‘Re: Uniting’ Set for Theatrical Release Across Canada

Written by John Edward Betancourt

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

Sometimes you run into motion pictures and television shows that are so moving, and so poignant, that you more or less champion them. All by telling every single person you know about that story to get them to see it, experience it, feel everything it sends the viewer’s way because it is that special, and it is that powerful and well… we here at NTG just so happened to run into a film late last year that caught our attention in that manner. For this reporter had the opportunity to see Re: Uniting at the Austin Film Festival last November and this movie meets that criterion.
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Simply because it speaks to aspects of life that few other films will, and it explores the very real impact of very real moments. In a manner that is moving, powerful and downright compelling, and what it has to say about life, the moment and the journey is so incredible that well… we are happy to spread the word to motivate others to see it and that’s precisely why we wanted to take a moment today to share some lovely news about this feature. In that, it is about to hit Canadian theaters, giving folks in Canada a chance to experience this moving feature, and with that in mind, here are all the details on the upcoming Canadian release of this poignant and important film.

To learn more about ‘Re: Uniting’ check out our review of the film and our interview with the cast and the film’s writer/director. For tickets, visit the Cineplex site, here.

‘Vortex Media and Flat Head Films announced today that BC-based writer/director Laura Adkin’s feature film debut Re: Uniting will have its theatrical premiere at Cineplex theatres across Canada starting Friday, March 15th, 2024. The film world premiered at the Austin Film Festival, was a special presentation at the Whistler Film Festival and Adkin was recently nominated by the Vancouver Film Critics Circle for Best BC Director.

Re: Uniting will screen for audiences for the first time to audiences in Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria with more locations to be announced. The film will play in Toronto at Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas with a Q&A with Adkin on March 15th, in Vancouver at Cineplex Odeon International Village with a Q&A with Adkin and select cast on March 16th and at The Vic Theatre in Victoria with a Q&A on March 17th. 

Re: Uniting 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. 

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 features a hit-filled soundtrack, opening with "This Is How We Do It" by Montell Jordan and closing with an original song from the films lead actor Jesse L Martin. The soundtrack for the ensemble drama features more than nineteen songs from indie artists.

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. She 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. Re: Uniting is the first feature film in the world to be coloured with the Barco HDR Lightsteering projector; a state-of-the-art technology sweeping the cinematic world from international tech company Barco. 

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

About Vortex Media:
Vortex Media is a boutique studio bringing together global distribution and film and television production across all genres. It comprises three divisions: Vortex Canada, specializing in the theatrical release of feature films and monetization across all platforms; Vortex International, a worldwide sales and distribution company; and Vortex Productions, an in-house production company with the resources to self-finance and produce feature films and made-for-television movies including THE END OF SEX starring Schitt’s Creek’s Emily Hampshire and ANYTHING FOR JACKSON, a Shudder Original Film. Recent Vortex Canada releases include THE RETIREMENT PLAN, starring Nicolas Cage, and Rachel Lambert’s genre-defying SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT DYING with Daisy Ridley. Highlights of Vortex’s upcoming slate include the critically acclaimed I DON’T KNOW WHO YOU ARE and the Australian Indigenous crime drama LIMBO, starring Simon Baker, both of which had their world premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival last fall.’

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