The Birth Of Deceit

Release Date:  8/21/20 – 8/30/20; American Black Film Festival (Virtual) (Original Release – 2019)

Genre:  Thriller

Rating:  NR

Director:  Yaw Agyapong

Studio(s):  Agyapong Films

Running Time:  85 mins.

Cast:  Vanessa Noel, Terrence Keene, Jennifer Silverstein, Devin Richardson, Dennis Scarfeo.

Story:  A young black woman goes on a search for answers about her parents’ deaths. In the midst, she befriends a lady that knows more about their fate than she’s willing to let on. She and her friends will have to fight for their lives to uncover the truth.  Source(s):  agyapongfilms.com; abff.com/2020; IMDB

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Asunder, One Flesh Divided

Release Date:  8/21/20 – 8/30/20; American Black Film Festival (Virtual)
Genre:  Drama
Rating:  NR
Director:  Alana Barrett-Adkins
Studio(s):  Rock Alari Studios
Running Time: 100 mins.
Cast:  Alana Barrett-Adkins, N’fa Thomas, Christian “C King” King, Justin Crowley

Story:  Asunder focuses on the life of a successful, prosperous, yet distant married couple who are thrust into the den of conflict and potential divorce after an incident changes their relationship forever.  Sources:  abff.com; IMDB.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Curtis

Release Date:  8/21/20 – 8/30/20; American Black Film Festival (Virtual)
Genre:  Drama
Rating:  NR
Director:  Chris Bailey
Running Time:  85 mins.

Cast:  Dwight Henry, Alex Henderson, Thaddeus Street

Story:  Suffering from schizophrenia, a former basketball star is triggered down a dark path when he discovers his championship ring is missing. Source(s):  abff.com/2020; IMDB.

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Death Of A Telemarketer

Release Date:  8/21/20 – 8/30/20; American Black Film Festival (Virtual)
Genre:  Drama/Comedy
Rating:  NR
Director:  Khaled Ridgeway
Studio(s):  Datari Turner Productions
Running Time:  90 mins.
Cast:  Jackie Earle Haley, Lamorne Morris, Haley Joel Osment, Alisha Wainwright, Sujata Day, Ian Verdun, Woody McClain, Gil Ozeri, Fernando Martinez, Starletta DuPois, Leli Hernandez.
Story:  A smooth-talking telemarketer finds himself at the mercy of the man he tried to swindle.  Source(s):  abff.com/2020; IMDB.

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Dutch

Release Date:  11/27/20; Limited (Original Release:  August 2020; American Black Film Festival)
Genre:  Action
Rating:  NR
Director:  Preston A. Whitmore II
Studio(s):  Dutch Film Productions, Imani Entertainment Group, Imani Films, Faith Media Distribution
Running Time:  101 mins.

Cast:  Lance Gross, Melissa L. Williams, Macy Gray, Tyrin Turner, Michael Blackson, Jeremy Meeks, James Hyde.

Story:  The film is based on Teri Woods’ hit novel of the same name.  Bernard “Dutch” James Jr., is an ambitious drug dealer who has his sights set on becoming the East Coast’s top drug lord while battling a high-profile court case.  From his early skill as a car thief, Dutch recognized the opportunity to rule the streets and he seized it. With both the protection and respect of the Mafia, Dutch becomes the most terrifying force on the streets. District Attorney Anthony Jacobs is determined to take down Dutch and his crew, and he’s confident that his witnesses will testify against them.  The book “Dutch” was part of a trilogy series that first began in 2003. It was followed by “Dutch II: Angel’s Revenge,” and “Dutch III: International Gangster.”Source(s):  vibe.com; abff.com/2020; IMDB; defpen.com.

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The Burden of Race

Details
Year of Release:  1921
Genre:  Drama
Rating:  N/A
Runtime:  Unknown
Black & White
Silent
Studio:  Reol Productions
Producer:  Robert Lévy
Director:  Unknown
Studio: Reol Productions

Cast
Percy Verwayen
Edna Morton
Lawrence Chenault
Elizabeth Williams
Mabel Young
Arthur Ray

Synopsis

A young college student who excels both academically and athletically falls in love with a girl – not of his own people – and for her he risked his life.  After graduation, he becomes extremely successful in the world of business, finding in this girl a constant source of inspiration.  She loved him, but – according to the film’s press book – “between them stretched a mighty chasm.”  Did a great love triumph?

This film is considered lost.

Source(s):  TCM, Allmovies, Department of Afro American Research and Culture, Photo Source: Department of Afro American Research and Culture.

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