The Throwback (2023 film)

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The Throwback
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Film poster
Directed byMario Garcia
Written byMario Garcia
Produced by
  • Michael A. Alfieri
  • Doug Fox
  • Mario Garcia
Starring
CinematographyNiav Conty
Edited bySophie Dick
Music byDylan Glatthorn
Production
companies
  • Miantri Films
  • Movie House Stories
Distributed by Myriad Pictures
Release dates
  • May 3, 2023 (2023-05-03)(Tampa Theatre)
  • March 15, 2024 (2024-03-15)(United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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]

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Cast

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]

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References

  1. ↑ "THE THROWBACK - Myriad Pictures". October 11, 2023.
  2. ↑ Grobar, Matt (April 25, 2022). "Justina Machado & Will Sasso To Star In Indie Comedy 'The Throwback'". Deadline Hollywood .
  3. ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 2, 2022). "Tanya Reynolds Joins 'Harold And The Purple Crayon'; 'The Throwback' Adds Gregg Sulkin". Deadline Hollywood .
  4. ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 5, 2022). "Fernanda Andrade Joins Paramount+'s 'Finestkind'; 'The Throwback' Adds Michelle Randolph". Deadline Hollywood .
  5. ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 24, 2022). "Bobby Lee Boards Indie 'The Throwback'; Leah McSweeney Finds First Film Role In 'The Kill Room'". Deadline Hollywood .
  6. ↑ Harlan, Andrew (April 5, 2023). "The Throwback filmed all over the Tampa area". That's So Tampa.
  7. ↑ "Film shoot underway in Tampa with local director at helm". Business Observer. May 17, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Tampa Theatre To Screen Film 'The Throwback' Made In Tampa". Q105 . April 8, 2023.
  9. ↑ Kay, Jeremy (September 5, 2023). "Myriad boards worldwide rights to comedy 'The Throwback', launching TIFF sales (exclusive)". Screen Daily .
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