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Chris Rock’s ‘Misty Green’ Debuts as He Embraces Comedy
Chris Rock showed a new movie called “Misty Green” at a film festival in Toronto.
He directed the movie and also acts in it.
This was his first feature film as director in about ten years.
Rock said he will always be a comedian.
He also said his future movies could be serious or silly.
Rosalind Eleazar plays an actress whose career has fallen apart.
Her character needs money and a new acting job quickly.
The movie looks at racism, drug and alcohol problems, and the difficult side of fame.
Adam Driver and Anna Kendrick are also in the film.
Chris Rock’s latest feature directorial, “Misty Green,” premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The premiere marked Rock’s return to directing after a decade-long hiatus.
Rock said he will always consider himself a comedian, regardless of the films he makes.
Rosalind Eleazar plays a struggling former actress desperate to secure a role before eviction.
The film explores institutional racism, substance abuse and the darker side of Hollywood stardom.
- Who
- Chris Rock directed and stars in “Misty Green,” with Rosalind Eleazar, Adam Driver and Anna Kendrick also in the cast.
- What
- “Misty Green” had its world premiere, marking Rock’s return to feature directing.
- Where
- The world premiere took place at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- When
- The film premiered on Saturday, and Rock discussed it on Sunday.
- Why
- Rock said he wanted to make a different kind of film, while the movie explores institutional racism, substance abuse and the pitfalls of Hollywood stardom.
Key facts
- Film
- “Misty Green”
- Director
- Chris Rock
- Festival
- Toronto International Film Festival
- Lead performer
- Rosalind Eleazar
- Additional cast
- Adam Driver, Anna Kendrick and Chris Rock
- Previous feature directorial
- “Top Five” in 2014
- Central character
- A once-celebrated actress facing financial hardship and a stalled career
Quotes
Chris Rock
Comedian, actor, writer and director
“The next may be super gritty, or it might be really silly. Whatever it is, I'm going to try to make it great.”
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“I shouldn't have to do the same thing every time. Let's see what Chris Rock's drama looks like.”
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