Alias (2013 film)

Alias
Directed byMichelle Latimer
Written byMichelle Latimer
Produced by
  • Michelle Latimer
  • Nida Marji
StarringAlkatraz
CinematographyChris Romeike
Edited byKye Meechan
Music byVikas Kohli
Release date
  • April 2013 (2013-April) (Canada)
Running time
65 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Alias is a 2013 Canadian documentary film directed by Michelle Latimer, in her feature film directorial debut.[1][2]

Premise

The film "follows aspiring rappers trying to escape the gangster life."[3] The Hot Docs Film Festival synopsis reads: "Michelle Latimer makes her feature doc debut with a powerfully cinematic, observational doc that captures the realities of five Toronto rappers trying to escape the hustle of drugs and danger through their music."[2]

Reception

The film received positive reviews, was nominated for several awards,[4] including for a Canadian Screen Award,[5] and screened at numerous festivals, notably the Hot Docs Film Festival.[6]

References

  1. ^ "About | Streel Films | Michelle Latimer". www.michellelatimer.ca. Retrieved 2017-01-17.
  2. ^ a b Obenson, Tambay A. "HotDocs 2013 Preview: 'Alias' Goes Beyond Typical Music Video Images of Girls, Guns & Gold | IndieWire". www.indiewire.com. Retrieved 2017-01-17.
  3. ^ Latimer, Michelle (2013-04-01), Alias, retrieved 2017-01-17
  4. ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (25 April 2013). "FatLabs Composer Vikas Kohli Heads to Cannes and HotDocs (VIDEO) | IndieWire". www.indiewire.com. Retrieved 2017-01-17.
  5. ^ "Canadian Screen Award nominations: 19 projects from 18 alumni". National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI). 2015-01-14. Retrieved 2017-01-17.
  6. ^ "Alias | Hot Docs 2013 Review". U.S. Indie News, Filmmaker Interviews, Film Festivals, Movie Reviews | Ioncinema. Retrieved 2017-01-17.


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