Dutch (2021 film)

Crime film by Preston A. Whitmore II

Dutch

Directed by| Preston A. Whitmore II
Written by| Preston A. Whitmore II
Based on| Dutch by Teri Woods
Produced by|

* Manny Halley

Starring|

* Lance Gross
* Natasha Marc
* James Hyde
* Jeremy Meeks
* O.T. Genasis
* Isabella Ferreira
* Miles Stroter
* James Quattrochi
* Macy Gray
* Markice Moore
* Tyrin Turner
* Melissa L. Williams
* Robert Costanzo
* JJ Batteast

Cinematography| Brian Taylor
Edited by| Andre Jones
Music by| Chris Paultre

Production
company

Imani Films

Distributed by| Faith Media Distribution

Release date

* March 12, 2021 (2021-03-12)

Running time

| 109 minutes
Country| United States
Language| English
Box office| $404,371[1]

Dutch is a 2021 American romantic crime drama film written and directed by Preston A. Whitmore II and based on Teri Woods's novel of the same name. The film stars Lance Gross as Benard "Dutch" James, with Natasha Marc, James Hyde, Jeremy Meeks, Anthony Jacobs, O.T. Genasis, Isabella Ferreira, Miles Stroter, James Quattrochi, Macy Gray, Markice Moore, Tyrin Turner, Melissa L. Williams, Robert Costanzo and JJ Batteast.[2]

The film was released in selected theatres on March 12, 2021, by Faith Media Distribution.[3] It received negative reviews from critics and grossed $404,371.[1] A sequel, Dutch II: Angel's Revenge directed by Salvatore Sclafani, was released by BET+ on January 18, 2024.[4][5]

## Cast[edit]

* Lance Gross as Benard "Dutch" James
* Malcolm David Kelley as Teen Dutch
* JJ Batteast as Young Dutch
* Natasha Marc as Michelle
* James Hyde as Anthony Jacobs
* Jeremy Meeks as Craze
* O.T. Genasis as Kazami
* Isabella Ferreira
* Miles Stroter as Qwan
* Iyana Halley as Sam
* James Quattrochi as Frank
* Macy Gray as Delores Murphy
* Markice Moore as Zoom
* Tyrin Turner as Sugar Ray
* Melissa L. Williams as Nina
* Robert Costanzo as Fat Tony Cerone
* Bellamane and Rocsi Diaz as Angel Charlie
* Geraldine Moreno as Teen Angel
* Jamal Woolard as Roll
* Anthony 'Cream' Langston as Black
* D'Kia Anderson as Goldielocs
* Noel Santiago as Cappo
* Liz Benoit as Kelly Yates

## Production[edit]

On February 28, 2020, it was reported that Lance Gross would star in the film directed by Preston Whitmore II and based on the NY Times bestseller by Teri Woods.[6] Macy Gray, Jeremy Meeks, Micheal Blackson, O.T. Genasis, Mellissa Williams, and James Hyde also was cast.[7]

## Reception[edit]

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 20% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.6/10.[8]

Joe Leydon from Variety gave it a negative review writing: "There's nothing to recommend in writer-director Preston A. Whitmore II's small-budget, low-octane crime drama."[2]

## Prequel series[edit]

In 2023, BET+ released Angel, a miniseries produced by Imani Films also based on Teri Woods's 2003 novel. The series follows Angel Alvarez (Efrangeliz Medina) who escapes foster care after years of abuse. The miniseries also starred Elise Neal as her abusive mother, Iyana Halley, Michele ‘Siya’ Sherman, Lana ‘MC Lyte’ Moorer, EJ King, Manny World, Jadah Blue, Nize, Jeremy Weaver, and Malcolm David Kelley as Dutch.[9][10]

## Sequel[edit]

A sequel, Dutch II: Angel's Revenge directed by Salvatore Sclafani, was released by BET+ on January 18, 2024.

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b "Dutch". Box Office Mojo.
2. ^ a b Leydon, Joe (March 12, 2021). "'Dutch' Review: It's Amateur Night at the Movies in This Franchise Non-Starter".
3. ^ "Faith Media Distribution's "DUTCH," An Urban Literature Cult Classic By Teri Woods Opens In The Top #15 At The Box Office Select Theaters Nationwide". AP News. March 17, 2021.
4. ^ "Now Streaming: BET+ Original Film 'Dutch II: Angel's Revenge' [Starring Lance Gross, Rocsi Diaz, & Macy Gray] \- That Grape Juice". thatgrapejuice.net.
5. ^ "Lance Gross, Rocsi Diaz Star in 'Dutch II: Angel's Revenge' [TRAILER]". January 17, 2024.
6. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (February 28, 2020). "Jacqueline Bisset Joins Amazon Film 'Birds of Paradise'; Lance Gross To Star In 'Dutch'; Vernon Davis In 'Red Winter'- Film Briefs".
7. ^ https://www.blackfilm.com/read/lance-gross-to-star-in-preston-whitmore-iis-dutch/
8. ^ "Dutch | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. March 12, 2021.
9. ^ "New BET+ Original Series 'Angel' Premieres Today – The Official Black Magazine".
10. ^ Lins, LaTesa (January 6, 2023). "B.E.T+ Releases New Tv Series "Angel" Starring MC Lyte, E.J King & Siya". Gaye Magazine.

## External links[edit]

* Dutch at IMDb

Films directed by Preston A. Whitmore II

* The Walking Dead (1995)
* Doing Hard Time (2004)
* Crossover (2006)
* This Christmas (2007)
* True to the Game (2017)
* Dutch (2021)