I received the following message in an email and since I am a huge fan of both Bill Duke and independent films I am curious as to why this film has received such limited distribution when it appears to be in the same vein of Tyler Perry’s hits. Has anyone seen it?
This is an independent black film and they only were given about 65 theatres nationwide to screen the film whereas other films get at least 1500 theatres. This film needs to be seen by our community and if possible this weekend in particular, which will enable more people in our community to view it. It opens on Friday, February 22nd. Check out www.coverthemovie.com for theater listings click on Adopt a Theater and find the theaters near you or if you want to take a group to see the film click on that and proceed.. If you have a Myspace account, please go to www.myspace.com/coverthemovie and add them as a friend.
The actors include: STARRING Vivica A. Fox, Aunjanue Ellis, Leon, Raz Adoti, Paula Jai Parker, Clifton Davis, Roger Guenveur Smith, Johnnie Hobbs, Jr., Karen Vicks, Richard Gant, Mya Harrison, Victoria Platt Tilford, Patti LaBelle, Louis Gossett Jr and Clayton Prince.
When Valerie Maas (AUNJANUE ELLIS) and her husband Dutch (RAZ ADOTI), decide to relocate their family to Philadelphia for his career, everything seems perfect. While Valerie must leave her job in Atlanta as a commercial photographer, she is able to work as a portraitist for her friend Zahara Milton (VIVICA A. FOX) and the family quickly settles into life in their newly adopted city and the upper echelon of Philadelphias African-American community.
As Dutch is less available with his new job, Valerie begins to question her husbands fidelity. Then, an unexpected tip-off results in a shattering discovery that threatens to destroy Valerie and everything that she holds dear. With a New Years Eve shooting resulting in murder, Valerie now finds herself as the prime suspect, facing off against a veteran detective (LOUIS GOSSETT, JR.), with only her strength of character and her stalwart faith to help her escape alive from this unthinkable ordeal.
Right now the movie will be shown in NY, NJ, PA,GA, MD and CA.
Shikana Temille Porter
April 1, 2008
Looking forward to healing centered dialogue after–
What: Movie Screening w/Cast Members
When: Friday April 4, 2008, @ 8:00 p.m.
Where: The City of Refuge
14527 San Pedro St.
Gardena, CA 90248
Tickets: $10 General/ $7 Senior Citizens
For Media and Event Info: Provision Entertainment Group (310) 429-7847, Email: PVEgroup@aol.com
Anonymous
February 28, 2008
It is playing at the Magic Johnson theatre..
illoquentgent
February 28, 2008
sounds intense…imma look it up