After its initial release at the Chicago International Film Festival in October 2017, Oscilloscope is bringing Matthew Porterfield’s newest film “Sollers Point” nationwide later this year. Porterfield, primarily known for his direction on independent films “Hamilton” and “I Used to be Darker,” teams back up with long-time collaborator, writer Amy Belk, for his new feature. And now we have the first trailer.
In the first trailer for “Sollers Point,” we meet Keith, played by McCaul Lombardi, as he is just released from a stint in prison. He’s now living with his father, played by Jim Belushi, and is struggling to find his footing in his new life, while also avoiding the negative influences that surround him. The footage plays over a soulful rendition of “Amazing Grace,” which illustrates all you need to know about this film. It’s not so much about Keith, as it is about the life of those who are struggling in areas like Baltimore.
Along with the Chicago International Film Festival, “Sollers Point” has been official selections at the AFI Fest, Festival de San Sebastián, and Maryland Film Festival. This recognition, along with the critical acclaim it has received thus far, suggests that Porterfield continues to find success with his independent direction – not to mention his noteworthy casting, which includes McCaul Lombardi (“American Honey,” “Patti Cake$”), Zazie Beetz (“Atlanta”), Tom Guiry (“Mysitc River”), and Jim Belushi (“Red Heat,” “Twin Peaks”).
Produced by Eric Bannat, Alexandra Byer, Gabrielle Dumon, Jordan Mintzer, and Ryan Zacarias, “Sollers Point” is slated for a theatrical release on May 11th.
Here’s the synopsis:
Keith (Lombardi), a small-time drug dealer under house arrest at the home of his father (Belushi) in Baltimore, re-enters a community scarred by unemployment, neglect and deeply entrenched segregation. There, he pushes back against his surrounding limitations as he tries to find a way out of his own internal prison.