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LIFE AIN'T LIKE THE MOVIES

By Robert MYCHAL PATRICK BUTLER

INDIE RIGHTS - as SALES All rights, World / DISTR Theatrical, TV, DVD-video, VOD, Airline, World

Drama - Completed 2021

The coming age story of a 16 year old quirky black teen. The film follows him as he goes through high school. He deals with various issues like love, death, bullies, and social awkwardness.

- Year of production
- 2021
- Genres
- Drama
- Countries
- USA
- Duration
- 85 mn
- Director(s)
- Robert MYCHAL PATRICK BUTLER
- Cast
- Paul BATES, Cynda WILLIAMS, Wendell KINNEY, Elizabeth WEBER, Grace AUBRY
- Synopsis
- Life Ain’t Like the Movies is a feature-length film about a Black, introverted teen named Chone. As a result of an eccentric assignment, the story follows his journey through high school as he faces love, disputes with friends, tragedy, and issues with his family. Despite his struggles, the core of the story revolves around the complex relationship Chone shares with his father and how sometimes differences in patriarchal relationships can be overcome when love and dedication take over.