"Whereever you go, I go." Lionsgate has unveiled the official trailer for an indie mental health drama titled Continue, marking the feature directorial debut of the American actress Nadine Crocker. Even though that title sounds like it might be something sci-fi, this is pure drama through and through. Written & directed by & starring Nadine Crocker, she finished this film and premiered it back in 2022 at Cinequest that year, it's just only now finally getting released. A girl suffering from depression is forced to get her life together when she is taken involuntarily to a mental institution after trying to follow in her father's footsteps, but failing in her suicide attempt. She finds unlikely friends, unwavering love, and a life she never imagined possible. All to find out some decisions can't be undone. You only get one life. Starring Nadine Crocker and Shiloh Fernandez, with Lio Tipton, Kat Foster, Annapurna Sriram, Anthony Caravella,...
- 8/9/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: Lionsgate and its Grindstone Entertainment Group have acquired the indie drama Continue, extending their relationship with writer-director-actress Nadine Crocker with a deal for multiplatform domestic distribution of her latest film.
Set to screen at the Bentonville Film Festival this week as part of the fest’s mission to amplify female filmmakers and other diverse storytellers, the film will be released in theaters September 6, coinciding with suicide awareness month.
In Continue, a girl suffering from depression is forced to get her life together when she is taken involuntarily to a mental institution after trying to follow in her father’s footsteps but failing in her suicide attempt. There, she finds unlikely friends, unwavering love, and a life she never imagined possible, only to find out some decisions can’t be undone. You only get one life.
In addition to Crocker, Continue stars Shiloh Fernandez, Lio Tipton, Kat Foster, Annapurna Sriram and Emily Deschanel.
Set to screen at the Bentonville Film Festival this week as part of the fest’s mission to amplify female filmmakers and other diverse storytellers, the film will be released in theaters September 6, coinciding with suicide awareness month.
In Continue, a girl suffering from depression is forced to get her life together when she is taken involuntarily to a mental institution after trying to follow in her father’s footsteps but failing in her suicide attempt. There, she finds unlikely friends, unwavering love, and a life she never imagined possible, only to find out some decisions can’t be undone. You only get one life.
In addition to Crocker, Continue stars Shiloh Fernandez, Lio Tipton, Kat Foster, Annapurna Sriram and Emily Deschanel.
- 6/10/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Cassandra Freeman (Bel-Air), Tika Sumpter (Sonic the Hedgehog) and Michaela Watkins (Thanks for Sharing) have joined the “Geena & Friends” program taking place at the upcoming Bentonville Film Festival in Arkansas.
The program, led by Geena Davis and moderated by The Hollywood Reporter contributing editor Stacey Wilson Hunt, takes a unique spin on traditional comedic narratives by reimagining them with an all-female or gender-non-conforming cast. The event is set for June 14 at the Thaden Theater in Bentonville.
“I am thrilled to lead this program that reimagines all-male film narratives with an all-female/gender-non-conforming cast, leading to great humor,” Davis said. “It’s an incredible opportunity to showcase the power of storytelling through laughter and camaraderie. Working alongside such talented individuals as Cassandra Freeman, Tika Sumpter and Michaela Watkins is truly inspiring. I look forward to sharing this unique and transformative experience with everyone.”
The Bentonville Film Foundation made the announcement Thursday,...
The program, led by Geena Davis and moderated by The Hollywood Reporter contributing editor Stacey Wilson Hunt, takes a unique spin on traditional comedic narratives by reimagining them with an all-female or gender-non-conforming cast. The event is set for June 14 at the Thaden Theater in Bentonville.
“I am thrilled to lead this program that reimagines all-male film narratives with an all-female/gender-non-conforming cast, leading to great humor,” Davis said. “It’s an incredible opportunity to showcase the power of storytelling through laughter and camaraderie. Working alongside such talented individuals as Cassandra Freeman, Tika Sumpter and Michaela Watkins is truly inspiring. I look forward to sharing this unique and transformative experience with everyone.”
The Bentonville Film Foundation made the announcement Thursday,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Title: Continue Director: Nadine Crocker Starring: Nadine Crocker, Shiloh Fernandez, Lio Tipton, Emily Deschanel, Dale Dickey, Kat Foster, Anthony Caravella There’s a highly persuasive, ever-present current of emotional honesty which underpins and anchors Continue, a deeply felt indie drama about a young woman’s struggles with crippling depression and suicidal ideation. Based on the real-life mental […]
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- 5/8/2022
- by Brent Simon
- ShockYa
Exclusive: Emily Deschanel (Bones), Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead), Analeigh Tipton (Why Women Kill), Kat Foster (Jean-Claude Van Johnson), and Annapurna Sriram (The Blacklist) have been cast in Continue, an indie drama written and directed by Nadine Crocker in her first directorial debut. Crocker will also star in the film, which is based on true events from her life and surviving a suicide attempt at a young age.
It follows a girl (Crocker) suffering from depression who is forced to get her life together when she is taken involuntarily to a mental institution, after trying to follow in her father’s footsteps, but failing her suicide attempt. She finds unlikely friends, unwavering love, & a life she never imagined possible for a girl like her. All to find out some decisions can’t be undone. And not every story is a happy one.
The piece aims to inspire and shed an honest light on mental health,...
It follows a girl (Crocker) suffering from depression who is forced to get her life together when she is taken involuntarily to a mental institution, after trying to follow in her father’s footsteps, but failing her suicide attempt. She finds unlikely friends, unwavering love, & a life she never imagined possible for a girl like her. All to find out some decisions can’t be undone. And not every story is a happy one.
The piece aims to inspire and shed an honest light on mental health,...
- 11/5/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
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