MOVIE NIGHT | Step Back (2021) Award Winning Crime Drama Short Film

[@leo_powell]

Thank you so much for reviewing my film. Big shout to everyone supporting and watching the film in the States and beyond! Big love from London ❤️👊🏾

[@Opbabyyx]

U did well

[@KeytoKeya88]

I love your movie. Keep pushing don’t stop.

[@shawndraclarkson9207]

This was so good!!! 🥰❤️

[@Kaytee16]

Great job!!!

[@jazzyc22]

Great movie

[@zamyathomas5457]

Great movie! Did anyone else notice how peoples interaction with Marcus changed? For example the cashier when he bought the Gatorade, before he was kinda stand-off-ish (he was holding the bag close to his chest until he was sure he’ll be paid) because he knew that Marcus was involved with the wrong crowd often stealing, as he did with the shoes. However, his viewpoint of Marcus changed at the end when he was handing him the bag (literally held the bag right in front of Marcus’s face) because he trusted him like ‘I know you’re going to pay I trust you Marcus’. This little detailed made me smile.

[@zuriii4883]

Little stuff like that makes you really know how good a director/ actors are

[@90sbaby1]

...but why does it have to be football (the popularity of soccer in UK is equal to basketball in USA black communities.) why can't it be the Chess club calendar he pulls out instead of a sports jersey, or notebook for his poetry club, or calculator for his accounting class? Why's it gotta be football.......? Can blacks only escape troubles and poverty with these sports dreams?!

[@myaccountability3080]

@90s Baby We dominate in sports. One day we will dominate every area of life.

[@vivianayite7993]

So proud of Marcus for making the right decision, and doing the right thing the second time around!! Great movie 👏🏾👏🏾

[@brielmylah9203]

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[@Positivenana09]

@@brielmylah9203 naw u did that looking at them comments😂

[@mimi20046]

@@Positivenana09 that’s what i’m saying 😂🤦🏾‍♀️

[@taylurskye]

Zo yelling at the commercial breaks got me dying of laughter 😂🤣

[@lifeofkdewaunsha2790]

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[@dlyteeats3868]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dortaciaparks827]

Guh I swea lmao the last one doe🤣😭

[@Lexyrosebeauty]

@@dortaciaparks827 😅bi😅😅😅😅😅bl😅😅😅j 😅 😅 Bc 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@theerealjojo]

I be crying laughing every time 😂😂

[@vivianayite7993]

Zo in the text, it said “make sure to come home after school, we’re going to see grandma. She might not make it.” But this was a great short film movie. Powerful message. The moral was great!!

[@jadoresyd]

Thank you because i did not feel like pausing to read 😂😂

[@ELmayberry]

@@jadoresyd me nether 😂😂

[@MissLeaaaaa]

There was a text in the first scene though, it wasn’t legible at all.

[@33Tiffny]

Now this was a powerful short film !! Choices we make have consequences but also can change the course of your life and heart forever ! This was good !! 💜💜💜

[@brealulu5358]

Jesus loves you he died on the cross for your sins. All you have to do is believe in him and you will be saved. ❤ ✝️

[@tashaanderson7305]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 YES MA'AM

[@daylatucker9746]

I loved the message!!! It's all about the choices you make! Chile, I'm going to show this to my students. ❤️

[@livefromdubai5099]

1

[@tashaanderson7305]

Yes Indeed

[@Nessavanezza]

💕💕💕

[@sivialove475]

I LOVE THAT💗

[@peninaromero8787]

I wish I could take back a lot of choices and be more brave. I loved this movie 💜

[@lifeofkdewaunsha2790]

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[@yeemawheaver1387]

Me too. Think I wasted too much time, but it's fine.

