A wanna-be filmmaker persuades a reluctant film director into giving a mentorship when suddenly they are both kidnapped by an enigmatic gang.
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Title: The Mentor (2020)
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| Brandi Nicole Payne | ... | Nilah Williams | |
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Liz Sklar | ... | Claire Adams |
| Mike Bash | ... | Mr. Owl | |
| Michael James Kelly | ... | Mr. Raven | |
| Santiago Rosas | ... | Mr. Emu | |
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Julie Lockfield | ... | Mrs. Hawk |
| Corey Jackson | ... | Mr. Pigeon | |
| Mary Ann Rodgers | ... | Julia Adams | |
| Geeta Rai | ... | Dr. Zhivago | |
| Ed Gonzalez Moreno | ... | Brent Jones (as Ed Berkeley) | |
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Robyn Grahn | ... | Woman #1 |
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Sarah Williams | ... | Woman #2 |
| David M Sandoval Jr. | ... | Cinematographer | |
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Brian Moran | ... | Cinematographer |
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Colin Johnson | ... | Director |
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A wanna-be filmmaker persuades a reluctant film director into giving a mentorship when suddenly they are both kidnapped by an enigmatic gang.
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22 April 2020 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Moez Solis's first feature is a sort of madcap take on how filmmaking itself can go to ridiculous extremes (starting with kidnapping). While it plays somewhat like an insider piece to the multitudes within the greater industry, THE MENTOR showcases Solis's ability to deliver a solid story and sustain intrigue through twists and turns that don't stop until the conclusion, and thus can be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys a dark comedy. The lead cast delivers solid performances (Brandi Nicole Payne and Mike Bash especially), which are wacky-enhanced by the fact that the majority of them wear bird masks while running around Oakland throughout the movie.