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Release Date:
Friday, August 25, 2017 Limited
language, some sexuality/nudity and violence RESTRICTED
Plot: What's the story about?
Follows Colin Warner, a 18-year-old Brooklyn man wrongfully convicted of a 1980 murder and sentenced to life in prison. His only hope at freedom is his childhood friend Carl “KC” Kinged, who fights for more than 20 years to reverse the verdict, taking loans for lawyer fees and becoming a legal courier to learn the court system.
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Who stars in Crown Heights: Cast List
Lakeith Stanfield ... Colin Warner
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Nnamdi Asomugha ... Carl “KC” Kinged
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Who's making Crown Heights: Crew List
A look at the Crown Heights behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Matt Ruskin last directed Boston Strangler. The film's writer Matt Ruskin last wrote Boston Strangler.
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Production: What we know about Crown Heights?
Key Facts
- Won the audience award at the Sundance Film Festival.
Filming Timeline
- 2017 - May: The film was set to Completed status.
Crown Heights Release Date: When was the film released?
Crown Heights was a Limited release in 2017 on Friday, August 25, 2017. There were 13 other movies released on the same date, including All Saints, Leap! and Birth of the Dragon.
As a Limited release, Crown Heights will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.