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Strive (2019)
Director: Robert Rippberger
Cast: Danny Glover, Tony D. Head, Nicole Ehinger, Scarlett Sperduto
Runtime82 min
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Kalani (Joi Campbell), is a teenager living in Harlem with her older brother Jacob, and her younger sister, Bebe, while her mother struggles to make ends meet. Her college counselor Mr. Rose (Danny Glover) sees great promise in her educational future. As Kalani's siblings get caught in a myriad of hardships, Kalani teeters on the brink of ruin as she struggles to keep both her family and her dream intact. Strive reminds us that hard work, optimism, and perseverance, in the face of overwhelming adversity, is the essence of what it is to be American.
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Strive, directed by Robert Rippberger in 2019, is a powerful drama that explores the resilience of the human spirit. With standout performances from actors like Danny Glover, the film offers a poignant look at the challenges faced by a young woman striving to achieve her dreams while supporting her struggling family, delivering a thought-provoking and inspiring story.
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Strive is a 2019 American independent coming-of-age drama film. Set in Harlem, the film tells the story of Kalani Johnson (JoiStaRR), a driven 18-year-old high school student who dreams of getting accepted into Yale University while facing the challenging life in the projects and streets of Harlem - with her only ally being college counselor Mr. Rose.
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