Welcome Matt

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Directed byLeon Pierce Jr.
Written byLeon Pierce Jr.
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Distributed by Gravitas Ventures
Release date
  • May 28, 2021 (2021-05-28)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Welcome Matt is a 2021 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Leon Pierce Jr. and starring Tahj Mowry, [1] GG Townson, Deon Cole and Jazsmin Lewis.

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Premise

Matt is an aspiring writer/director in his 20s who suffers from agoraphobia following a traumatizing experience. Not wanting to leave his apartment, Matt decides to make his movie there. However, following the breakup with his girlfriend as well as an eviction notice, Matt decides to see an at-home therapist to overcome his agoraphobia.

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Release

Gravitas Ventures acquired North American distribution rights to the film in March 2021. [2] The film was released in theaters and on demand on May 28, 2021. [3]

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References

  1. Mariel Turner (June 1, 2021). "Tahj Mowry talks 'Welcome Matt,' future of Viola Davis' 'Black Don't Crack' after ABC passes". TheGrio. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  2. Etan Vlessing (March 15, 2021). "Gravitas Ventures Nabs 'Welcome Matt' Comedy (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  3. Stephanie Prange (March 19, 2021). "Comedy 'Welcome Matt' Coming to Theaters and On Demand May 28 From Gravitas Ventures". Media Play News. Retrieved July 18, 2021.