Award-Winning Thriller Jackknife Set for Worldwide Digital Release April 29

Tivon Charles and Payton Mills star as siblings on the run in Jackknife, a gripping survival thriller from Adam Jack.

Award-Winning Thriller Jackknife Hits Digital Worldwide April 29 via Breaking Glass Pictures

The critically acclaimed festival favorite Jackknife, from writer-director Adam Jack, is set to make its global digital debut on April 29, 2025, courtesy of Breaking Glass Pictures.

A powerful and emotionally charged thriller, Jackknife follows the harrowing journey of a young Black brother and sister whose peaceful day in the woods erupts into chaos after a deadly confrontation with a violent drifter. What begins as self-defense turns into a desperate run for survival as the siblings attempt to clear their names while facing the harsh realities of race, justice, and trauma in America.

Starring Tivon Charles and Payton Mills, the film has already collected multiple awards on the festival circuit and captured critical acclaim for its raw performances and unapologetic storytelling. With suspense that grips and themes that cut deep, Jackknife isn’t just another survival thriller—it’s a timely reflection of a system stacked against the wrong people.

Also featuring performances from Erica Sherwood, Douglas Vermeeren, Thain Wesley, Dillon Parnell, Marc Rico Ludwig, Red Carlsen, Evan Lewis Dolinski, and Michael James, Jackknife blends realism with relentless tension, making it a must-watch for fans of socially conscious genre storytelling.