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WILL
SMITH and SONY PICTURES
ACQUIRE "THE AMERICAN CAN"
Online Press Release
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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ADETORO
MAKINDE
New York Winner
"IT
TAKES A VILLAGE"
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. And so, I make it my mission
to inform the world through my art, not to forget New Orleans,
but to
REMEMBER ~ REBUILD ~ REBIRTH
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"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
writer
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director ~ producer
ADETORO MAKINDE
IMDB.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,
three-time Sundance filmmaker, Adetoro Makinde, directs this
haunting tale of self discovery and healing to the oringinal
score of Grammy-Award Musician Terence Blanchard
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Co-Producer
~ Casting Director
ADETORO MAKINDE
"Pretty damn dazzling and original, and another
memorable debut"-
Robert Koehler, VARIETY
Among
the well-assembled cast ...all performances are on-target
and ripe.
Duane
Byrge, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
“A
narrative verve, honest approach to bad adult behavior,
visual pizzazz, easygoing performances and lively funk soundtrack.”
Steve
Ramos, INDIEWIRE
"A
Good Day" certainly shows Dortch as a talent to watch.
Whether he does anything more with that talent will be up
to him."
Mark
Olsen, THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
FOR
MORE INFO VISIT
www.theblackandsexymovie.com
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With
over 300 film entries received, Adetoro Makinde and her
film Steep was selected as a finalist, celebrating emerging
women filmmakers by Lifetime Movie Network.
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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. |
