ComingSoon is excited to debut the exclusive trailer for the upcoming drama Curtis, starring Dwight Henry and Alex Henderson. The feature-length directorial debut of Chris Bailey will be available to purchase or rent starting on November 2, 2021, from 1091 Pictures.
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“Set in Detroit, Curtis follows a former star basketball player whose battle with mental illness keeps him trapped between reality and the cobwebs of his own memory,” reads the official synopsis. “That battle is only exacerbated when he discovers that his high school championship ring is missing. As he tries to unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of his memorabilia, Curtis befriends a neighborhood boy who helps him along the way. But even with the anchoring effect of his newfound friend keeping him in the present, the search plunges Curtis deeper into the murky space between reality and his adapted version of it.”
Check out the exclusive Curtis trailer below:
“Curtis is about regret, mental illness, and ultimately believing in yourself. My whole mantra for the film is: Everybody has a story. So I’m very grateful to the entire team at 1091 Pictures for seeing the importance of sharing a story like Curtis with the world,” said writer-director Chris Bailey.
“We were impressed with Chris’ vision and scrupulous storytelling in this powerful and important film and appreciated the way he was able to tackle such difficult subject matter in a relatable and heartfelt way,” said 1091’s head of content Eric Min. “Mental health is often overlooked in underrepresented communities and we’re proud that this film is contributing to the conversation to draw more awareness to these issues.”
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Curtis is produced by Chelsea Davenport, Kimberly Hwang, and Desi Bee Richardson. The film won the Jury Award for Best U.S. Narrative at the American Black Film Festival and the Audience Award at the Atlanta Film Festival.
