Arts & Entertainment

Arlington Native's Film To Screen On Amazon Prime

"Boston2Philly" comes to the streaming service in June.

ARLINGTON, MA – An Arlington native's film will come to Amazon Prime next month. "Boston2Philly," directed by and starring Ralph Celestin, is based on Celestin's experience moving from Boston to Philadelphia.

Celestin will take on the role of Rome "Boston" Williams, who struggles to find himself and develop new relationships after losing his family in an accident, according to the Arlington Advocate. The film debuted at the Regent Theater in October of 2016 and has since been making the festival rounds.

In an interview with the Arlington Advocate, Celestin discussed how his Arlington roots shaped his work. Read the full interview here.

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