[@lifegoeson1007]

Me too y’all

[@NyNy-qu7us]

I say 10 out of 10..always remember, watch the company you keep and your actions..life changer..loved it

[@TT-wj1kx]

and although they were going down a bad path.. his friends still supported him doing football! loved this short film

[@TheHewwoKitty]

This is exactly what i needed to confirm my choice in my path. Ive been making horrible decisions and im 25. Almost died December 12th cause i flipped my car texting and speeding arguing with people that dont even matter to me anymore. I fractured my back close to my spine. In 2 places. Thankfully God gave me another chance ! And i havent taken it for granted. Cut off the people that had me in that situation and beat myself up for even driving frustrated & under the influence. Im going to make it my mission to speak to younger people about those impulse decisions that end up deciding your life path. I beat up myself already about driving under the influence and im thankful i didnt hurt anybody besides myself. LIFE IS REAL PEOPLE! Dont under estimate shit and dont think you’re invisible! God Bless

[@1luvleylady]

Excellent movie. Wish we could go back and change things in our lives. Great thought provoking movie. I give it an "A".

[@lifeofkdewaunsha2790]

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[@BadGirlMimi94]

Zo said "over some creeps" 😂🤣 I'm so done 😭 ☠ Lots of love from the UK 🇬🇧 Zo we need more content of you getting into the London Lingo 😂💝

[@Chiyembekezo]

That made me giggle when he said that. 😂 Also when he commented on everyone’s getting stabbed in the leg. I was thinking yup, they be shanking 🥷🏾 round these ends.

[@glow3379]

Zoie the only person I can watch and not get bored ♥️

[@persuasionbanks5404]

Right 😂😂

[@smartgurlie13]

That was a really good movie!! It shows the domino effect our choices have on not just ourselves but others as well!!! I love movie niiiights 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@sheisme2]

I literally screamed out loud “MOVIE NIGHT!!!” Lol. Then I saw it was 30 mins. Perfect for my cold Saturday night! Lol

[@Yuri_kiko]

Oh same

[@Adhieuu]

This definitely made me realise there’s always more than one choice in deciding which road you wanna take and I can say rn I’m doing better than the old crowd I used to be around 💯

[@lifeofkdewaunsha2790]

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[@jdheard22]

I'm usually not here for Black Trauma movies nowadays, cause there are so many of them...But I LOVED this one right here! Got me over here in tears!

[@lifeofkdewaunsha2790]

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[@BigYaya333]

What’re “Black Dramas” And Why Dont You Like Em.? I’m Genuinely Asking Cause I’m Nosy🙃

[@herehoo]

At this point my movie date nights with Zoie are more consistent than my dating in real life lol

[@Thrillzoneinc]

Loved this cant wait to show this to my students, they have a hard time saying no to the hood stuff and seeing this will make a statement I hope THIS WAS AWESOME

[@channielmonae8633]

You should make them watch coach carter and freedom writers as well! x

[@kiana3222]

Need more teachers that CARE like you🤝🗣

[@chargingyellow]

love this comment 🖤

[@vaieunoiai3811]

how did they react?

[@carlajeanpierre3533]

Agreed. A+ movie. Beautiful message. The title is apropos. I do wonder if Marcus was actually given a second chance at life, by way of actually being stabbed and imagining that he could go back and make things better. Does he survive his injury and now live a clean life because of what he saw (his life flashing before his eyes), or was the injury just a dream? Did he have it the night before his friends asked him to leave football behind to join their gang? I love a movie that gives you a lot to think about.

[@kailynbutler5044]

I’ve never clicked so fast 😂 Love you Zoie!!

[@asiajannea8806]

This Movie was DEEP!!! I think its like God giving him another chance to do things differently. I honestly got emotional watching this. I loved this film!!

[@jillruff1655]

Ain't NO WAY the mom finna be washing her _OWN_ dishes while the kids just watch!🤣 Other than _that_ ..... BRAVO! Every actor understood the assignment! This was FANTASTIC! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@richkidxofficial8132]

It’s the “They love stabbing people in the legs out there” for me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Quanii99]

I cried when he went back and seen his grandmother, that touched me for real because I was there to see my grandmother pass in her room. 😔

[@apiscesthang4608]

"They like stabbing ppl n the leg over there" 🤣🤣 Zoe keep me crying laughing 😂 but that was an A+

[@ashnicole6413]

Great film. Ones like this are always up for different levels of interpretation. The scene when he dies in prison and then travels back in time seems to be most commonly interpreted as him having a second chance at life and being able to go back and make better choices. I on the other hand interpreted it as his life flashing before his eyes. While passing he saw visions of all the negative choices he made and those same choices ultimately shaped his life in that moment of death. This should be an eye opener to both youth and adults because unlike in this film we never actually get a chance to go back in time and make better choices. It’s now or never. 💕

[@iMsOiNsO]

I’m happy they didn’t try making him just stay away from the friend group. They seemed like good people they were trying to get him out of the shop and tried telling him he’s doing too much. Glad they were still good with him whatever he chose to do

[@PatriceButler49]

I think Marcus going back making different choices also change the course of life for those around him

[@LotusQueen09]

Love this message!!! Decisions are everything! You have to be cautious in this life you only get 1.

