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Strive is a 2019 American independent film. Set in Harlem, the film tells the story of Kalani Johnson (JoiStaRR), a driven 18-year-old high school student who dreams of getting accepted into Yale University while facing the challenging life in the projects and streets of Harlem - with her only ally being college counselor Mr. Rose.
Original Release
05/19/2019
US Release
05/19/2019
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Danny Glover | Mr. Rose |
| Michelle Joyner | Extra |
| Chelsea Lee Williams | Grace |
| Tony D. Head | Mr. Stokes |
| Scarlett Sperduto | Katie |
| Nicole Ehinger | Bethany |
| Leopold Manswell | Val |
| Francesca Ruscio | Private School Girl |
| Aven Courtney | Tye |
| Alexandra Rosario | Carmen |
Directors
Writers
Sha-Risse Smith, Piper Dellums
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Danny Glover | Mr. Rose |
| Michelle Joyner | Extra |
| Chelsea Lee Williams | Grace |
| Tony D. Head | Mr. Stokes |
| Scarlett Sperduto | Katie |
| Nicole Ehinger | Bethany |
| Leopold Manswell | Val |
| Francesca Ruscio | Private School Girl |
| Aven Courtney | Tye |
| Alexandra Rosario | Carmen |
| Getchie Argetsinger | Ms. Umans |
| Chloé Guerin | Tonya |
| Jae Ponder | Tonya |
| Cole Taylor | Terrance |
| Kim Watkins | Extra |
| Marquis Ramos | Extra |
| William C. Tate | Truck Driver |
| Marie Louise Guinier | Ms. Alexander |
| Sha-Risse Smith | Woman at Bus Stop |
| Shaylin Becton | Bebe |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Warryn Campbell | Executive Producer |
| Gaurav Bhatnagar | Executive Producer |
| Busy Bee | Executive Producer |
| Max Deml | Executive Producer |
| William Duke | Executive Producer |
| Susan Glatzer | Executive Producer |
| Gerd Grum | Executive Producer |
| Roberta Marie Munroe | Executive Producer |
| Habib Paracha | Executive Producer |
| Chris Chiari | Producer |
| Anna Mcnatt | Producer |
| Robert Rippberger | Producer |
| Piper Dellums | Producer |
| Tobias Deml | Producer |
| Eric Eppinger | Producer |
| Wes Hull | Producer |
| Hiroki Kamada | Producer |
| Dave Lugo | Producer |
| Scott M. Rosenfelt | Producer |
| Ace Salvador | Producer |
