The 24th


The 24th is an upcoming American historical drama film directed and co-written by Kevin Willmott. The film stars Trai Byers, Aja Naomi King, Bashir Salahuddin, Mo McRae, Tosin Morohunfola, Mykelti Williamson and Thomas Haden Church. The film tells the true story of the Houston riot of 1917.

Cast

The film was scheduled to premiere at the 2020 South by Southwest festival, but the festival was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film is scheduled to be released on August 21, 2020, by Vertical Entertainment.