When El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity for sneakers. With a little nudge from his best friend and a sprinkle of Fairy Godfather magic, El finds the courage to use his talent to pursue his dream of becoming a ‘legit’ sneaker designer in the industry.
Costume
The sneakers are basically supporting characters with better arcs.
Direction
Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum knows exactly how extra to make every frame.
Director
Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
John Salley, who plays sneaker tycoon Darius King, is an actual NBA champion (Detroit Pistons '89, '90) making his casting hilariously meta.
The film was shot in Toronto but obsessed with making Queens feel authentic—El's bodega scenes were directed with almost documentary-level sneakerhead detail.
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