Strive
“A teenager from the projects in Harlem aims to get into Yale, but must push against the world holding her back.”
Synopsis
Kalani (Joi Campbell), is a teenager living in Harlem with her older brother Jacob, and her younger sister, Bebe, while her mother struggles to make ends meet. Her college counselor Mr. Rose (Danny Glover) sees great promise in her educational future. As Kalani's siblings get caught in a myriad of hardships, Kalani teeters on the brink of ruin as she struggles to keep both her family and her dream intact. Strive reminds us that hard work, optimism, and perseverance, in the face of overwhelming adversity, is the essence of what it is to be American.
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STRIVE | Official Trailer (HD) | Premieres Thursday, Dec. 5th on UMC.tvOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Rippberger
- Screenplay & Story
- Sha-Risse Smith
- Original Title
- Strive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Aletheia Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Rippberger
Sha-Risse Smith
Tobias Deml, Ace Salvador, Hiroki Kamada
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Rippberger
Director
Tobias Deml
Producer
Ace Salvador
Producer
Hiroki Kamada
Producer
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What is Strive about?
Kalani (Joi Campbell), is a teenager living in Harlem with her older brother Jacob, and her younger sister, Bebe, while her mother struggles to make ends meet. Her college counselor Mr. Rose (Danny Glover) sees great promise in her educational future. As Kalani's siblings get caught in a myriad of hardships, Kalani teeters on the brink of ruin as she struggles to keep both her family and her dream intact. Strive reminds us that hard work, optimism, and perseverance, in the face of overwhelming adversity, is the essence of what it is to be American.
Who directed Strive?
Strive was directed by Robert Rippberger.
Who stars in Strive?
The principal cast of Strive includes Danny Glover, Tony D. Head, Nicole Ehinger, Scarlett Sperduto, Leopold Manswell.
When was Strive released and how long is it?
Strive was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.