"Eleazar’s mesmerizing in one of the best performances by an actress this year." - Pete Hammond, Deadline
"Explosively entertaining, savagely authentic drama about life in the Hollywood of today" - Owen Gleiberman, Variety
Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 p.m. | Superstar comic Chris Rock’s latest as writer-director is a hilarious, scathing satire of the institutional bigotry and soul-draining hustle that dominate the movie industry. Featuring a career-making lead performance from Rosalind Eleazar (SLOW HORSES) and supporting turns from Oscar-winner Daniel Kaluuya plus Oscar nominees Adam Driver and Anna Kendrick, MISTY GREEN chronicles the extremes one Black actor goes to to keep both her career and brother alive. Misty (Eleazar) is on the verge of a comeback, if only she could curb her worst habits. In a narcotic-fuelled mania, she went from winning an Emmy to losing a big project helmed by ace director Jordan (Rock). Jordan, however, is ready to give Misty another chance with his forthcoming remake of DREAMGIRLS. It’s a coveted opportunity, but Misty has competing concerns, such as her looming eviction and her brother (Kaluuya), navigating life with bipolar disorder, who gets into serious trouble. As pressure to procure funds mounts, Misty finds herself considering an offer by her former flame (Driver) that’s simultaneously heinous and lucrative beyond her wildest dreams. (Toronto International Film Festival)
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