Life & Nothing More (2017)

Drama, General Film

Director: Antonio Méndez Esparza

Writer(s): Antonio Méndez Esparza

Starring: Andrew Bleechington, Regina Williams, Robert Williams, Ry’nesia Chambers, Eric Trombley, Kara Fenlon, Charles Dodson, Dawuan Williams, Lawrence Parramore, Dwight Brown, Mitch Paulsen, Samuel C. Carter, Kristina Bauer, Yulanda Talley, Shanelle Freeman, Broderick Williams, Saad Akbar, Zechariah L. Knight Jr., Jviante Jackson, Kendra Coburn, Trish Bass, Kevin Jowers, Robert E. Deyle, Alzona Whitehead, Travius Harris, Trekarrie Williams, Cynie Cory, Maylasha Starke, Kylin Adams, Matthew C. Harrington, Marianne Towler, Demetrius Williams, Ronterrious McGriff, Reginald L. Thurman Jr., Gerald T. Butler, Reashema Cole, Renee Brick, Samuel Brick, Hudson Meeks, Jabar Dunbar, Heath Champion, James Campbell, Don Williams, Terry L. Price Sr., Tymarion Simmons, Thomasena Anderson-Pryear, Adrianna Adkins, Rockell Albert, Awadalla Ali, Trevor Allen, Kayde Andersonn, Ramesha Bailie, Ashley Balkom, Sam Bartz, Yolanda Castanedo, Joshua A. Cheathan-Davis, Chrislinda M. Dixon, Damyia L. Dixon, Anthony Hall, Andrea Hamilton, Caleb Hill, LaShonna Hooks, Christopher Hurst Jr., Christopher Hurst, Kevin Jacobs, James A. Jones, Corwin Jordan, Lameria Justice, Daijah Knight, Kevin Lee, Nichelle Loftis, Malachi, Antwan Moss, Yatin Pater, Shakeima Rivers, Ashtyn Simmons, Mariah Smith, Joshua S. Strickland, Thomas Sullenberger, ShiQuana Tyler, Grop. Viestie, Sharneka Walker, Karen Watson, Sidynoia Webb, Caden Williams, Cealpheus Williams, Jeremiah Williams, Lyssa Williams, Maurice Williams, Montavius Williams, Netobia Williams, Kareine Wilson, Joseph Wimberly, Rodney Ziemek

Synopsis: Standing on the edge of adulthood, Andrew yearns to find his purpose as a young African-American in today’s America. With his mother longing to find more to her life then parenting, Andrew is forced to take on the mounting pressure of family responsibility. His search for connection with an absent father, leads him to a dangerous crossroads.

Release Date: September 8, 2017 (Canada) | Length: 113 min | Genre: Drama | MPAA Rating: NR | Note(s): Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2017. Key roles in the film were played by non-professional actors so I would need to watch the film to better identify people.