Winter Rose, a troubled teenage orphan in Los Angeles, is forced to cope with her substance abuse problems when she gets a once in a lifetime chance to become an overnight international singing star.
The film was first screened in 2014 at the Dances with Films Festival as the honorary OPENING NIGHT FILM.[3][4] It was later released in the United States in a limited theatrical release on December 2, 2016.[2] The Director's Cut version of the film was released in 2019 and features additional scenes and music.
Critical reception
The film was reviewed and written about in a wide range of publications including LA 411, who said, "Riz Story embodies Indie Spirit in A Winter Rose".[3] Other coverage includes the Los Angeles Times,[4]IndieWire,[5]AM/FM Magazine,[6]Soul Citi,[7] and DesiMag.[1]
Music
The original soundtrack from A Winter Rose features 26 original songs, performed by the cast. 24 of these original songs were written by director Riz Story, who also produced and mixed the album. 6 of the songs have been released as singles with all six having entered the Billboard Hot Singles Sales Charts Top Ten, including a #1 single and a #2 single.[8]
