‘Re: Uniting’ Set for Digital Release Across Canada & the United States

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Jesse L. Martin and Michelle Harrison as Michael and Rachel in Laura Adkin’s RE: UNITING. (Photo Courtesy of @sydwonphotography.)

One particular film that we’ve made mention of often over the past few months, is the independent feature, Re: Uniting, and well… there’s good reason it’s been on our minds a lot. Simply because, this is an amazing independent feature. One that truly captures some important moments we will all go through, while also having a powerful discussion on a topic we still harbor hesitation in discussing. Plus, the acting is sublime, it sucks you in and never let’s go, because it’s just a magnificent movie through and through.
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One that thankfully, everyone in the United States and Canada will soon be able to enjoy. For earlier today it was announced that Re: Uniting will be arriving on digital this month in Canada and later this year in the United States. Giving everyone the opportunity to sit back and enjoy the wonder and the power of this moving and transformational feature and well, to properly provide this news the justice it deserves, here are all the details on this upcoming release.  

‘Flat Head Films is pleased to announce that BC-based writer/director Laura Adkin’s feature film debut Re: Uniting will be available on video-on-demand starting April 30th, 2024 in Canada (Vortex Media) and in the US on digital and cable on demand on June 4th, 2024 (Gravitas Ventures). The film stars Jesse L Martin (Law & Order, The Irrational), Michelle Harrison (The Flash), Roger Cross (War For the Planet of the Apes), David James Lewis (Child’s Play), Carmen Moore (Nancy Drew) and Bronwen Smith (Firefly Lane) as six best friends from college who reconnect for their 25 year reunion. 

Filmed on Bowen Island, BC, Re: Uniting had a successful Canadian theatrical release on March 15th, 2024. The film was held over in Cineplex theatres in Toronto for two weeks and in Vancouver for more than three weeks and will close on April 9th with a special event screening. A limited theatrical release in select cities in the U.S. and the digital launch on June 4th, will be the first time a wider audience across the U.S. will be able to screen the film. Re: Uniting had a successful world premiere at the Austin Film Festival in October and was a Special Presentation at the Whistler Film Festival in December and has been received well by critics and audiences alike. 

When Rachel, played by Michelle Harrison, receives life-changing news, she secretly grapples with her mortality while playing host to her friends who have grown up and gone their separate ways since college. Carrie, a mother of 3, Natalie, a workaholic neurosurgeon, former football star turned sportscaster Collin, and playboy man-child Danny join Rachel and her husband at their picturesque home on the beautiful and secluded Bowen Island. As soon as they are all together it’s like no time has passed; they laugh, drink and dance the night away. Rachel’s nostalgia is echoed by the group as they realize how much time has gone by, and how much they have all changed. As secrets are revealed, they are forced to change the way they look at their futures.

Laura Adkin, born and raised in Vancouver, BC, began her career in the film and television industry almost 20 years ago. She started as an actor then moved behind the camera as a producer, writer and director. As a filmmaker, Laura has produced numerous films that have played in film festivals around the world. Diversity and inclusivity on set and behind the camera is one of Laura’s most important mandates as a filmmaker. Laura was handpicked for a female directors initiative through Disney and was selected for the Women In the Directors Chair Career Advancement Module. Laura served on the board of Women in Film Vancouver and currently teaches at Vancouver Acting School.

Re: Uniting is written and directed by Laura Adkin, produced by Krista Rand (Grand Unified Theory) and Stirling Bancroft (Sniper: Assassin’s End) serves as director of photography. Josh Epstein (Adventures in Public School) is an Executive Producer. Re: Uniting is the first feature film in the world to be colored with the Barco HDR Lightsteering projector; a state-of-the-art technology sweeping the cinematic world from international tech company Barco. 

In Canada, Re: Uniting is available on Apple Pre Order and will be available to rent or buy on most streaming platforms including Apple, Cineplex and Google Play and for cable providers who have a VOD service, including TELUS, Rogers, Shaw and Cogeco starting on April 30th. Gravitas Ventures, an Anthem Sports & Entertainment Company, has acquired U.S. rights to Re: Uniting and will release the film on digital and cable on demand on June 4, 2024. More details about the U.S. theatrical will be announced soon. Re: Uniting is also set for its Alberta theatrical premiere in Grand Prairie, AB starting April 19th with Adkin and Grand Prairie producer Erin Neil in attendance for a special event screening and Q&A.

The film was made possible with Telefilm "partner's in production", William F. White International and UBCP/ACTRA.’

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