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What Was It?

“Memory Lane is Closed...”

Synopsis

A Nostalgic Shylo Perkins, decides to take a trip down memory lane and bring his adoptive brother, Vernon, along with him to an abandoned strip mall from Shylo’s childhood. As they arrive, Shylo tries to convince Vernon to empathise with his childhood nostalgia regarding these three core locations: “To the Xtreme Arcade”, “Barry’s Bin”, and “Full Plate Buffet”. As the day goes on, the two brothers begin to create new memories revolving around the past and strengthen their relationship as they see this place full of rich history one last time.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Cameren Brown
Screenplay & Story
Cameren Brown
Original Title
What Was It?
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
Unknown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Cameren Brown

Screenplay & Story

Cameren Brown

Director of Photography

Chasity Merrell

Film Editing

Riley Gibson, Ibrahima Sow

Producers

Jessica James

Department Leadership Roster

Jessica James

Producer

Cameren Brown

Director

Cameren Brown

Writer

Chasity Merrell

Director of Photography

Sahsa Zapolsky

Production Design

Tylia Kennedy

Production Design

Riley Gibson

Editor

Ibrahima Sow

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About What Was It?

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is What Was It? about?

A Nostalgic Shylo Perkins, decides to take a trip down memory lane and bring his adoptive brother, Vernon, along with him to an abandoned strip mall from Shylo’s childhood. As they arrive, Shylo tries to convince Vernon to empathise with his childhood nostalgia regarding these three core locations: “To the Xtreme Arcade”, “Barry’s Bin”, and “Full Plate Buffet”. As the day goes on, the two brothers begin to create new memories revolving around the past and strengthen their relationship as they see this place full of rich history one last time.

Who directed What Was It??

What Was It? was directed by Cameren Brown.

Who stars in What Was It??

The principal cast of What Was It? includes Amir Smith, Amare Bell.

When was What Was It? released and how long is it?

What Was It? was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.