Originally Published: 2009-06-21

Knuckle Draggers is a humorous but very real look at the state of modern male-female relationships. Written and directed by Alex Ranarivelo, produced by Paul J. Alessi, and co-produced by Amie Barsky and Baptiste DeRivel, the film is a relationship movie from a male perspective. The story follows Ethan, an all around nice guy who gets dumped because he wasn’t able to provide his fiancée with the plush, stable life her friends were living. Desperate to get her back, he seeks help from his older brother Kyle, a tough talking sexist who seems to have a way with the ladies. Kyle gives Ethan a crash course on women and dating much to the disgust of some of Ethan’s female friends. Just when it seems Kyle’s misogynistic theories are about to prove themselves true, things take an unexpected turn and force Ethan, Kyle, and their friends to reassess their views on relationships.
Knuckle Draggers will have its Canadian premiere at the ReelHeART International Film Festival (which runs in Toronto from June 22-26) on Saturday, June 27 at 7:15 p.m. after a sold-out World Premiere in Newport Beach California, and two “Rising Star” awards: Outstanding Feature by a New Filmmaker/ Producer & Best Close-Up in a feature film at the DelRay Beach Film Festival.
Knuckle Draggers is a film about friends, provokes questions about what modern couples want versus what they need, and how their needs may not have evolved much from those of our caveman ancestors.
Scottish actor Ross McCall heads a dynamic ensemble cast in the lead role of Ethan. His credits include the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers and most recently Crash, the Starz TV series.
Omar Gooding plays Ethan’s best friend Russell. Gooding’s credits include Baby Boy, the HBO series Deadwood, and he’s just joined the cast of the upcoming Jerry Bruckheimer TV series Miami Trauma.
Amie Barsky plays Patricia, Ethan’s strong-minded female best friend.
Paul J. Alessi, plays Kyle, Ethan’s sexist, outspoken brother. His credits include the Ten til Noon and the TV series Desire.

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