The first trailer for the Canadian hip-hop drama, Brother, has premiered.
Written and directed by Clement Virgo, the film stars Lamar Johnson, Aaron Pierre, Kiana Madeira, Lovell Adams-Gray and Marsha Stephanie Blake.
Set against the backdrop of the hip-hop scene in Toronto during the early ‘90s, Brother tackles themes of masculinity, family, race and identity. The film made its official debut at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.
According to the description:
Adapted from David Chariandy’s award-winning novel of the same name, Brother is propelled by the pulsing beats of Toronto’s early hip hop scene following the story of Francis (Lamar Johnson) and Michael (Aaron Pierre), sons of Caribbean immigrants maturing into young men. A mystery unfolds during the sweltering summer of 1991, and escalating tensions set off a series of events that change the course of these brothers’ lives forever. Brother crafts a timely story about the profound bond between siblings, the resilience of community and the irrepressible power of music.
Brother is produced by Virgo, Damon D’Oliveira, Sonya Di Rienzo and Aeschylus Poulos. Aaron L. Gilbert, Laurie May, Noah Segal and Steven Thibault serve as executive producers.
Watch the official trailer for Brother below.
