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ACROSS THE LINE

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February 4, 2021466 views0

Across the Line is a 2015 Canadian drama film directed by Director X. It stars Stephan James, Sarah Jeffery, Shamier Anderson, Lanette Ware, Steven Love, and Jim Codrington. It is set in Nova Scotia, where it was shot. The film’s storyline was inspired by the 1989 Cole Harbour District High School race riots. 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.

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