Still Here (film)

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Still Here
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byVlad Feier
Screenplay by
  • Vlad Feier
  • Peter Gutter
Story byVlad Feier
Produced by
  • Ana Paula Rivera
  • Vlad Feier
  • Regina Bang
  • Javier del Olmo
Starring
CinematographyAna Paula Rivera
Edited by
  • Georg Petzold
  • Steve McClean
Music byJeff Kryka
Production
company
Atelier 44
Distributed by Blue Fox Entertainment
Release date
  • August 28, 2020 (2020-08-28)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Still Here is a 2020 American crime drama film co-written and directed by Vlad Feier. It stars Johnny Whitworth, Maurice McRae, Afton Williamson, Jeremy Holm, Zazie Beetz, and Larry Pine. The film is based on true events.

Contents

The film was released in the United States on August 28, 2020, by Blue Fox Entertainment.

Premise

Set in today's New York, the film follows the heartbreaking story of a missing 12-year-old girl and the pain of her family.

Cast

Production

Filming took place in New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Johnny Whitworth plays the young journalist Christian Baker. Afton Williamson, Zazie Beetz and Larry Pine set to appear in Still Here. [1]

Release

Blue Fox Entertainment acquired the worldwide rights for the film at the European Film Market during the 70th edition of Berlin International Film Festival. [2] It was given a limited release on August 28, 2020, then debuted on video on demand on September 4, 2020. [3]

Critical reception

Still Here holds 25% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 8 reviews, with an average of 4.4/10. [4]

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