Official Trailer for Coke Daniels’ Atlanta Crime Drama ‘The Waterboyz’

Trailer Description

“Kids are getting killed every day out here in these streets over nothing.” Quiver has unveiled the trailer for a film titled The Waterboyz, the newest film by filmmaker Coke Daniels. This first premiered at the 2024 American Black Film Festival and will be out in limited theaters starting next month. In the streets of ATL, two young men cross paths. One is trying to make a legit living, the other trying to create mayhem and rule the streets.

Storyline

The Waterboyz takes place in the heat of Atlanta’s streets, where Drew’s college dreams clash with the gritty reality of street vending, alongside his best friend Dolo, who’s got simpler dreams of cars and girls. When their corner hustle draws dangerous attention from both gangs and cops, Drew is faced with a choice: the quick money of the streets or the long game towards a better life.

Cast

This stars Akili McDowell as Drew and Antwar Walker as Dolo, as well as Quavo, La La Anthony, Omar Dorsey, and Rockmund Dunbar.

Trailer and Poster

Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Coke Daniels’ film The Waterboyz, direct from YouTube:

Behind the Scenes

The Waterboyz is written and directed by American writer / producer / filmmaker Coke Daniels (aka Damon ‘Coke’ Daniels), director of the films Who Made the Potatoe Salad?, Gangsta Rap: The Glockumentary, Busted, Highway, Parking Lot Pimpin’, Hollywont, Fruits of the Heart, and Karen previously. Produced by Coke Daniels, Errol Sadler, Dolapo Erinkitola, Cameron S Mitchell, Tirrell D Whittley, Coach K, Ben Crump, John Doherty, Brian Sher, Erica Hamilton. This first premiered at the 2024 American Black Film Festival in Miami earlier this year. Quiver debuts The Waterboyz in select US theaters starting September 13th, 2024 this fall.

Conclusion

The Waterboyz looks like a gritty and intense crime drama that explores the harsh realities of life on the streets of Atlanta. With a talented cast and a strong storyline, this film is definitely one to watch.

FAQs

Q: What is the release date of The Waterboyz?
A: The Waterboyz will be released in select US theaters starting September 13th, 2024.

Q: Who is the director of The Waterboyz?
A: The Waterboyz is written and directed by American writer / producer / filmmaker Coke Daniels (aka Damon ‘Coke’ Daniels).

Q: What is the story of The Waterboyz about?
A: The Waterboyz is a crime drama that follows two young men as they navigate the harsh realities of life on the streets of Atlanta, and the choices they must make to survive.