"An undeniable and attractive glow of authenticity." Greenwich Entertainment has debuted an official US trailer for the lovely indie gem titled Ali & Ava, opening in art house theaters in the US this ...

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In “Ali & Ava,” a lovely surprise from English filmmaker Clio Barnard, music is more than just a soundtrack; it’s the characters’ very lifeblood. When we first meet Ali (Adeel Akhtar), a part-time DJ ...

Even as this romantic drama clings uncomfortably to the surface of an interracial relationship, the movie still delivers pops of color and memorable melodies, our critic writes. By Beandrea July When ...

Adeel Akhtar and Claire Rushbrook play an unlikely couple who fall in love in Ali & Ava. Some of those elements appear in Ali & Ava, which takes place in Bradford, a city in West Yorkshire, and ...

In “Ali & Ava,” a lovely surprise from English filmmaker Clio Barnard, music is more than just a soundtrack; it’s the characters’ very lifeblood. When we first meet Ali (Adeel Akhtar), a part-time DJ ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Some of those elements appear in Ali ...