''To Live and Die and Live'' is a 2023 American drama film written and directed by

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and starring Amin Joseph.

Cast

* Amin Joseph as Muhammad Abdullah *Skye P. Marshall *

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* Maryam Basir *

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*Travina Springer *Ismail Abdul-Aziz *

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* Roger Guenveur Smith

Release

The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2023.

Reception

The film has a 89% rating on

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based on nine reviews. Dennis Harvey of ''

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'' gave the film a positive review and wrote, "For all its tastefully exasperating gaps in character and storytelling specifics, ''To Live & Die and Live'' still has a persuasive overall vision..." Patrice Witherspoon of '' Screen Rant'' awarded the film four out of five stars and wrote, "In its methodical approach towards addressing mental health, ''To Live and Die and Live'' defies and exceeds emotional expectations."

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of ''

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'' also gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Stylistically, ''To Live and Die and Live'' is cut down to the bone, with the essential action being conveyed but with a vital terseness that both frustrates and keeps you on your toes."

References

External links

* * {{Rotten Tomatoes, to_live_and_die_and_live American drama films