What It Was
“A look. A touch. A change.”
Synopsis
An old flame is reignited and a new desire is awaken when Hollywood Actress Adina J. Spencer returns back to New York. Soon she is forced to face her sexual past, confront her present identity, and admit her true love.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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WHAT IT WAS a first look
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-26
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Arlene Chico-Lugo
Adina / Hil
Dee Herlihy
Toni
Melissa Navia
Hilary
Brandon Smalls
Mondi
Lenny Thomas
Bill
Gloria Caicedo-Otz
Mama
Mirirai Sithole
Coat-Check Girl
Jason Michael Miller
Austin
Kersti Bryan
Speaker
Taylor Dior
Little Girl
Margaret Odette
Woman #1
Nia Witts
Woman #2
Eleni Hope
Julia
Donald Dashiell
Gabe
Nadia Serantes
Kate
Akram Basuni
Bronx Guy
Ed Taylor
Bronx Guy
Eugene Lorenzo Martin
Bronx Guy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Frameline Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 26, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Armando
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Armando
- Original Score
- Sean Balas
- Original Title
- What It Was
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Novo Novus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Armando
Daniel Armando
Sean Balas
Ryan Andrew Balas
Ryan Andrew Balas
Daniel Armando, Dane Harrington Joseph
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Armando
Director
Daniel Armando
Writer
Ryan Andrew Balas
Director of Photography
Sean Balas
Original Music Composer
Daniel Armando
Production Design
Ryan Andrew Balas
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About What It Was
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is What It Was about?
An old flame is reignited and a new desire is awaken when Hollywood Actress Adina J. Spencer returns back to New York. Soon she is forced to face her sexual past, confront her present identity, and admit her true love.
Who directed What It Was?
What It Was was directed by Daniel Armando.
Who stars in What It Was?
The principal cast of What It Was includes Arlene Chico-Lugo, Dee Herlihy, Melissa Navia, Brandon Smalls, Lenny Thomas.
When was What It Was released and how long is it?
What It Was was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for What It Was?
The original motion picture soundtrack for What It Was was composed by Sean Balas.