GRIND (2017)
After escaping the horrors of civil war in Liberia, Robert Wilmote arrives in Newark, New Jersey, determined to build a new life. But when his search for belonging leads him into gang life and ultimately prison, he is forced to confront the man he has become. Blending documentary with dramatic reenactments featuring Robert himself, Grind tells an inspiring true story of resilience, redemption, and the transformative power of purpose.
Director: Yuri Alves
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Robert Black Wilmote as Self |
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Justina Valentine as Nightclub Dancer |
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Tutu Wilmote as Self |
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Jamel Wilmote as Self |
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John Wilmote as Self |
| Directing | Yuri Alves | Director |
| Crew | Mike Gomes | Cinematography |
| Production | Igor Alves | Producer |
| Production | Yuri Alves | Producer |
| Sound | Benjamin Zecker | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Yuri Alves | Editor |
| Editing | Caroline Sincaruk | Assistant Editor |
| Camera | Marco Silva | Assistant Camera |
| Lighting | Gabriel Kurzlop | Gaffer |
| Sound | Mert Ozcan | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Sound | Victor Buitrago | Boom Operator |
| Production | Daniel Dowding | Associate Producer |
| Production | Mike Gomes | Executive Producer |
| Production | Paul Burger | Associate Producer |
| Production | Christopher Santiago | Consulting Producer |
| Editing | Alexander MacLean | Colorist |
| Production | Erick Arce | Production Assistant |
| Production | Corey Brumfield | Production Assistant |
| Production | Steven Goncalves | Production Assistant |
| Production | Li Kurzlop | Production Coordinator |
| Production | Khadiyah Thomas | Production Assistant |
| Production | Sharon Wu | Production Assistant |
| Writing | Yuri Alves | Writer |
