Against the Grain
Synopsis
An inner-city kid has an opportunity to improve his life at an elite university. He struggles between maintaining his grades, staying loyal to his troubled childhood friends, and capturing the heart of his dream girl. But when he arrives at a crossroad he must choose between his past and future.
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Against the Grain - Official Trailer.mov
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Montalban Theater in Los Angeles, CA (Hollywood Black Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 14, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elias Mael
- Screenplay & Story
- Elias Mael
- Original Score
- Seth Neuffer
- Original Title
- Against the Grain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elias Mael
Elias Mael
Seth Neuffer
Jeanne Tyson
Elias Mael, Mayon Denton
Department Leadership Roster
Jeanne Tyson
Director of Photography
Elias Mael
Editor
Elias Mael
Director
Mayon Denton
Editor
Seth Neuffer
Original Music Composer
Elias Mael
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Against the Grain about?
An inner-city kid has an opportunity to improve his life at an elite university. He struggles between maintaining his grades, staying loyal to his troubled childhood friends, and capturing the heart of his dream girl. But when he arrives at a crossroad he must choose between his past and future.
Who directed Against the Grain?
Against the Grain was directed by Elias Mael.
Who stars in Against the Grain?
The principal cast of Against the Grain includes Vaughn Wilkinson, Amaris Davidson, David Coe, Sewell Whitney, D.J. Kemp.
When was Against the Grain released and how long is it?
Against the Grain was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Against the Grain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Against the Grain was composed by Seth Neuffer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Against the Grain?
Against the Grain holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).