[@brealulu5358]

Jesus loves you he died on the cross for your sins. All you have to do is believe in him and you will be saved. ❤ ✝️

[@13ird]

The message I received is to not be afraid to live your truth. We can love those around us to a point of blindness, or feeling pressured to please to someone when “ if they love, they’ll always be there”.

[@lilinelove1627]

I cried watching this, I wish I could get a second chance to see my granny again ❤️❤️( I love you so much grandma) 🥺🥺🥺🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️ I def learned a lot watching this , this is just amazing

[@dauhlleencooper3079]

It seems to be a movie about a young man aged 16 who keeps getting into gang related incidents but the dates are a way of showing him if he could "step back" and make better decisions

[@Shakky23]

I teared up in a few scenes 🥺🤧 whew chile this was a GREAT movie! Message was definitely delivered.

[@msbelinda6467]

I wanna say this is one of the best movies with a message behind it that I have ever seen in a while. Every person that is a Marcus should watch this movie over and over and over till they get it🙏🏽❤️❤️

[@azziegalloway7547]

Yes I loved this movie it was so meaningful you have to watch who you choose to be with and the things you do don't let no one change your life.

[@azziegalloway7547]

Ty.

[@deelight36]

Loved the message this movie is giving. I give it an A. Keep the movie dates with us teacups consistent, love em❤️❤️❤️

[@fatouma1744]

You did it again Zo! Brought us another one to make us think and wanna cry a little❤️ I appreciate you!

[@natashavstyles]

I really enjoyed this one. Loved how he was able to immediately recongize what was happening. We the viewer had no idea he wanted to play football because he was so caught up in being with the wrong crowd.

[@melodydiallo4987]

At the beginning of the movies was confusing but, as the movie went along, it showed the past and future. What ppl tend to do in life will show what the out come will be.

[@Lbenning]

This man wildin on his birthday just slow 😂🤦🏾‍♀️I’m glad they have subtitles because I was having trouble keeping up 😂

[@melodysmind1165]

I really enjoyed this and the key points you made at the end. Please keep up the movie nights! Can we do more of these life lesson sessions? I really enjoy them! Thanks so much for always making me smile! :-)

[@lifeofkdewaunsha2790]

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[@foreverinink]

this really hits home in more than one way. thank you Zoie

[@lynrosario6756]

This was so good. Kids can get a lot out of this. Even adults. ❤

[@lifeofkdewaunsha2790]

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[@sapphirebarker9240]

Zo is so funny as soon as the music started playing and he started dancing I was dancing with him he’s such a vibe😂🔥🔥

[@mica2116]

This was a great short film. Even tho we can't go back in time to change the choices we made, we still get a second chance in life. Just think of a point in your life that you felt like this is it for you but somehow you pull through, to me that's a second chance. I had many life changes, some were because someone did me wrong and God and my ancestors were watching over me and others are my poor thinking. As I get older I realized I need to think of what is the outcome of my decision.

[@brealulu5358]

Jesus loves you he died on the cross for your sins. All you have to do is believe in him and you will be saved. ❤ ✝️

[@JCheat03]

He got the second chance to go back to a life altering moment and right his wrongs in a way. Yess this was Really good!!

[@lifeofkdewaunsha2790]

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[@Nessavanezza]

His friends were real ones for letting him get on the right track, we're not going to deny that!

[@januaryjones7207]

If I could go back in time to specific moments, knowing what I do now my life would be drastically different. I may not be able to go back but I now know that I can step back.

[@kyresejackson]

Movie night with zo be feeling so real we like family fr

[@TheKdavis06]

That was really good! I love the message and how it shows that sometimes your decisions effect you and the people around.

