Sneakerella (2022)

About Sneakerella

"Sneakerella" is a contemporary twist on the classic Cinderella fairytale. Set in the avant-garde street-sneaker subculture of New York City, the movie explores the inspiring tale of El, a sneaker designer from Queens, who dreams of becoming a major player in the sneaker industry. However, after his stepfather and stepbrothers ridicule his passion, it seems as though his dreams are just too far out of reach. That's until he meets Kira King, the daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon, Darius King, who offers him an opportunity that could change his life forever.

Making / Production

The movie is a Disney+ original film. It's directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, produced by Jane Startz, and its animated opening sequence was created by South Korean animation team, Tonic DNA. The movie was released on February 18, 2022.

Actors

• Chosen Jacobs as 'El'. The talented actor delivers a convincing performance as a struggling sneaker designer who dreams of making it big.
• Lexi Underwood plays 'Kira King', the daughter of a legendary basketball star. She skillfully portrays her character's journey of self-discovery and love for El.
• John Salley brings to life 'Darius King', a former basketball star and a successful sneaker tycoon. His portrayal is both intense and heartwarming.
• Bryan Terrell Clark brilliantly plays El's stern stepfather.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is a mix of both live-action and animation, with the opening sequence being a stunning piece of animation done by Tonic DNA, from South Korea.
• Despite being a modern-day twist on Cinderella, the movie doesn't feature any magical elements.
• The movie has been praised for its fresh interpretation of the classic tale, its representation of the New York City sneaker culture, and its focus on diverse characters.

Quotes

• "This isn't about shoes, it’s about who you are." - El
• "One shoe can change your life." - Kira King

Music, Soundtrack

• "The Other Side" - Chosen Jacobs and Lexi Underwood
• "Me vs the World" - Chosen Jacobs
• "Believe" - Lexi Underwood