Death of a Telemarketer
2020 American film
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Death of a Telemarketer is a 2020 American thriller comedy-drama film written and directed by Khaled Ridgeway and starring Lamorne Morris, Jackie Earle Haley, Haley Joel Osment and Alisha Wainwright. It is Ridgeway's feature directorial debut.[1]
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| Directed by | Khaled Ridgeway |
| Written by | Khaled Ridgeway |
| Produced by | Datari Turner James J. Yi Meagan Good |
| Starring | Lamorne Morris Jackie Earle Haley Haley Joel Osment Alisha Wainwright |
Production company | Datari Turner Productions |
| Distributed by | Vertical Entertainment |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
A fast-talking telemarketer finds himself at the mercy of a man he tried to swindle.
Cast
- Lamorne Morris as Kasey Miller
- Jackie Earle Haley as Asa Ellenbogen
- Haley Joel Osment as Jim/Dean
- Alisha Wainwright as Christine
- Woody McClain as Barry
- Matt McGorry as Andy
- Gil Ozeri as Justin
- Sujata Day as Shelly
- David So as Rick
- Ian Verdun as Officer Brian Gerard
- Gwen Gottlieb as Liz
- Starletta DuPois as Mrs. Gordon
Production
Filming began in Los Angeles in September 2019.[2]
Release
The film premiered at the 2020 American Black Film Festival and later showed at the 2020 Austin Film Festival in 2020.[3][4]
In October 2021, it was announced that Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions acquired global rights to the film.[5]
The film was released in theaters and On Demand on December 3, 2021.[4][6]
Reception
The film has a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 4.6/10.[7]
Awards
The film won the Fan Favorite Film Award at the 2020 American Black Film Festival.[5]
The film also won the best feature award at the 2021 Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival.[5]
