To Live and Die and Live explained

To Live and Die and Live
Director:Qasim Basir
Producer:Qasim Basir
Nina Yang Bongiovi
Forest Whitaker
Amin Joseph
Samantha Basir
Dana Offenbach
Cory Hardrict
Omari Hardwick
Starring:Amin Joseph
Music:Maxime Lacoste-Lebuis
Cinematography:Qasim Basir
Editing:Paige Alston
Qasim Basir
Distributor:Cannon Films & Vestron Video
Runtime:104 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

To Live and Die and Live is a 2023 American drama film written and directed by Qasim Basir and starring Amin Joseph. Slated for worldwide theatrical release in 2024.

Cast

Release

The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2023.

Reception

The film has a 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on nine reviews.[1]

Dennis Harvey of Variety gave the film a positive review and wrote, "For all its tastefully exasperating gaps in character and storytelling specifics, To Live & Die and Live still has a persuasive overall vision..."[2] Patrice Witherspoon of Screen Rant awarded the film four out of five stars and wrote, "In its methodical approach towards addressing mental health, To Live and Die and Live defies and exceeds emotional expectations."[3] Todd McCarthy of Deadline Hollywood also gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Stylistically, To Live and Die and Live is cut down to the bone, with the essential action being conveyed but with a vital terseness that both frustrates and keeps you on your toes."[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: To Live and Die and Live. Rotten Tomatoes. January 26, 2023.
  2. Harvey. Dennis. 'To Live & Die and Live' Review: A Prodigal Son's Self-Destructive Trawl Through a Reviving Detroit. January 22, 2023. Variety. January 26, 2023.
  3. Web site: Witherspoon. Patrice. To Live And Die And Live Review: Basir's Feature Is Intoxicating [Sundance]]. Screen Rant. 22 January 2023 . January 26, 2023.
  4. Web site: McCarthy. Todd. Sundance Review: Qasim Basir's 'To Live And Die And Live'. January 20, 2023. Deadline Hollywood. January 26, 2023.