Exposed (2016 film)
| Exposed | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Declan Dale |
| Produced by |
|
| Starring |
|
| Music by | Carlos José Alvarez |
| Cinematography | Trevor Forrest |
| Edited by | Melody London |
Production company |
|
| Distributed by | Lionsgate Premiere |
Release dates |
|
Running time | 102 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language |
|
Exposed (originally titled Daughter of God) is a 2016 American thriller film, written and directed by Declan Dale. The film stars Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Christopher McDonald, Big Daddy Kane, and Mira Sorvino. The film was released in a limited release and through video on demand on January 22, 2016, by Lionsgate Premiere.[2]
Plot
A police detective investigates the reality of his partner's death while a young Latina woman experiences strange things after witnessing a miracle.
Cast
- Ana de Armas as Isabel de La Cruz
- Keanu Reeves as Detective Scott Galban
- Christopher McDonald as Lt. Galway
- Big Daddy Kane as Black
- Mira Sorvino as Janine Cullen
- Venus Ariel as Elisa
- Laura Gómez as Eva
- Melissa Linton as Detective Sarah Ramirez
- Michael Rispoli as Detective Dibronski
- Danny Hoch as Joey Cullen
- Ismael Cruz Cordova as Jose de La Cruz
- Jeanette Dilone as Marisol de La Cruz
Production
Development
On September 6, 2014, it was announced that Keanu Reeves and Ana de Armas would star in the movie Daughter of God.[3] While Reeves and Robin Gurland would be producers of the film.[3] On November 7, Remark Films was boarded on its first project to co-finance the film, which Daniel Grodnik is backing the Remark.[4] On November 8, Mira Sorvino joined the film.[5] The other cast include Christopher McDonald, Big Daddy Kane, Michael Rispoli, Laura Gómez.[6] [7] In December 2014, Carlos José Alvarez was set to score the film.[8]'
Filming
Principal photography began in early November 2014 in New York City.[4][5] On November 26, filming was taking place in Brooklyn.[6]
Controversy
The original story was a surreal bi-lingual drama, reminiscent of Pan's Labyrinth and Irreversible, that focused on child abuse, violence towards women, mass incarceration, and police violence committed under the color of authority. However, the executives at Lionsgate Premiere thought they had been sold a Keanu Reeves cop-thriller. To increase the film's potential box office, during the editing process Lionsgate changed the story's focus to center on Reeves' character, and changed the film into a generic crime-thriller. Gee Malik Linton is the director of the film, but is listed under the pseudonym of Declan Dale.[9][10]
References
- ↑ "EXPOSED (15)". British Board of Film Classification. January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Exposed". AppleTrailers.com. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
- 1 2 McClintock, Pamela (September 6, 2014). "Toronto: Keanu Reeves Set to Star in 'Daughter of God'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- 1 2 Yamato, Jen (November 7, 2014). "Remark Films Boards Keanu Reeves Thriller ‘Daughter Of God’ – AFM Briefs". deadline.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- 1 2 McNary, Dave (November 8, 2014). "AFM: Mira Sorvino Joins ‘Daughter of God’ Opposite Keanu Reeves". variety.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- 1 2 "‘Daughter of God’, starring Keanu Reeves, spotted filming in Brooklyn". onlocationvacations.com. November 26, 2014. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
- ↑ "‘Daughter of God’, starring Keanu Reeves, spotted filming in Brooklyn". onlocationvacations.com. November 26, 2014. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
- ↑ "Carlos José Alvarez to Score ‘Daughter of God’". filmmusicreporter.com. December 1, 2014. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
- ↑ "Exposed: How Keanu Reeves' Newest Film Got Whitewashed". theroot.com. December 23, 2015. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Director of Keanu Reeves thriller 'takes name off movie'". theguardian.com. December 7, 2015. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
External links
- Exposed at the Internet Movie Database
- Exposed at Rotten Tomatoes