Akilla's Escape 2021
What is Akilla's Escape?
Akilla's Escape is a crime-noir drama film released in 2021 with a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes. The film was directed by Charles Officer, marking his final feature prior to his death in 2023.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 11, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Studios
- Canesugar Filmworks
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Akilla's Escape is a crime-noir drama film released in 2021 with a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes. The film was directed by Charles Officer, marking his final feature prior to his death in 2023. The story follows Akilla Brown, a marijuana dealer who is retiring from the business following legalization, as he tries to rescue a young boy from being drawn into a life of crime.
Specifically, in the aftermath of an armed robbery, Akilla captures a fifteen-year-old Jamaican boy. Over one gruelling night, Akilla confronts a cycle of generational violence that he previously thought he had escaped. The film stars Saul Williams in the title role of Akilla, alongside Thamela Mpumlwana as the young boy. Bankovic received recognition for achievement in direction for the film at the Canadian Screen Awards.
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“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Akilla's Escape worth watching?
Akilla's Escape holds a community rating of 4.4/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Akilla's Escape and when was it released?
Akilla's Escape is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.
Who directed Akilla's Escape?
Akilla's Escape was directed by Charles Officer.
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