[@lifeofkdewaunsha2790]

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[@queensade1560]

Great message! I stepped back to spend time with my grandmother and help take care of her instead of always being out with friends and I lost friends along the way but it’s time I’ll never get back with my grandma so it’s worth it 💕💕💕

[@MostAdmired67]

Choices we make have an effect and affect on ppl around us as well... our Choices will also help others make better choices too! Great movie with an awesome message.. I have always talked to my kids about this very thing t and I can say my boys. Sorry MEN now, who at ages 23 and 21 got the messageI taught them they are not on drugs they cut off toxic friends and family ..all in all, all throughout life they will always think of the long term effects before doing anything .. they both are very successful, kid free, drug free, drama free, and statistics free young men! I'm so very proud of them, bc as much as we teach our kids the way things to avoid they still grow up to find their own way and paths to follow!

[@kaleahcollins4567]

This goes to show how one person's actions and choices effects others as well

[@lifeofkdewaunsha2790]

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[@mamabear3764]

Wow Zo!! You are so on point for using your platform like this. Great movie and message. Soooo many teens....male and female need to see this. You are so uplifting...may God continue to bless you. The acting and movie directing was fantastic...kudos to them.

[@livingjaylife4038]

Btfol when zoie was describing the 2018 scene I was with him 100%. The scenario was spot on then it went to 2017 and I burst out laughing.. being high don’t make it no better 😂😂😂

[@ErinnFaithh]

same sis😂😂 zoie was like wait, this is 17????

[@lifewithkix2890]

Same I started dying 😭😭😭

[@livingjaylife4038]

@@lifewithkix2890 literally in tears 😭

[@livingjaylife4038]

@@ErinnFaithh I was with him when he thought that was the high point of the movie & the movie said “NOPE” 😂😂😂

[@ErinnFaithh]

@@livingjaylife4038 movie definitely hit the “YEET” on us😂

[@ZamiraC]

what I got from this was, your decisions can affect other people's future, and who you decided to be with in your life represents how you want your future to be.

[@nashikaquick1329]

I cried at the end... Omg great message in this movie.

[@cute4dayz482]

I'm happy i saw this, I actually share it with my son who is 13. He's a good boy, star basketball player and I think he get distracted and I talk to him about the streets and how his peer can lead him astray if he's not careful. I also how to read people and situations. We live in London so this was so relatable. Thanks zo

[@obibraxton2232]

I love being black and being from the U.K. so much culture here ! Also the lead was in the original Summer house version of Top Boy (the lil guy who got thrown off the balcony 😭😩) He’s always been a good actor !

[@da0nly.realist927]

YESSSS!

[@jens5125]

what culture ? stabbing people ?

[@bryia7742]

Ooooo a 30 minute one! Yessss I'm ready

[@Sxmo17]

I think the movie title it self is like a foreshadow of how he needs to step back meaning a take a reflection of his life and the choices he has made or will make including that company that he keeps.

[@MeDxBillingLLC]

Also note... the second time around he didn't waste the cereal and run to the store for junk food. The second time around he didn't even open the cereal... everything was different! I loved this

[@t6xsha81]

knife crime here in the UK is so normal its crazy, thank you reacting to this

[@moniqueruffin525]

Great movie....it shows that our choices don't only affect us but those around us.

[@lifeofkdewaunsha2790]

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[@jessicabouie1872]

I love the story line in this short film ❤️

[@juliastarks3045]

The moral of this movie is so inspiring I wish we could go back and fix the bad choices. This movie was needed and makes you reflect in your life

[@tangozworld8693]

My favorite part is when the commercial comes on 🤭 your reaction 😆 Tango 🙋🏾‍♀️💛

[@lucid_dreams420]

Zoe said: "MARCUS! ON YOUR BIRTHDAY!?😫" 💀💀

[@lashayecotton2095]

Omg I miss movie time with you Zoe you got to keep them coming frfr I love it!!💯♥️♥️🤣

[@tonyaleigh1022]

wow that was so good!!! unfortunately in real life we can't go back and change the choices we made so yeah we have to step back and think about it now! it really is all about the choices you make!! Love you Zo! I enjoy these movies with ya!

