Emotionally moving, insightful and inspirational.
From writer, director and composer Ross Boothe and producer Daren Smith P.G.A. for Craftsman Films, Brotherhood: A Cinematic Musical tells a story of community, heart and faith.
Ross Boothe
Set in a small American suburb, the epic storyline challenges national questions on screen with a cast of leading talent including Emmy-winning actor and recording artist, Mauricio Martinez as Fabien, actor and recording artist Casey Elliott as Jon, and cast members like breakthrough star Paulina Reyes as Sofia, Gabriela Bañuelos as Nubia, Oakley Thacker and Cody Bobay.
Casey Elliott, Mauricio Martínez, Cody Bobay
Ahead of its release in select theaters this Friday on October 9th, the team took to AMC Lincoln Square 13 for an intimate premiere. The evening was marked by smiles and celebration, honoring the culminating work of the team and Ross Boothe during a screening and Q&A.
Ross Boothe and Daren Smith at the premiere.
The Film
The story follows Jon, a lifelong U.S. citizen, and his neighbor Fabián, a Mexican immigrant who has spent more than a decade waiting for progress on his asylum application, as their families navigate a deeply divided 2026 America and discover a renewed sense of shared humanity.
As Jon, Fabián, and their families move through uncertainty and turbulence, the audience is asked to look beyond labels and dissect what it means to be American, and, ultimately, a human being. The film’s music is an especially powerful part of that journey with 16 original songs that help carry viewers through some of its most impactful and emotional scenes, giving the characters room to process difficult questions about belonging, compassion, family, identity, and what we owe to one another.
The music feels woven into the storytelling, amplifying moments that might otherwise be difficult to put into words and giving the audience another way to move through the film’s heavier questions.
The Music
BROTHERHOOD is a Craftsman Films production commited to authentic storytelling that extends behind the camera as well. With cinematographer Oscar Ignacio Jiménez, production designer Frida Oliva, costume designer Edurne Fernandez, and choreographer Alan Salazar all bringing their own experiences as Mexican Americans to the project.
The production also includes 11 female department heads, with 36 of its 79 crew members identifying as women.
After seeing the film myself, I was particularly struck by how naturally the music moves the story forward, especially during the scenes that leave you sitting with questions long after they end.
It adds another emotional layer to a film that is ultimately about connection, empathy and the possibility of finding common ground. The BROTHERHOOD soundtrack is available now on Spotify and other major streaming platforms, so audiences can continue experiencing the music beyond the film itself.
BROTHERHOOD: A Cinematic Musical arrives in theaters October 9, 2026 and can be requested at your local theatre by submission at https://www.brotherhoodmovie.com/