Across The Line

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Across the Line is a 2015, Canadian drama film directed by Director X.

The film is set in North Preston, Nova Scotia where Mattie (Stephan James), a black hockey player, is being considered for a professional career. However, his hopes are threatened by growing racial strife at his school while his brother Carter (Shamier Anderson) is involved in criminal activity. Mattie also has a romantic interest in Jayme (Sarah Jeffery) who already has a white boyfriend.

The film’s storyline was inspired by the 1989 Cole Harbour District High School race riots.

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Directed by: Director X
Starring: Stephan James, Sarah Jeffrey, Shamier Anderson

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