The film 's trailer was released on Vimeo on 10 June 2019 . The trailer was then released on the film 's Facebook page on 12 June 2019 and on YouTube on 18 June 2019 . So far , the film has had three screenings , with one being at the AMC Magic Johnson Theater in Harlem , New York , another at the Regal Cinema 18 in the Miami suburb of South Beach , and its most recent at the African African Community Theater in San Francisco . However , the film is not currently scheduled to be have a general cinema release . On 18 June 2019 , Flickering Myth critic Erika gave Strive four out of four stars , stating that " Strive is n’t a feel-good film but it ’s a real film . It ’s relatable to a lot of people who have to pick and choose their loyalties when it comes to family , friends and themselves . Sometimes being selfish is the most selfless thing one can do . " Jennie Kermode of Eye for Film gave Strive only 3 out of 5 stars , stating " The film is geared to a teenage audience and adult viewers may find it too sentimental in places . " '' Strive '' received the Audience Award as well as Best Actress Award for JoiStaRR 's performance at the Harlem International Film Festival , and the Jury Award for Best Screenplay at the American Black Film Festival in 2019 . It was also shown at the San Francisco Black Film Festival on 16 June 2019 . The festival did not present awards
Harlem International Film Festival
Harlem International Film Festival
Strive (film)