The Nights of Verona:
A Romeo and Juliet Tale

DIRECTORS: Maxwell Michael Towson
PROJECT TYPE: Narrative Short
GENRE: Crime, Thriller, Drama, Psychological Drama
COUNTRY: United States
RUN:  00:10:38 min.
KEY CAST: JŽan Elie, Antoinette Greene

A contemporary prequel to Romeo & Juliet that follows Mercutio who must broker an alliance between his family and the Capulets, in order to quell the power of the Montagues, while being terrorized by Queen Mab with visions of his imminent death.

Starring Jéan Elie (HBO's Insecure, ALKBLK's Send Help) and Antoinette Greene (HBO's We Own This City). Written and directed by Maxwell Michael Towson (Peacock's Dr. Death). Produced by LaTonya Joyce (MACRO's Really Love). Cinematography by Othello Banaci (HBO's 38 at the Garden). Music by Grammy-nominated composer-producer-songwriter Steve DuBerry. Edited by Ralph Jean-Pierre (HBO’s Tokyo Vice, AppleTV+’s Servant).

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Shorts Suite 2

Friday, October 4, 2024  3:15pm – 4:40pm

Location:  Scarritt Bennett Center    (Skinner Chapel, Harambee Auditorium)