An intriguing character-based musical that chronicles a few days in the life of an aspiring young rapper, “Lost Soulz” follows Sol (Sauve Sidle) as he navigates life on a road trip while making new friends. The film, from first-time feature writer-director Katherine Propper, won the second-place audience award at this month’s Tribeca Film Festival. Inspired by Sidle’s experience as a musician on the rise, “Lost Soulz” tells a raw personal story in a fragmented structure deriving its strength from the original music composed and performed by its talented cast.
Propper opens on Sol admiring his reflection in the mirror and murmuring to himself, “You are a superstar. Look at you.” Sidle proves believable as a big-dreams wannabe with an easy relaxed screen presence. Sol’s odyssey kicks off after his best friend Wesley overdoses at a party they were both attending. Though Sol was living with Wesley’s family,...
Propper opens on Sol admiring his reflection in the mirror and murmuring to himself, “You are a superstar. Look at you.” Sidle proves believable as a big-dreams wannabe with an easy relaxed screen presence. Sol’s odyssey kicks off after his best friend Wesley overdoses at a party they were both attending. Though Sol was living with Wesley’s family,...
- 7/1/2023
- by Murtada Elfadl
- Variety Film + TV
When Sol (Sauve Sidle) and Wesley (Siyanda Stillwell) and little Jessie (Giovahnna Gabriel) are late home, Wesley’s mum worries. They’re supposed to tell her where they will be and when. It’s a particular kind of worry which African Americans know well – less for the girl than for two boys who are reaching the age where people might not recognise how young they are, or might decide to ignore it, making them into targets. Sol isn’t her son but he’s been living in her home since his own family fell apart. He’s a sweet kid, very easy to like, and she’s made him her responsibility.
Sol doesn’t really understand this. He’s a at a stage in life where he perceives it as a series of events happening to him rather than choices for which he is fully responsible. He, Wesley and Jessie love rap,...
Sol doesn’t really understand this. He’s a at a stage in life where he perceives it as a series of events happening to him rather than choices for which he is fully responsible. He, Wesley and Jessie love rap,...
- 6/19/2023
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
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