| A Snowy Day in Oakland | |
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| Directed by | Kim Bass |
| Written by | Kim Bass |
| Starring | Nicole Ari Parker |
| Music by | Nathan East |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
A Snowy Day in Oakland[1] (formerly titled HeadShop)[2] is a 2023 American comedy film written and directed by Kim Bass and starring Nicole Ari Parker.
Plot[edit]
A Snowy Day in Oakland - A magical urban tale about a beautiful psychologist from San Francisco who decides to end a stalled romance with her longtime, high-profile, psychiatrist, boyfriend/business partner. She moves on with her life by opening her own private practice in a vacant, street-front office space in the middle of a small, commercial block located across the bay in Oakland, turning the predominately African-American and psychologically ignored neighborhood on its emotional ear.
Cast[edit]
- Nicole Ari Parker as Dr. Latrice Monroe[3]
- Evan Ross as Rodney Smalls[3]
- Arden Myrin as Shelby Hockman[3]
- Roger Cross as Brother Freeman[3]
- Sean Maguire[4] as Grant
- Loretta Devine[5] as Jeanette
- Reno Wilson[5] as Marquis King
- Kimberly Elise[5] as Theona
- Deon Cole[5] as Davis
- Michael Jai White[5] as Reverend Carter
- Marla Gibbs[5] as Mrs. Keys
- Tony Plana[6] as Jesus Salgado
- Donis Leonard Jr.[6] as Glock 9
- Claudia Zevallos[6] as Angelica
- Keith David[7] as Mr. Monroe
- Jackée Harry[7] as Mrs. Monroe
Production[edit]
Principal photography occurred in Los Angeles in July 2017.[3][5][6][8] Filming also occurred in San Francisco in August 2017.[9]
Kris Marshall was originally cast in the film.[4] However, Sean Maguire replaced him after Marshall was forced to pull out of the film due to an ankle injury.[10]
The film was in post-production in 2022 before being released in 2023.[7][11]
Release[edit]
The film was originally scheduled to be released in theaters on January 13, 2023.[1] The release date was then moved to March 17, 2023.[12][13]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Complex, Valerie (October 6, 2022). "PoC Studios Acquires Kim Bass Comedy 'A Snowy Day In Oakland', Sets Theatrical Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ Schneider, H. Rose (March 10, 2022). "'The kind of picture that should be on the big screen': Utica native's film in theaters soon". Observer-Dispatch. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
His next film, "HeadShop," was partly inspired by Liberty Street in the 1960s, he said.
- ^ a b c d e N'Duka, Amanda (21 July 2017). "Nicole Ari Parker To Star In Indie Comedy 'Headshop'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ a b "FEATURE FILM, HEADSHOP, HAS LAST-MINUTE LEAD CHANGE". PR Newswire. 1 August 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g "FEATURE FILM, HEADSHOP, IS IN PRODUCTION WITH STAR-STUDDED CAST". PR Newswire. 26 July 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d N'Duka, Amanda (24 July 2017). "Loretta Devine, Kimberly Elise, Deon Cole & More Cast In 'Headshop'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ a b c Herbert, Geoff (February 25, 2022). "CNY native writes, directs inspirational new movie 'Tyson's Run' (interview)". Syracuse.com. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
- ^ Movie News Desk (26 July 2017). "Kris Marshall & More to Star in Feature Film HEADSHOP Now In Production". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ Spotswood, Beth (19 August 2017). "From making sundaes at Ghirardelli to making movies at Treasure Island". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ Clarke, Stewart (2 August 2017). "'Death in Paradise' Star Kris Marshall Breaks Ankle, Pulls Out of Movie". Variety. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Utica native Kim Bass' film to be shown at Marquee Cinema". Rome Sentinel. February 13, 2022. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
Currently Bass is in post production of his latest film, "Headshop," an urban comedic drama, and is in pre-production on a faith-based Christmas film, "Mother Johnson's Miracle Christmas," which is expected to begin filming in the spring.
- ^ "28 Movies We Can't Wait to See in 2023 From coked-up bears and killer dolls to new chapters in some of our best action franchises". Vulture.com. January 5, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ Darby, Margaret (January 15, 2023). "10 new romance movies coming out in 2023". Deseret News. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
