| Albany Road | |
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| Directed by | Christine Swanson |
| Written by | Christine Swanson |
| Produced by | Michael Swanson Sarah Sharp Kevin McGrail Brett Hays |
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| Cinematography | Spencer Combs |
| Edited by | Grisha Alasadi |
| Music by | Leon Lacey |
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| Distributed by | AMC Theatres Distribution |
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| Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Albany Road is a 2024 American road drama film directed and written by Christine Swanson. The film stars Renée Elise Goldsberry and Lynn Whitfield and follows a New York executive who shares a rental car during bad weather with her ex-fiancé's mother. Co-stars include J. Alphonse Nicholson, Lisa Arrindell, Gary Dourdan, Joe Holt and Rachel Nicks.
The film premiered at the 2024 Ebertfest film festival on April 20, 2024. It is scheduled for inclusion at the 28th annual American Black Film Festival in June 2024. It set to release in selected theatres on November 15, 2024, by AMC Theatres and Malco Theatres.
Cast
- Renée Elise Goldsberry as Celeste Simmons
- Lynn Whitfield as Paula Henderson
- J. Alphonse Nicholson as Kyle Henderson
- Lisa Arrindell as Carol
- Gary Dourdan as Phil
- Joe Holt as Billy
- Rachel Nicks as Morgan
- Ben Rappaport as Craig
- Lily Cowles as Andrea
Production
Principal photography began in Champaign, Illinois in 2023. It was produced by Swanson's production company Faith Filmworks with her husband Michael Swanson serving as a producer. Goldsberry previously starred in Swanson's 2001 debut feature film, All About You. A rough cut was screened on September 30, 2023, at Saint Mary's College in Indiana.
Reception
Film critic Nell Minow gave it a positive review praising the performances from Goldsberry, Whitfield and Arrindell, and Swanson's storytelling.
References
- "Tickets | 2024 EBERTFEST: Albany Road". Virginia Theatre.
- "Christine Swanson's Albany Road to screen at EbertFest, stars Renée Elise Goldsberry & Lynn Whitfield". BlackFilmandTV.com.
- Jackson, Angelique (April 24, 2024). "American Black Film Festival 2024 Lineup Includes Vivica A. Fox and Jussie Smollett-Starring Drama". Variety.
- "AwardsWatch - 28th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Lineup Featuring New Films Starring Renée Elise Goldsberry, Lynn Whitfield and Jason Mitchell". April 24, 2024.
- Gajewski, Ryan (September 25, 2024). "Renée Elise Goldsberry, Lynn Whitfield Face Tense Road Trip in 'Albany Road' Trailer (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- Niekerk, Maaike; Quezada, Mariana (April 22, 2024). "Ebertfest day 4 showcases locally produced 'Albany Road,' shines spotlight on indie films".
- Schofield, Kimberly (April 19, 2024). "Movie filmed in Champaign premiering at Eberfest - IPM Newsroom".
- "Filmmaker screens latest project at Saint Mary's | Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN". www.saintmarys.edu.
- "Ebertfest | Home". www.ebertfest.com.
External links
- Albany Road at IMDb