Film · 2021

Wasted Talent

14 min · Directed by Derrick Benton · R

8.01
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Four high school teens are thrown into detention after a fight come together of their love for music and songwriting. However, their newfound bond is brought to a halt by the harsh reality of the world they come from.

Cast

C

Chetan Cutting

Marcus

Amber Janea

Natalia

A

Ahmad DeChalus

Louis

D

Dexter Phillip

Jashawn

O

Omari Johnson

Dario

L

Leone DuBoulay

Bloc-Boy 1

B

Brandon Doggett

Bloc-Boyz Lead

D

Dorian Perez

Young Bloc Boyz

Crew

Director: Derrick Benton
Producer: Sonia Conlin
Writer: Derrick Benton
Editor: Micael Preysler
Cinematography: Inés Gowland
Production Design: Nicolette Jackson

Details

Studios: Filming Real Emotional Experiences
Countries: United States of America
Languages: English
Certification: R
Release: October 1, 2021

Themes

high schoolfriendshiptalenttalent showcoming of agedetentionpeer pressuresongwritingteen dramasocial issuesconnect to real lifeconflict resolution

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