BROTHER

Feature Drama, 2022

Written and Directed By

Clement Virgo

Starring

Aaron Pierre, Lamar Johnson, & Marsha Stephanie Blake

SYNOPSIS

Propelled by the pulsing beats of Toronto’s early hip hop scene, BROTHER is the story of FRANCIS and MICHAEL, sons of Caribbean immigrants maturing into young men in a housing project called The Park. The brothers’ bright hopes are thwarted during the summer of 1991, when escalating tensions set off a series of events that change the course of their lives forever. Based on David Chariandy’s celebrated novel, BROTHER crafts a timely story about the profound bond between brothers, the resilience of a community and the irrepressible power of music.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

WINNER OF 2 NAACP IMAGE AWARDS 2024
- Outstanding of Independent Motion Picture
- Outstanding of International Motion Picture

WINNER OF 12 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS, including:
- Best Motion Picture
- Achievement in Direction
- Adapted Screenplay
- Performance in a Leading Role
- Performance in a Supporting Role

Toronto International Film Festival (2022)
BFI London Film Festival (2022)
Busan International Film Festival (2022)
Sao Paulo International Film Festival (2022)