Two men square off over control of a motorcycle gang in this violent drama about fraternity, loyalty, and betrayal from first-time director Stephen McCallum.

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Stephen McCallum

With skilled ferocity, first-time feature director Stephen McCallum injects the viewer into this explosive drama of Shakespearean proportions. McCallum, working off a script from Matt Nable, crafts a complex, classic story of power struggles within a motorcycle gang, exploring themes of fraternity, loyalty, and betrayal.

While Knuck (screenwriter Nable, known in North America for his role on the series Arrow) has been in prison, his surrogate son, Mark, nicknamed "Paddo" (the charismatic Ryan Corr, Hacksaw Ridge) has minded the store. Paddo has modernized the activities of the club, expanded their enterprise, and brought in new members — all endeavours that threaten Knuck's position on his return. Both men are supported and influenced by their equally strong wives, each woman as rabidly ambitious for her husband as for herself. Tensions mount when Paddo's younger brother, Skink (Josh McConville), creates a problem for the club, and Paddo must choose between familial devotion or loyalty to Knuck and the club he heads.

Well-paced, intense, and often violently confrontational, 1% is a powerful new depiction of an old story. A fading lion, out of step with the times, rages against a new regime unwilling to cede to a new generation — right up until the final, chilling shot.

JANE SCHOETTLE

Screenings

Fri Sep 08

Scotiabank 14

Regular
7:15pm
Sat Sep 09

Scotiabank 7

Press
12:00pm
Sun Sep 10

Bell Lightbox 4

Regular
9:45pm
Wed Sep 13

Scotiabank 7

Press
11:15am
Sat Sep 16

Scotiabank 10

Regular
12:00pm