''Red Butterfly'' is a

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tragedy written & directed by

Jon Alston Jon Alston (born June 4, 1983) is an American screenwriter, director, producer and former National Football League (NFL) linebacker. He has written and produced on critically acclaimed shows such as ''S.W.A.T.'' and '' All American''. His first f ...

and starring

Diogo Morgado Diogo Miguel Morgado Soares (born 17 January 1981), is a Portuguese actor who may be best known for his portrayal of Jesus in the History Channel epic mini-series ''The Bible'' and in the film '' Son of God''. Career Already a household name ...

, Christine Evangelista, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Laurence Mason, and

Byrdie Bell Byrdie Bell (born Evelyn Byrd Bell on March 13, 1985) is an American actress and model. Early life, education, and family Evelyn Byrd Bell was born in Chicago. She attended Greenwich Country Day School in Greenwich, Connecticut and the United Nati ...

. ''Red Butterfly'' is an original screenplay written by

. It is an independently produced feature with subject matter not typical of independent feature film. Alston claims the film's primary audience to be "regular folk who like heavy entertainment." The story is inspired by the works of both Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell; it explores the consequences of the unchecked human ego. "Vice is Tragedy" is a theme that Alston claims to have had significance to him upon personal reflection of his time in the NFL. The film premiered at the St. Louis International Film Festival and is slated to for domestic and international release in the fall of 2015.

Cast

as Tonio Vega Jr. * Christine Evangelista as Cleo (Simo) McKenna * Wilson Jermaine Heredia as TC (Simo) * Laurence Mason as "Dutch" *

as Carrie * James A Stephens as Vinnie the Killer * Jen Araki as Helena

Production

''Red Butterfly'' was produced in New York City, based on an original screenplay written by

References

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External links

*http://www.redbutterflymovie.com 2015 films