[@skyshae3224]

I can relate to this video my grandma passed in 2016 me and her was so close we was like peanut butter and jelly lol after she passed I just went crazy I started doing shit I never done before. I was hanging around the wrong people. Ugh smh I was just acting out in pain from the loss of my grandma now I’m older and I’m not in my teens anymore I’m doing things differently. I got rid of those people and I’m getting myself straight. I’m proud of myself and I’m on the right path now. Thanks to the lord, family and myself. It’s never to late to make a change in your life.

[@nitsirk00000]

I looooved this one! Yaaaaay, keep movie night going I’m always so excited when I see you have one up!

[@nicolewilliams9040]

This was a really good movie!!!!! Yes, the choices we make are extremely important. They shape our future for sure.

[@1noahsmum]

Ok Zo we’re going to need these movie nights on a regular. This one was so good!!!

[@darknebula310]

wow I'm not a big cryer but this def had me teared up 😭 I'm showing this to my kids for sure. thank you zo for introducing these movies to us, and as always your insight just wraps it all up perfectly!!

[@lilmidnight11]

Yes I been waiting for these movie reviews to come back I hope u keep doing them xxx

[@cici9226]

UK Movies/shows are Always GOOD👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Maybachmaya]

I love movie night! I think I love it more than messy Monday. Love you Zo ♥️

[@Kdacrusher]

Right 🤣❤️

[@GiaMisfit]

That was a good one. It left me wanting to see it as a while hour long movie. I would definitely watch this again.

[@13ird]

I’m over here like “go zo” on his dance break at 20:15 like I don’t have work in the morning lol

[@ChianteIvanna]

it’s you not knowing what was going on in the beginning & when you finally caught on.. you giving a speech like you knew all along 🤣🤣🤣🤣 zoie you too much mannnnn

[@MissShey89]

Please do more movie nights 🙏🏽 🎬 They're the best !

[@timothymeans8100]

Stop playing and give us more Movie Nights Zoie 😩😩

[@MeekaJ957]

They need to make all hood movies like this!😢👏

[@InfiniteKia]

Like a resurrection, he died in jail but he was given a chance to right his wrongs.(free will)Because he choose the good path he was giving another chance at life

[@tasha4455]

This going to be good! I came prepared and got my snacks and water. When Zo finally caught on to what was happening and 2017 popped up had me screaming! His face expression was priceless 🤣🤣🤣

[@samjohn6056]

Zo i knew what you were trying to say!! Everything you said👏🏽 made👏🏽 sense to me!!!!: I approve this message🥰. “Step Back” and think before you act, find out why you act a certain way, what happened that lead you there? Why you made certain choices? If you could change it…would you??

[@aniyaperkins57]

idk what i love more, movie night or messy monday 😂🥰

[@keepit1kdaily]

My fav is the Monkey App 🤣

[@earshaechatman4984]

I honestly love all of his videos 🤗♥️

[@tamekalove1220]

I loved this film!! Well written! If I could go back I would definitely make some different choices. Thanks for sharing Zo!❤👏🏾💪🏾🔥🔥

[@dejawest3976]

I love watching these with you..only you can talk and not piss me off lmao🤣🤣

[@seriousmindedness]

Love It Brought me to Tears This Movie Is Based On True Life For Me I’m so thankful for changing my life around and sober and where I am today 💯💋👍🏽🙏🏽

[@mahoganystructure]

That movie should be shown in schools that have issues with high rates of kids that drop out and or headed towards incarceration.

[@jaydamcneil339]

Zo be having me cracking up with these movie nights, I be talking to him I'm there 😭😭

[@AJ-gv9ej]

That was powerful, it made me tear up. I LOVE these movie nights.

[@ALIYAHMARIA55]

Always speak your truth! you can never lose being truthful

[@itsluhnini5900]

This is so meaningful I really enjoyed this thank you Zoie❣️

[@Iam_novakaneebby]

This was an excellent excellent movie my goodness A+++ Wish it was as simple as this to rewind time nd redo some things. Great message and thank you Zoie. Kudos Marcus!!

[@prissyno3]

That movie was AMAZING!!!!! I think that I am going to show this to my students--they need to see someone their age going through and how you need to change from the mess!!!

[@jeybella6075]

Amazing how the choices we make can lead us one way or the other. This movies was excellent. I give it 👍👍💯