![]() ![]() There were decisions that Steve made and some he clearly should have made, but didn't. Walter Dean Myers said: I would like young people to consider what happened to Steve Harmon, as well as why. Share this highly readable novel at home or in the classroom-it's sure to spark debate and conversation. ![]() The late Walter Dean Myers was a National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, who was known for his commitment to realistically depicting kids from his hometown of Harlem. Monster is now a major motion picture called All Rise and starring Jennifer Hudson, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Nas, and A$AP Rocky. Printz Award recipient, an ALA Best Book, a Coretta Scott King Honor selection, and a National Book Award finalist. Monster is a multi-award-winning, provocative coming-of-age story that was the first-ever Michael L. Presented as a screenplay of Steve's own imagination, and peppered with journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole lives. This New York Times bestselling novel from acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of Steve Harmon, a teenage boy in juvenile detention and on trial. But despite his efforts, reality is blurred until he can no longer tell who he is or what the truth is. Steve copes by writing a movie script based on his trial. I couldn’t think of a better platform for Monster.About the Book Young, black, 16-year-old Steve Harmon, an amateur filmmaker, is on trial for the murder of a Harlem drugstore owner. I’ve always seen my film as a medium of and for change. Helping to curate an audience and create content that is both entertaining as well as thought-provoking. Printz award-winning work to screen and are so pleased to partner once again with Netflix to showcase this important story to the world,” said Lee.Īdded Mandler: “Netflix has time and time again stood behind films with a strong social message. “We at ToniK are thrilled to have brought Walter Dean Myers’ National Book Award and Michael L. Ingrassia, Ali Jazayeri, David Gendron, Linnea Roberts, Jason Cloth, and Richard McConnell. John Legend, Ty Stiklorius, Dan Crown, Yoni Liebling, Wright and Jones, executive produced, along with Brenda Gilbert, Steven Thibault, Brad Feinstein, Joseph F. Gilbert, Mike Jackson, and Edward Tyler Nahem produced. are behind the movie, in association with Charlevoix, Red Crown and Creative Wealth Media. The story follows a 17-year-old honor student (Harrison) from Harlem whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder.īRON Studios, ToniK Productions and Get Lifted Film Co. Wiley, Janece Shaffer and Radha Blank, the latter of which sold her 2020 Sundance feature The Forty-Year-Old Version to the streamer. The screenplay is based on the New York Times bestseller of the same name and was adapted by Colen C. Nasir “Nas” Jones, John David Washington, and Rakim Mayers - known as the rapper A$AP Rocky - also star. The all-star cast includes Jeffrey Wright, Emmy winner Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Ehle and Tim Blake Nelson. Monster, which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, is the feature debut for music video and commercial director Anthony Mandler. Netflix has picked up the right to another festival indie - the Jennifer Hudson and Kelvin Harrison Jr.-starrer Monster. ![]()
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