‘Rewind with Ellen‘ hosts Ellen J. Wanjiru and Rougét Carter discuss what makes John David Washington’s latest action thriller film, ‘Beckett‘ relatable, his appeal as an actor and why we believe he has staying power.
Beckett had its world premiere at the 74th Locarno Film Festival on August 4, 2021, and was digitally released on August 13, by Netflix. The film received mixed reviews from critics.
FILM SYNOPSIS:
While vacationing in Greece, American tourist Beckett (John David Washington) becomes the target of a manhunt after a devastating accident. Forced to run for his life and desperate to get across the country to the American embassy to clear his name, tensions escalate as the authorities close in, political unrest mounts, and Beckett falls even deeper into a dangerous web of conspiracy. Directed by Ferdinando Cito Filomarino.
Also starring Alicia Vikander, Vicky Krieps, Boyd Holbrook, Daphne Alexander, Panos Koronis, and Yorgos Pirpassopoulos.
Watch blackfilm.com’s interview with director Ferdinando Cito Filomarino HERE!
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