Stars: Stephan James (“Race”, “Selma”, “Shots Fired”), Sarah Jeffery (“Wayward Pines”, “Shades of Blue”), Shamier Anderson
“Race showed us Stephan James could be a movie star. Across The Line mints him as an actor.” -Norman Wilner, NOW Toronto
“Director X, hot video maker for Drake (“Hotline Bling“), Rihanna (“Work“) and many others, makes an auspicious feature directing debut.” -Toronto Star
A young, black athlete living in a racially divided community finds his career prospects in jeopardy when tensions in his community come to a head.
A Film by Director X (Rihanna, Drake, Kendrick Lamar)
“Across the Line not only showcases some fine black actors, it delves into a topic that Hollywood is continuing to struggle with. It’s a pity we struggle with these same issues in Canada, but also a point of pride that this film was made here.” — National Post
“X’s strong visual storytelling skills carry the film home, and herald a promising big-screen career.” — Globe and Mail
“Race showed us Stephan James could be a movie star. Across The Line mints him as an actor.” — NOW Toronto