Grammy-nominated singer Halle Bailey has taken on a new venture in the film industry with her starring role in The Line, directed by Ethan Berger. The film, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, aims to shed light on the disturbing aspects of fraternity culture and the need for change.
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The Line is a college drama that delves into the dark side of fraternity life, specifically focusing on the fictional southern Kappa Nu Alpha fraternity. It explores troubling behavior, hazing rituals, and cover-up of death during a hazing incident.
A talented ensemble cast supports Bailey’s performance, including Alex Wolff, Lewis Pullman, Austin Abrams, Angus Cloud, Scoot McNairy, John Malkovich, Denise Richards, Cheri Oteri, and Bo Mitchell.
The film takes a serious and critical approach to fraternity culture, highlighting repugnant behaviors, misogyny, racism, homophobia, and drug use. By depicting these negative aspects, The Line aims to criticize and raise awareness about harmful practices within college fraternities.
Halle Bailey has been making significant strides in the film industry, following her role as Ariel in Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. The film broke records with the highest opening ever for a movie featuring a black female lead. Bailey also garnered attention for her involvement in the upcoming remake of The Color Purple, where she stars alongside Fantasia and an impressive ensemble cast.
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