Know How (2015)
A film about finding hope, written and acted by a group of New York City foster care teenagers from the stories of their lives and directed by first-time director Juan Carlos Pineiro Escoriaza. 'Know How' reveals the dynamic journeys of 5 teenagers confronting the realities of life in and around the NYC foster care system. Using a multi-protagonist structure with songs and music, the narrative film weaves a powerful, eye-opening tale of loss, devastation, struggle, and redemption as each character must learn, must know how, to survive. 'Know How' shines a spotlight on the unseen national crisis that is foster care through the authentic voice and real-life view of those living inside it.
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Domestic (100%)
$3,323
$3,323
International (–)
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Worldwide
$3,323
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Domestic DistributorFirst Run
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Domestic Opening$2,414
Earliest Release DateMay 15, 2015
(Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 46 min
GenresDrama
Musical
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Juan Carlos Pineiro Escoriaza | Director |
| Deshawn Brown | Writer |
| Niquana Clark | Writer |
| Michael Dew | Writer |
| Gabrielle Garcia | Writer |
| Gilbert Howard | Writer |
| Claribelle Pagan | Writer |
| Juan Carlos Pineiro Escoriaza | Writer |
| Ebonee Simpson | Writer |
| Marcus Clarke | Producer |
| Paul G. Griffin | Producer |
| Kasper Gaddy | Composer |
| Danny Rockett | Composer |
| Seth Rothschild | Composer |
| Salvador Bolivar | Cinematographer |
| Stephen Bruckert | Editor |
| Amanda Moreau | Editor |
| Juan Carlos Pineiro Escoriaza | Editor |
| Andi Sustrin | Production Designer |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Deshawn Brown | |
| Niquana Clark | |
| Michael Dew | |
| Gabrielle Garcia |
