True to the Game (film)

True to the Game is a 2017 American drama film directed by Preston A. Whitmore II, written by Nia Hill, and starring Columbus Short, Andra Fuller, Vivica A. Fox, Nelsan Ellis and Jennifer Freeman. It was based on Teri Woods' novel of the same name.
A 2020 sequel named True to the Game 2: Gena's Story was released on November 6, 2020. A second sequel, True to the Game 3, was released in December 3, 2021.

True to the Game
Directed byPreston A. Whitmore II
Screenplay byNia Hill
Based onTrue to the Game
by Teri Woods
Produced by
  • Columbus Short
  • Andra Fuller
  • Nelsan Ellis
  • Manny Halley
  • Erica Peeples
  • Jamaar Simon
  • Darell Johnson
  • Quincy Saumel Smith
  • Rodney Turner II
Starring
Edited byAndre Jones
Production
company
Distributed byFaith Media Distribution
Release date
September 8, 2017
Running time
108 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$1,231,040[1]

Cast

Production

It was reported that a film adaptation of Teri Woods' novel True to the Game would go ahead in December 2015.[2] Columbus Short was reported to have signed on for the lead role on September 17, 2015.[3] The rest of the main cast was announced on October 13, 2015, including Vivica A. Fox, Nelsan Ellis, Andra Fuller.[4] Principal photography began for the film in October 2015 in Los Angeles, California and finished in April 2016.[4] This would be Nelsan Ellis' final film role before his death two months prior to the film's release. The film was dedicated to his memory.

Soundtrack

True to the Game : Music Features By Keyshia Cole, 21 Savage, Big Block, Kris Kelli and Young Scooter, In 2017—18.

Trilogy
  • The sequel named True to the Game 2: Gena's Story was released in limited theaters on November 6, 2020.
  • A third installment named True to the Game 3 was released in limited theaters on December 3, 2021.

References
  1. "True to the Game (2017) Box Office". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  2. Obenson, Tambay A. (December 18, 2015). "Film Adaptations of Teri Woods' Bestsellers 'True to the Game' & 'Dutch' Set to Begin Filming in 2015". Indiewire.
  3. Augustin, Camille (September 17, 2015). "Columbus Short Snags Role In Forthcoming Film 'True To The Game'". Vibe.
  4. McNary, Dave (October 13, 2015). "Columbus Short to Star in Romance-Drama 'True to the Game'". Variety.


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