Akilla's Escape
Synopsis
In a crime-noir about the urban child-soldier, Akilla Brown captures a fifteen-year-old Jamaican boy in the aftermath of an armed robbery. Over one gruelling night, Akilla confronts a cycle of generational violence he thought he escaped.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-20
Top Cast
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Saul Williams
Akilla Brown
Thamela Mpumlwana
Sheppard / Young Akilla
Donisha Rita Claire Prendergast
Faye
Ronnie Rowe
Clinton
Oluniké Adeliyi
Thetis
Shomari Downer
Shadow
Colm Feore
Benji
Bruce Ramsay
Jimmy
Vic Mensa
Prince
Theresa Tova
Athena
Brandon Oakes
Zo
Cassius Crieghtney
Cutty
Pedro Miguel Arce
Rodrigo
Victor Gomez
Andres
David Keeley
Detective Jones
Husein Madhavji
Redmond
Tony Nappo
Nico
Jennifer Podemski
Mrs. Rosenthal
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 11, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 11, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Officer
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Officer, Motion
- Original Score
- Saul Williams, Robert Del Naja
- Original Title
- Akilla's Escape
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Canesugar Filmworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Officer
Charles Officer, Motion
Saul Williams, Robert Del Naja
Maya Bankovic
Andres Landau
Karen Wookey, Jake Yanowski, Charles Officer, Martin Katz, Michael A. Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Officer
Director
Maya Bankovic
Director of Photography
Andres Landau
Editor
Diana Abbatangelo
Production Design
Charles Officer
Writer
Motion
Writer
Saul Williams
Original Music Composer
Robert Del Naja
Original Music Composer
Jake Yanowski
Producer
Charles Officer
Producer
Bartosz Deptuch
Production Design
Jeannette Linton
Costume Design
Jason Gosbee
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Akilla's Escape
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What is Akilla's Escape about?
In a crime-noir about the urban child-soldier, Akilla Brown captures a fifteen-year-old Jamaican boy in the aftermath of an armed robbery. Over one gruelling night, Akilla confronts a cycle of generational violence he thought he escaped.
Who directed Akilla's Escape?
Akilla's Escape was directed by Charles Officer.
Who stars in Akilla's Escape?
The principal cast of Akilla's Escape includes Saul Williams, Thamela Mpumlwana, Donisha Rita Claire Prendergast, Ronnie Rowe, Oluniké Adeliyi.
When was Akilla's Escape released and how long is it?
Akilla's Escape was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Akilla's Escape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Akilla's Escape was composed by Saul Williams, Robert Del Naja.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Akilla's Escape?
Akilla's Escape holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).