Cinnamon (2023 film)
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Release poster | |
| Directed by | Bryian Keith Montgomery Jr. |
| Written by | Bryian Keith Montgomery Jr. |
| Produced by | Kevin Garnett Oz Scott |
| Starring | Hailey Kilgore Pam Grier Damon Wayans |
| Cinematography | Ayinde Anderson |
| Edited by | Josh Porro |
| Music by | Daniel Ciurlizza |
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| Distributed by | Tubi |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cinnamon is a 2023 American thriller film written and directed by Bryian Keith Montgomery Jr. and starring Hailey Kilgore, Pam Grier and Damon Wayans, in his first film role since 2011.
Cast
- Hailey Kilgore as Jodi Jackson[1]
- David Iacono as Eddie[1]
- Jeremie Harris as James Walker[1]
- Pam Grier as Mama[1]
- Damon Wayans as Wally[1]
Production
In March 2022, it was announced that Kilgore, Iacono and Harris were cast in the film with production occurring in Atlanta.[2][3] In April 2022, it was announced that Wayans and Grier were added to the cast.[4]
Release
The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival in June 2023.[5] It was released on Tubi on June 23, 2023.[6]
Reception
Critical response
The film has an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on seven reviews.[7]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Film Festival | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special | Damon Wayans | Nominated | [8] |
| Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special | Bryian Keith Montgomery Jr. | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | American Black Film Festival | Best Narrative Feature | Won | [9] | |
| Best Director | Won |
References
- ^ a b c d e Grobar, Matt (April 5, 2022). "'Cinnamon': Damon Wayans & Pam Grier Join Village Roadshow Pictures' Thriller For Tubi". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 24, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Brunner, Raven (March 30, 2022). "Hailey Kilgore Cast In Upcoming Tubi Movie Cinnamon". Playbill. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Sullivan, Lindsey (March 29, 2022). "Odds & Ends: Hailey Kilgore Lands Starring Role in Film Noir Cinnamon". Broadway.com. Archived from the original on June 24, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (April 5, 2022). "Damon Wayans, Pam Grier Join 'Cinnamon' Thriller for Village Roadshow". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (April 18, 2023). "Tribeca Film Festival Selection 'Cinnamon' Debuts First Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Adams, Timothy (June 1, 2023). "Everything Coming to Tubi in June 2023". Comicbook.com. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
- ^ "Cinnamon". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on July 3, 2023. Retrieved Sep 19, 2023.
- ^ Phillipp, Charlotte (March 16, 2024). "NAACP Image Awards 2024: See the Complete Winners List". People.com. Archived from the original on 2025-07-25. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (2023-06-17). "'Cinnamon,' 'A Song From the Dark' Win at American Black Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 2026-02-16.