Messwood
“Two schools, one team united in friendship”
Synopsis
Declining participation leads two Milwaukee area high schools—one black and urban, the other white and suburban—to combine their football programs. Tensions rise as the disparities between the two schools become increasingly apparent over the course of the season. At the center of the drama, the teenage athletes attempt to make sense of their adolescence in the face of the racial fissures in their community.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brad Lichtenstein, Emily Kuester
- Screenplay & Story
- David E. Simpson
- Original Score
- Vernon Reid
- Original Title
- Messwood
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brad Lichtenstein, Emily Kuester
David E. Simpson
Vernon Reid
Brad Lichtenstein, Keith Walker, Colin Sytsma, Erik Ljung
David E. Simpson
Suzanne Jurva, Brad Lichtenstein, Emily Kuester, Jeff Skoll, Steve James
Department Leadership Roster
David E. Simpson
Writer
Suzanne Jurva
Producer
Brad Lichtenstein
Producer
Emily Kuester
Producer
David E. Simpson
Editor
Brad Lichtenstein
Director
Emily Kuester
Director
Vernon Reid
Original Music Composer
Brad Lichtenstein
Director of Photography
Keith Walker
Director of Photography
Colin Sytsma
Director of Photography
Erik Ljung
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Messwood.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Messwood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Messwood about?
Declining participation leads two Milwaukee area high schools—one black and urban, the other white and suburban—to combine their football programs. Tensions rise as the disparities between the two schools become increasingly apparent over the course of the season. At the center of the drama, the teenage athletes attempt to make sense of their adolescence in the face of the racial fissures in their community.
Who directed Messwood?
Messwood was directed by Brad Lichtenstein, Emily Kuester.
Who stars in Messwood?
The principal cast of Messwood includes Not specified.
When was Messwood released and how long is it?
Messwood was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Messwood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Messwood was composed by Vernon Reid.