Stony Island
Available on Tubi TV, Plex
Directed by Andrew Davis ("The Fugitive" (1993), "The Guardian" (2006)), STONY ISLAND, set during the 1970s in Chicago's South Side, is the story of a group of young, aspiring musicians trying to make it in the world of jazz. Richie, Kevin, and Harold team up with Percy Price, a local saxophone legend, who helps them book their first gig at a famous venue known for featuring the likes of B.B. King. Everything is working out perfectly until Percy unexpectedly drops dead, his life insurance expires, and his "next of kin" turns out to be a New Orleans piano man with a penchant for violence and a bone to pick. Scrambling to salvage its chance for success, the band comes up with a risky plan give to Percy the funeral he deserves while delivering the musical performance of a lifetime.
Starring Richard Davis, Edward Stoney Robinson, George Englund
Director Andrew Davis