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Dayveon

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Struggling with his older brother's death, 13-year-old Dayveon spends the sweltering summer days roaming the streets of his rural Arkansas town. With no parents and few role models, he soon falls in with a local gang. Though his sister's boyfriend tries to provide stability and comfort as a reluctant father figure, Dayveon becomes increasingly drawn into the camaraderie and violence of his new world.
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Austin Williams Shadow and Act 09/18/2017
This film is a valuable piece of storytelling, transcribing pivotal moments in the lives of many of our boys. Go to Full Review
Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times 09/14/2017
Although the path taken by Dayveon and the plotting are well-traveled, 28-year-old filmmaker Abbasi does some intriguing things with tone and texture ... Go to Full Review
Alan Scherstuhl Village Voice 09/13/2017
No interaction here feels staged or false, though the film itself is often strikingly composed. Go to Full Review
Marisa Carpico The Pop Break 12/25/2018
8.5/10
Luckily, Dayveon is worth every penny. Quiet and powerful, it's a film that takes a familiar story and makes it feel new. So, take the risk. You won't regret it. Go to Full Review
Christopher Llewellyn Reed Hammer to Nail 01/25/2018
[Director] Amman Abbasi ... pulls no punches in his evocation of hopelessness and despair amongst this particular African-American community in the Deep South. Go to Full Review
Bill Arceneaux Film Threat 11/02/2017
2.5/5
A story that doesn't quite live up to its spirit filled images and lofty vision, but will sting no matter what? Lay off the honey, this writer says to himself. Go to Full Review
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@ExcessMale 01/19/2022 Decent low budget indie that could have afforded to be 20 or 30 minutes longer allowing the filmmakers to develop the sympathetic frontline characters far deeper. See more 05/19/2021 Very good direction, pretty good story See more 12/13/2020 I really enjoyed the film. It was very raw; and I could see it being overwhelming to some who have not grown up in that environment. But I have personally been around these type of characters, and I can say that what they portrayed is real. I've read some reviews that said the script was undeveloped. Maybe, but the truth of the matter is...that was their lives. Hopeless and broke, just trying to make a buck to pay bills and put food on the table. Days spent doing nothing but smoking drugs, listening to music and talking about women or chasing them. There were two things that I really liked. First, I loved the contrast of seeing Dayveon being thrown into an unscrupulous adult world, and him still being very much a kid. Seeing him smiling, laughing, riding his bike, making jokes, and just being a kid gives the audience hope or a glimpse of light...that hey, this kid still has two paths he can take. The other aspect of the movie that I really liked was the relationship between his sister and her boyfriend. Usually the people in these type of films that are meant to be the adults and role models are just as bad as the kids themselves. It's true that mom and dad weren't around, but two people were. A man and a woman. Although they weren't technically married, they carried their relationship as such. They were warm and gentle and loving with each other. I didn't see any arguing or fighting or jealous accusations. Their relationship was simple, trust and respect. Although that's a real part of the African-American life, we don't get to see that portrayal a lot so kudos! Finally, I know it would've been a daunting task. But I would've loved to see them get rid of the hive middle or end. See more 04/07/2019 The soundtrack and cinematography alone make the movie worth watching See more 03/23/2019 Great Movie, It definitely shows the real life struggles and obstacles some face daily in certain cities, & towns being a young African American male. It truly hits home to alot of people with similar stories. See more 02/15/2019 Great movie itâ(TM)s artistic and beautiful See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Struggling with his older brother's death, 13-year-old Dayveon spends the sweltering summer days roaming the streets of his rural Arkansas town. With no parents and few role models, he soon falls in with a local gang. Though his sister's boyfriend tries to provide stability and comfort as a reluctant father figure, Dayveon becomes increasingly drawn into the camaraderie and violence of his new world.
Director
Amman Abbasi
Producer
Amman Abbasi, Lachion Buckingham, Alexander Uhlmann
Screenwriter
Amman Abbasi, Steven Reneau
Distributor
FilmRise
Production Co
Symbolic Exchange, Salem Street Entertainment, Muskat Filmed Properties, Mama Bear Studios, Rough House Pictures, Meridian Entertainment
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 13, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 26, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.2K
Runtime
1h 15m
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