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Like
most of the world, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, I watched
as the flood took siege over the city of New Orleans -- taking
with it lives, homes, jobs and a spiritual wellness that many
have yet to recover. Back then, I felt the want, the need to do
something, but my funds could only allow me to donate bottles
of water to my fellow volunteers as we sifted through salvaged
clothes to be shipped to the Displaced. A year later, I was honored
by one of New Orleans’ Heroes to tell his story of courage,
faith and humanity in the wake of this tragedy in a feature length
film. Now two years later and several visits to the Crescent City,
it continues to hold a dear place in my heart. While America continues
to be distracted by the politics of our nation, I’ve made
it my mission to inform the world through my art, not to forget
New Orleans, but to REMEMBER ~ REBUILD REBIRTH…
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and vote for the film
"IT
TAKES A VILLAGE"
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FEATURE
FILM IN DEVELOPMENT
Based on actual events, John, a New Orleans native and combat
Marine, risks his life in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina for
the safety and rescue of 244 people trapped in his apartment building.
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writer
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director ~ producer
ADETORO MAKINDE
"Hands
down, the best shorts program I have ever screened at a film
festival. Each short (6 in all) were great: “Among
Thieves”, “In The Morning”, “In Time”,
“Oh My God”, “Spelling Bee”, and “Staring
At The Sun” were all mini-masterpieces!"
Ain't
It Cool News
MDB.com
Review
"This
film played at Sundance 2005 in a shorts program. Overall,
really solid. Really good production values. Solid direction.
But, without doubt, the best thing in this film, and the reason
it works is because of the acting. The
performances from the lead actors/actresses were all solid and
felt completely believable. Probably my biggest criticism/ problem
with 'In Time' is the script/story is a little too sentimental
for my taste. Just a matter of personal taste I suppose.
But, none the less, I think it works."
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Adapted from a short story by actress, JoNell Kennedy,
two-time Sundance filmmaker, Adetoro Makinde, directs this haunting
tale of self discovery and healing to the score of Grammy-Award
Musician Terence Blanchard
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Movies
With A Mission
Screening: Steep & In Time
Sun. May 11th @ 2pm
Chicago, IL
Hollywood
Black Film Festival
IN TIME
(Shorts Prog. 3)
Thur. June 5th @ 3:30pm
Leammle Music Hall
STEEP
(Cinema Lounge After-Party)
Thur. June 5th @ TBA
Aqua Restaurant & Lounge
A GOOD DAY TO BE BLACK & SEXY
Fri. June 6th @ 7pm
Writer's Guild Theatre
STEEP
(Black Women in Film)
Sat. June 7th @ 5pm
Writer's Guild Theatre
San
Francisco Black Film Festival
STEEP
Sat. June 14th @ 2:00pm
Yoshi's
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to Purchase...
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co-producer
~ casting director
ADETORO MAKINDE
REVIEWS:
... in theatres
this fall 2008!!!
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May 19, 2000 Backdoor Films was born, sharing the day with the man who
coined the phrase,
"By Any Means Necessary." With this understanding, Backdoor Films
embraced the notion that when you can't get through the front door of
opportunity, you have to make a way out of no way...
Established with the foundation to produce films that will enlighten
and entertain while utilizing an abundance of untapped talent,
Backdoor Films is here to make a difference. |
