Fresh Kills
The late 1980s/early 1990s Staten Island to vivid life through the lens of Rose Larusso, an inquisitive young woman who discovers her father is an emerging mafia kingpin. Rose’s growing desire to break free from the path set before her soon threatens her existence and alienates her from her closest allies: her mother, aunt and sister.
- Released:
- Runtime: 119 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Stars: Emily Bader, Odessa A'zion, Domenick Lombardozzi, Stelio Savante, Annabella Sciorra, Ava DeMary, Jennifer Esposito, Nicholas Cirillo, Franco Maicas
- Director: Jennifer Esposito
Comments
- davidjohncecinyc - 28 June 2024
Fresh Kills is a place and a state of mind - brava!
Yesterday, I saw the 10:15 am screening of this film at the AMC Empire 25 (Manhattan). Gripping, frightening, tragic with some hope sprinkled in, so very realistic. I'll never look at Alfonso's Pastry Shoppe the same way again. Using her blood, sweat and tears, Jennifer Esposito has created and shown us an important American story from a completely new perspective. As an Italian-American from the Midwest who moved to Staten Island in the late '80s, I am in awe of how she captured that moment in time. Congratulations to her cast, to her behind-the-scenes crew, and especially to her. Brava, Ms. Esposito! Brava! - soulsunited69 - 16 June 2024
A MUST SEE! FRESH KILLS HITS HOME
Jennifer Espisito does a phenomenal job as a writer, director and actor to bring you into a world you rarely get to see. This film takes you on an emotional ride, back into time and pulls the curtains back to see what a real family with Mafia ties goes through. Thr film is real, raw funny, heartbreaking and intense. The movie takes you into the authenticity of the times of the 80 and 90s in NY with an impressive cast. This film will make you feel and everyone can relate to it on some level. Odessa Azion and Emily Bader are incredible and you can't help connect with them. You will not be leave being disappointed! It's a must watch! This film definitely should be up for awards! Jennifer Espisito work as an actor and director is powerful! - pamkalskiactor - 1 June 2024
Brilliant Indie Film! Surpasses any Big Studio Film You Will See!!
I had the distinct honor to see Jennifer Esposito's debut film, Fresh Kills last year at the Tribeca Film Festival (2023). I am beyond excited to see it again here in NYC now that it has distribution for many more audiences. This film set in the 80s and 90s in Brooklyn and Staten Island -- it is so detailed you truly feel you entered a time portal. The story is much more than the stereotypical "mob story." The family dynamics and their journey is relatable. The cast performances are incredible (Jennifer Esposito, Annabella Sciorra, Odessa A'zion, Emily Bader, Dominick Lombardozzi, Annie Pisapia...only to name a few) -- you are invested in the characters throughout the film. I highly recommend seeing this film beginning on Friday, June 14th, 2024 at your local theater (some cities may have a preview on Thursday, June, 13th, 2024).
