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Wikipedia article
'A Journal for Jordan' is a 2021 American drama film directed and co-produced by Denzel Washington from a screenplay written by Virgil Williams, based on the memoir 'A Journal for Jordan: A Story of Love and Honor' by Dana Canedy. The film stars Michael B. Jordan (who also co-produced the film) and Chant Adams in the lead roles, along with Jalon Christian, Robert Wisdom, and Tamara Tunie in supporting roles.
The film was released by Sony Pictures Releasing, through the Columbia Pictures banner, on December 25, 2021. It has received mixed reviews from critics.
Plot
Based on a true story, while 1st Sergeant Charles Monroe King is deployed in Iraq, he keeps a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Sharing this journal with her son, his fiance, Dana Canedy reflects on her unlikely yet powerful romantic relationship with King.
Cast
* Michael B. Jordan as 1st Sergeant Charles Monroe King
* Chant Adams as Dana Canedy
* Jalon Christian as Jordan
* Robert Wisdom as Sergeant T.J. Canedy
* Tamara Tunie as Penny Canedy
* Jasmine Batchelor as Gwen Canedy
* Marchnt Davis as Mike Canedy
* Susan Pourfar as Miriam
* Cleveland Berto as Mohammed
* Vanessa Aspillga as Robin
* Grey Henson as Ciro
* Johnny M. Wu as Manny
* David Wilson Barnes as Schaefer
* Melanie Nicholls-King as Kaleshia
Production
In January 2018, it was reported that Denzel Washington would direct the film 'Journal for Jordan' from a script by Virgil Williams based on Dana Canedy's memoir. In February 2019, it was reported that Michael B. Jordan would play the lead role. In October 2020, Chant Adams was cast in the film. As of December 2020, production had begun. In February 2021, Robert Wisdom, Johnny M. Wu, and Jalon Christian joined the cast. In March 2021, Tamara Tunie joined the cast.
Release
'A Journal for Jordan' was originally scheduled by Sony Pictures Releasing for a limited theatrical release on December 10, 2021, before going wide on December 22. In October 2021, the film was pushed to a wide theatrical release on December 25, on Christmas Day, without a limited release. The film had its world premiere at the AMC Lincoln Square Theatre on December 9, 2021. The film was released video-on-demand on January 11, 2022 and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on March 8, 2022.
Reception
Box office
In the United States, 'A Journal for Jordan' was released alongside 'American Underdog' and the wide expansion of 'Licorice Pizza', and was projected to gross around $5 million from 2,500 theaters over its first two days of release. It made $1.2 million on its first day and $1 million on its second, debuting to $2.2 million and finishing eighth at the box office. In its second weekend, the film finished ninth with $1.2 million. The film dropped out of the box office top ten in its third weekend, finishing twelfth with $600,880.Critical response
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 39% based on 61 reviews, with an average rating of 5.2/10. The site's critics consensus reads, "'A Journal for Jordan'The motion picture had three nominations at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture, Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture for Jalon Christian's performance.
References
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