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* [[David Oyelowo]] as Amos |
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* [[Rosario Dawson]] as Mary |
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* Lonnie Chavis as Gunner |
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Revision as of 07:31, 24 February 2021
| The Water Man | |
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| Directed by | David Oyelowo |
| Written by | Emma Needell |
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| Cinematography | Matthew J. Lloyd |
| Edited by | Blu Murray |
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| Distributed by | RLJE Films |
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Running time | 92 minutes[2] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Water Man is a 2020 American drama film directed by David Oyelowo, in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Emma Needell. It stars Oyelowo, Rosario Dawson, Lonnie Chavis, Amiah Miller, Alfred Molina and Maria Bello. Oprah Winfrey serves as an executive producer via her Harpo Films banner.
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2020. It is scheduled to be released on May 7, 2021, by RLJE Films.
Cast
- David Oyelowo as Amos Boone
- Rosario Dawson as Mary
- Lonnie Chavis as Gunner
- Amiah Miller as Jo
- Alfred Molina
- Maria Bello
Production
In June 2015, it was announced David Oyelowo would direct and produce the film, from a screenplay by Emma Needell, with Oprah Winfrey set to executive produce the film under her Harpo Films banner, with Walt Disney Pictures distributing.[3] In March 2019, it was announced Oyelowo, Rosario Dawson, Lonnie Chavis, Amiah Miller, Alfred Molina and Maria Bello had joined the cast of the film, with Disney no longer attached to distribute.[4]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2020.[5] In February 2021, RLJE Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, and set it for a May 7, 2021, release, with Netflix set to distribute internationally.[6]
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 91% based on 22 reviews and no critical consensus yet[7]
References
- ^ https://digitalpro.tiff.net/page/browse-by-day/
- ^ "The Water Man". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- ^ Jagernauth, Kevin (June 11, 2015). "David Oyelowo Is Disney's 'The Water Man'". IndieWire. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (March 27, 2019). "David Oyelowo Sets 'The Water Man' As Feature Directorial Debut With Oprah Winfrey As EP". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- ^ Grater, Tom (August 25, 2020). "Toronto Sets Talks With Halle Berry, Claire Denis & Barry Jenkins; Adds David Oyelowo, Matthew Heineman Films". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (February 23, 2021). "David Oyelowo's 'The Water Man' Scooped Up By RLJE Films And Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ "The Water Man". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved January 1, 2021.