Pretty Red Dress

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Pretty Red Dress

Released Jun 16, 2023

1h 50m

Drama

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Set against the backdrop of South London and humming with the energy of iconic Tina Turner hits, Pretty Red Dress follows a family tested to their limit when Travis (Natey Jones), fresh out of jail, is found wearing a dress by his partner Candice (Alexandra Burke) and secretive teenage daughter Kenisha. The family is sent spinning by this startling discovery and the truths that remain.

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Whelan Barzey

Time Out

Warm, self-assured and free-flowing, Pretty Red Dress is the long overdue expansion of Black masculinity that the big screen has been crying out for. It’s about daring to be different, but mostly just yearning to be understood.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 25, 2023

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

Pretty Red Dress is both playful and defiant, swept along on a tide of toe-tapping tunes that tug at the heartstrings, yet unafraid to face up to complex personal issues while still maintaining its solidly mainstream appeal.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 18, 2023

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Clarisse Loughrey

Independent (UK)

What could be truly radical here feels diluted by the film’s more practical efforts to market itself as feel-good fare... Still, Edwards has shown real confidence with her camera.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 17, 2023

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Ben Turner

The Pink Lens

A fun feel-good film that brings out the best in its director and stars, this is a well-crafted slice of succulent British cinema.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 1, 2024

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Kat Halstead

Common Sense Media

In her debut feature, writer-director Dionne Edwards has created a nuanced portrayal of Black masculinity, as well as the binaries, stereotypes, and expectations that can stifle us all.

Mar 27, 2024

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Lisa Nystrom

FILMINK (Australia)

… a feel-good story in the vein of Pride, Kinky Boots or Billy Elliot …

Rated: 14/20

Oct 22, 2023

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Brian C

Hugely enjoyable movie with a great message. Alexandra, Natey and Temilola all give excellent performances. Some great Tina Turner music throughout, too. Well worth a watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/19/23

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Maria A

I think this is a film everyone must see. It's got a powerful message but also some fun comedic moments.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/29/23

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Set against the backdrop of South London and humming with the energy of iconic Tina Turner hits, Pretty Red Dress follows a family tested to their limit when Travis (Natey Jones), fresh out of jail, is found wearing a dress by his partner Candice (Alexandra Burke) and secretive teenage daughter Kenisha. The family is sent spinning by this startling discovery and the truths that remain.

Director: Dionne Edwards
Producer: Georgia Goggin
Screenwriter: Dionne Edwards
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Production Co: BBC Film, BFI Film Fund, Sundance Institute, Teng Teng Films, Magellanic Media
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 16, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 16, 2023
Runtime: 1h 50m

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