In just a few weeks, Chinonye Chukwu’s “Till” is going to be having its world premiere at the New York Film Festival.
Buzz is growing for “Till,” but especially Danielle Deadwyler‘s lead performance. I’m being told the film is VERY well-directed even though it’s screenplay is fairly conventional.
Chukwu wrote and directed the Sundance-winning “Clemency” and although I wasn’t a major fan of that film, it was exceptionally well-shot by Chukwu. She definitely has the chops to pull “Till” off and is definitely a directorial talent to watch out for.
However, as mentioned, “Till” is going to be Deadwyler’s movie. Test-screenings have been really well-received. Despite the biopic/courtroom drama tropes on display here, I’m starting to suspect this could be a major acting showcase. Deadwyler’s work already looked fantastic in the trailer, released just last month.
I’m being told that it’s total powerhouse work from Deadwyler, in a very chewy role. I’ve heard enough great things about her work in “Till,” where she plays a mother grieving and fighting her 14-year-old son’s murder, that I suspect she could get Oscar nominated.
Chukwu’s film is slated for a primo October 21st release date.