‘Re: Uniting’ to Receive United States Theatrical Release

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.)

If there is one particular film that we’ve sung incredible praise over, often, these past few months, it would have to be Laura Adkin’s, Re: Uniting, and rightfully so. For this powerhouse drama is timely, powerful, and filled to the brim with joy and tears. Courtesy of a story that feels real and that the audience can deeply connect with, and well… the only issue that has accompanied our praise, is the sheer fact that there hasn’t been an easy path for you, dear reader/viewer, to see this amazing feature. Especially if you live in the United States. 
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But that’s not from a lack of trying, for Laura and her team are eager to share this story with the world, and distribution deals take time and those are being locked down. To the point where at last, Untied States audiences can see this motion picture in New York City and Los Angeles, and soon. For earlier today it was announced that Re: Uniting will start screening in those cities on 5/31/24 at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas and well, since you’ve been so patient and so eager to see this film, here are all the details on this wonderful news, complete with a list of locations where you can enjoy this poignant motion picture. 

‘Flat Head Films announced today that writer/director Laura Adkin’s feature film debut Re: Uniting will have its U.S. theatrical premiere starting Friday, May 31st, 2024. Re: Uniting will screen for audiences across the U.S. at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas in New York, Los Angeles, several locations in California, Arizona, Texas and more. Adkin and select cast will be in LA and New York for special event Q&A’s after the screenings in LA (on May 31st) and New York (June 1st).

Filmed on Bowen Island in B.C., Re: Uniting stars Jesse L Martin (Law & Order, The Irrational, RENT), 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. 

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.

The film, which had its world premiere at the Austin Film Festival, has already been winning Canadian audiences over, with an expanded run and was held over in theatres in major markets including Vancouver and Toronto.

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. Laura was handpicked for a female directors initiative through Disney and was selected for the Women In the Directors Chair Career Advancement Module. 

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 and Josh Epstein (Adventures in Public School, Eadweard) is 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. 

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. In Canada, Re: Uniting is being distributed by Vortex Media in Canada and is currently available to rent or buy on most streaming platforms in Canada.

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

SCREENING LOCATIONS:
    
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, New York Locations starting May 31st, 2024:
Dobbs Ferry, NY / New York, NY

New York, NY - with Q&A on June 1st, 2024 
Q&A with Re: Uniting writer/director Laura Adkin, cast: David James Lewis, Bronwen Smith and producer Krista Rand

LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, California Locations starting May 31st, 2024:
Glendale, CA / Monrovia, CA / Redlands, CA / Downey, CA 

Glendale, CA - with Q&A on May 31st, 2024 
Q&A hosted by Todd Berger with Re: Uniting writer/director Laura Adkin, cast: Bronwen Smith, Michelle Harrison & Roger Cross

LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, Texas locations starting May 31st, 2024:
Arlington, TX / Colleyville, TX / Dallas, TX

LOOK Dine-In Cinemas other US locations starting May 31st, 2024:
Brookhaven, GA / Chandler, AZ / Reston, VA / Tampa, FL

www.lookcinemas.com
 

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