A Boy.  A Girl. A Dream.

Release Date:  (2018)
Genre:  Romance
Rating:  NR
Director:  Qasim Basir
Studio(s):   Datari Turner Productions, Samuel Goldwyn Films
Running time:  89 mins.
Cast: Omari Hardwick (Cass), Meagan Good (Free), Jay Ellis, Dijon Talton (Naqeeb)

Story:  On the night of the 2016 Presidential election, Cass, an L.A. club promoter, meets Frida, a beautiful and spirited Midwestern visitor dealing with a difficult breakup. She challenges him to revisit his broken dreams – while he pushes her to discover hers. Nothing will ever be the same again.  Source:  ABFF official site.

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The Flea

Release Date:  6/13/18 – 6/17/18; American Black Film Festival
Genre:   Comedy
Rating:  NR
Director:  Nicanson Guerrier
Studio(s):   SafeBox Entertainment
Running time:  90 mins.
Cast:  Sh’kia Dennis (Jennifer Bennett), Isaac Beverly (Quentin Parker), Kendall Mason (Travis Parker).

Story:   Set in the Miami landmark, Flea Market USA, we follow assistant manager Quentin Parker on what is supposed to be his last day. Comedy ensues as he must deal with customers, vendors, and his boss as he struggles to survive one more day on the job.  Source:  ABFF Official Site.

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Animator

Release Date:  6/13/18 – 6/17/18; American Black Film Festival
Genre:  Drama
Rating:  NR
Directors:  Logan Hall and Julian Jones
Studio(s):   Animator
Running time:  98 mins.
Cast:  Levenix Riddle, McKenzie Chinn, Phillip Edward Van Lear, Anita Chandwaney, Geno Walker

Story:   What would YOU do if you could draw the future and erase the past? That’s what Neal, has to figure out after he is mysteriously gifted with this astonishing power.  Should Neal use his power to change the world? Or for selfish gain? (What would YOU do?)  Commercial artist Neal Stewart takes an animation class with a mysterious professor that connects him to the ancient Griots of West Africa and the power to draw the future. When his girlfriend commits suicide, he learns he can erase the past with chilling consequences.  Source:  ABFF official site.

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Sprinter

Release Date:  6/13/18 – 6/17/18; American Black Film Festival
Genre:  Drama
Rating:  NR
Director:  Storm Saulter
Studio(s):   Mental Telepathy Pictures, MBG Entertainment, Flipped Out Entertainment, Overbrook Entertainment.
Running time:  112 mins.
Cast:  Dale Elliott (Akeem Sharp), David Alan Grier (Coach Miller), Lorraine Toussaint (Donna), Bryshere Y. Gray (Marcus Brick).

Story:   A Jamaican teen, burdened by an unstable father and an unruly older brother, hopes a meteoric rise in track-and-field can reunite him with his mother, who has lived illegally in the U.S. for over a decade.  Produced by: Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Richard Jefferson.  Source:  ABFF official site.

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Moma’s Spirit

Release Date:  5/15/18 (DVD)
Genre:  Horror
Rating:  NR
Director:  Robert L Parker, III
Studio(s):   RIPP Entertainment Films
Running time:  100 mins.

Cast:  Michelle Harleston, Everett Anderson, Briana Bryan, Robert L. Parker, IV

Story:   Ms. Brenda tries to keep Angel away from her talented son Cedric so he can have a future and decides to pay her to stay away. But all the while she still sneaks around to see Cedric. When Ms. Brenda dies of pneumonia, her spirit comes back later to haunt them after finding out they are together!  Source:  Maverick Entertainment.

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Stolen Virginity

Release Date:  5/1/18; DVD
(Original Release Date – 2016)
Genre:  Drama
Rating:  NR
Director:  Snoop Robinson
Studio(s):   Actual Illusions Entertainment
Running time:  104 mins.
Cast:  Snoop Robinson, Jason Ivey, Sophia Knolton, Nekima Horton

Story:   Life is all about give and take. At some point, we all have to choose a side. Travis was working his dream job, but his boss was a nightmare. When his back was against the wall, he chose to be a “Taker”.  This time he went too far… he stole a woman’s most prized possession.  Source:  Maverick Entertainment.

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