The war for justice that was fought in the streets, Kings, arrives on DVD July 31 from Lionsgate. Starring Academy Award® winner Halle Berry (Best Actress, Monster’s Ball, 2001) and James Bond franchise-star Daniel Craig, the film tells the “Powerful” (Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian) tale of a foster mother who looks to her eccentric neighbor to keep her family safe in the wake of the Rodney King riots. Debuting 25 years after the historic but tragic events, and written and directed by award-winning director Deniz Gamze Ergüven (Mustang), Kings will be available on DVD for the suggested retail price of $19.98.
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
Los Angeles, 1992. In South Central, Millie (Halle Berry) is the foster mother of a dozen children. Jesse, her eldest, is fighting with newcomer William over a beautiful runaway they meet at school. On television, the Rodney King trial is in full swing and has captured the attention of the nation. Desperate to keep her family safe as riots erupt around the city, Millie seeks help from her eccentric neighbor (Daniel Craig). When the accused are acquitted, the city explodes, and our three young heroes’ romantic tribulations mingle with the fireworks that ignite the country.
CAST
- Halle Berry - X-Men franchise, Catwoman, Monster’s Ball
- Daniel Craig - James Bond franchise, Logan Lucky
- Lamar Johnson - TV’s “The Next Step,” Apple Mortgage Cake
- Kaalan “KR” Walker - Superfly, TV’s “In Contempt”
- Rachel Hilson - TV’s “The Americans,” 22 Jump Street
For more information, visit:
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Mzrt9g
* Trailer: youtu.be/tYANhoc_ePs
* Website: facebook.com/KingsTheFilm/
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