The Tested is a 2009 independent feature film written and directed by Russell Costanzo and produced by Melissa B. Miller of Shoebox Pictures. It is based on the award winning short of the same name.
Chosen to participant in the 2009 Narrative Independent Filmmaker Lab & Independent Film Week in New York City. The Tested is one of only ten narrative rough cuts chosen by the Lab for its artistic vision and outstanding promise.
Synopsis
Log Line: A life shattering tragedy sends three people on vastly different paths to a similar goal of redemption and understanding.
Acteurs
Aunjanue Ellis (Darraylynn Warren, the mother of a wrongfully slain son who must find it in her soul to forgive what has happened and be the best mother she can for her remaining two children.) Armando Riesco (Julian Varone, an NYPD cop who is facing the most difficult time of his life...getting back to work after nearly a year off duty due to an accidental shooting of an unarmed black teen.) Frank Vincent (Lieutenant Marino, the head of the police unit in which Julian has been transferred - does his best to give Julian some important advice as he acclimates back to life as a cop.) Annie Parisse (Lisa Varone, the estranged wife of tortured NYPD cop Julian Varone. Her life was torn apart with the tragic accidental shooting of Derek Warren, and now one year later she's forced to understand what her marriage has become.) Al Thompson
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