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  • KINYARWANDA DVD on sale Now!!! 2hours of Bonus Materials

    Posted on Jun 18.12 to Press | 1 Comment »  

    Download it! Buy it! Own it TODAY!

    http://www.amazon.com/Kinyarwanda-Cassandra-Freeman/dp/B007FMCEOG

    http://www.shop.breakingglasspictures.com/Kinyarwanda-BGP317.htm

    Also available on Itunes, Xfinity, Fios, Comcast, Time Warner.

    http://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/kinyarwanda/id517842228

    P.S. If you steal it, download a free version or buy a bootleg DVD you hurt the filmmakers. BUT if you don’t care about hurting us and you actually like the movie support us by buying the real deal, encourage others to buy or download the real deal. Thank you!

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  • Filmmaker Magazine’s “25 New Faces of Independent Film”

    Posted on Jul 21.11 to Directing, Press | 1 Comment »  

    25 New Faces of Independent Film

    Photo by Richard Koek   www.richardkoek.com

    I was honored to be mentioned Filmmaker Magazine’s “25 New Faces of Independent Film.” Take a peek.  And check out the full page photo & article in FILMMAKER MAGAZINE.  (On select news stands.)

    Peace

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  • KINYARWANDA IN THEATERS FALL 2011 via AFFRM

    Posted on Jul 04.11 to Teaching | 3 Comments »  

    SEE KINYARWANDA IN THEATERS!!!

    July 4th, our Film Independence Day,  AFFRM, The African American Film Releasing Movement announced KINYARWANDA as it second selection.  We are proud, humbled and honored.

    Watch the announcement here:

    AFFRM ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO

    Spread the word and learn more about the movement!

    http://www.affrm.com/

    www.kinyarwandamovie.com

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  • Midnight in Paris

    Posted on Jun 17.11 to Directing | No Comments »  

    Beautiful journey.  I wouldn’t call myself a Woody Allen fan per se but I am now…or at least I am a fan of this simple, eloquent, fun, and intelligent film.  I have my critique but we can talk about that when I see you next…Check it out.  Midnight in Paris

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  • “Somebody to Love” selected for Tribeca All Access

    Posted on Apr 12.11 to Directing, Writing | No Comments »  

    SOMEBODY TO LOVE is one of 12 films chosen to participate in the Tribeca All Access Program 2011.  To learn more click the link for article:

    http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/tribeca-all-access-program-selects-12-projects-grants-mentoring-25583

    http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org

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  • KINYARWANDA wins Audience Award at SUNDANCE in World Dramatic Competition

    Posted on Feb 02.11 to Directing, Film Festivals, Screenings | 1 Comment »  

    Check out the official Sundance page:

    http://www.sundance.org/festival/

    http://www.sundance.org/festival/article/2011-competition-film-announcement/

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  • KINYARWANDA Sundance Preparations

    Posted on Dec 16.10 to Film Festivals, Press, Screenings | No Comments »  

    Jon Reiss spits knowledge on Major & Minor Festival Prep.  A must read for indie filmmakers.  Notice his mention of KINYWANDA.  Join us on Facebook & become a part of our distribution plan.

    http://jonreiss.com/blog/2010/12/14/lessons-from-the-lab-advice-to-films-heading-for-their-festival-premiere/

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  • From “Plainfield to Sundance” KINYARWANDA will premiere at the 2011 SUNDANCE Film Festival

    Posted on Dec 01.10 to Directing, Film Festivals, Screenings | No Comments »  

    Honored, humbled, and proud of our entire cast and crew, as well as all those who have supported along the way.  Thanks mom!

    Read the official announcement:

    http://www.sundance.org/festival/article/2011-competition-film-announcement/

    Click here for the:  Courier News Article

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  • My New Favorite Movie!

    Posted on Nov 03.10 to Directing, Life, Teaching | 1 Comment »  

    To understand the very nature of media and politics in the United States one does not have to look much further than Elia Kazan’s A FACE IN THE CROWD.  I recently watched it after much time ‘planning too’ and was blown away by Kazan’s direction, the cinematography (camera placement to be precise), the performances of all the actor’s particularly the work of Patricia Neal, and the writing of Bud Schulberg.  The film also stars Andy Griffith and Anthony Franciosa.

    I knew the concept but still went into this one pretty blind and so should you.  The trailer and synopsis, in my opinion, give to much of the film away.   However, it is still a worthwhile journey.   See this prophetic film to understand the presidency of George W. Bush, the fame and success of Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, Snooki and to a greater extent the way politics, business, media and entertainment have become entangled.

    The political context of the film is a part of the reason Schulberg & Kazan put so much into this one.  Like much of Kazan’s more intense work, it was produced after they were swept up in the anti-communist movement led by Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House of Un-American Activities Committee investigations.  That is an aspect of Kazan and Shulberg’s journey worth looking further into.  Art born out of the true complexities of life is always far more interesting.  A FACE IN THE CROWD is one piece of such art that should not be overlooked.  In fact, it should be required.

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  • Keynote Speaker for Plainfield’s Promise

    Posted on Oct 28.10 to Life, Press, Teaching | No Comments »  

    Film director & Plainfield native Alrick Brown will be the keynote speaker for Plainfield’s Promise. Alrick will speak on defining success & show highlights of his upcoming movie. Please contact me if interested in attending and let’s show our kids we care and will help protect, provide and prepare them. October 30, 11……-2 pm at Washington school in Plainfield, New Jersey.

    Contact: Lucy Sanchez @ youthexposure@gmail.com www.youthexposure.org

    A 2010 Plainfield Police Athletic League Youth Exposure Event

    Co-sponsored by Omega Psi Phi – Omicron Chi Chapter, Wazito Freestyle, Tiaras Crowns & Mother to Son

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