar but thanks to Blackk and Guzman's fine work as well as Torres' honest approach, it proves to be an unexpected and moving surprise.
Deadline Hollywood Daily
Damon Wise
Story Ave has lots to say that's unexpected and thoughtful, seeing gentrification from the other side and, most notably, pondering on inner lives of graffiti gangs and their quest for immortality.
Deep Focus Review
Brian Eggert
Blackk and Guzmán are terrific, lending a naturalism to their roles that never feels like actors making choices, just people being themselves.
We Live Entertainment
Aaron Neuwirth
Director/co-writer Aristotle Torres takes a familiar structure and embeds strong performances, a terrific sense of place, and an ideal understanding of how to balance certain realities and art.
The Playlist
Christian Gallichio
Features two powerful performances and acts as a showcase for its first-time director.
Spectrum Culture
Jesse Doppelt
In his debut feature, Aristotle Torres offers an authentic glimpse into a world at the intersection of art and gang violence, and demonstrates that empathy is crucial to navigating those streets.
Cinemalogue
Todd Jorgenson
Sidestepping cliches with authenticity in its characters and setting, this gritty and evocative coming-of-age drama is a compelling exploration of masculinity and mentorship.
Wall Street Journal
Zachary Barnes
A homespun vision of the borough, the film nevertheless struggles to leave a mark, like paint sprayed into open air.
Hey, Have You Seen ...?
Jared Mobarak
It's a riveting narrative with authentically drawn mirrors to show Kadir that he's not alone. Whereas that truth can supply him a window towards a brighter future, it can also reveal a perpetual struggle.
RogerEbert.com
Glenn Kenny
The outlines of the movie's story are familiar, but Torres has resourcefulness, energy, and imagination to burn in how he tells it.
Mark Reviews Movies
Mark Dujsik
There's a richness to the characters of Story Ave that makes its lessons, not only believable, but also sincerely felt.
New York Times
Ben Kenigsberg
The film is cleareyed about Kadir's artistic values and the potentially dangerous outcomes of his decisions.
NYC Movie Guru
Avi Offer
A profound, engrossing and inspirational protest for friendship, compassion, kindness, hope and resilience.
San Jose Mercury News
Randy Myers
Director/co-screenwriter Aristotle Torres' street-smart story feels as if someone experienced it and is most effective when Kadir feels the tug between being in a gang and pursuing his artistic talents.
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
Dennis Schwartz
Though not a fresh story it's a touching one dealing with loss and grief in the mean streets of the Bronx.
Variety
Lisa Kennedy
In a quiet and compassionate supporting performance, Luis Guzmán proves a beacon for a young graffiti artist - and for this debut feature from Aristotle Torres.
The Hollywood Reporter
Jordan Mintzer
As a touching portrait of an outer-borough New Yorker whose talents are just waiting to be harnessed, it shows some true potential.
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