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Harry Davis on JOY ROAD and the State of African-American Independent Film

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Channel: Reelblack One · 2011 · Entertainment

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Writer/Director HARRY DAVIS shares some real talk about the financing and distribution of Black Independent film in this exclusive clip.  Joy Road opens in 11 cities nationwide on October 21, 2011.

On Saturday 10/22, Reelblack will support the national theatrical release of JOY ROAD by encouraging its members to attend the 1pm (approx) matinee at the UA Riverview, Columbus Blvd and Reed Streets in Philadelphia, PA.  Afterward, writer/director HARRY DAVIS and Associate Producer YVETTE GANIER will meet us at Warmdaddys for a special Q&A/ Film Production and Distribution Seminar from 2:45pm-5pm. Mr. Davis will share experiences from his 7 year odyssey to see JOY ROAD hit the big screen.

In JOY ROAD, Public Defender Tony Smalls has to defend his sister's boyfriend, the reputed leader of the notorious MVP gang in Detroit.The trial becomes a battleground to determine who really controls the fate of the young black men...
Awards  
A Sundance Film Festival Selection
Nominated for the IFP's Gordon Parks Director's Award
Finalist - Saatchi & Saatchi Nothing is Impossible Award
Winner - Hamptons Black International Film Festival
Winner - Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival
Starring  
Wood Harris, Obba Babatunde, Roger Smith, Nbushe' Write and introducing Detroit rapper, Trick Trick
http://www.joyroadmovie.com/

These events are "Dutch Treat."   Each guest will be responsible for the cost of their movie tickets and meals.  For The JOY ROAD seminar, we will "pass the hat" and make a small collection in honor of our guest, who is coming down from New York.  RSVP at www.meetup.com/reelblack

Presented in association with The Greater Philadelphia Film Office, Scribe Video Center, Art Sanctuary and The Philadelphia Independent Film and Video Association.

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