We often lament the lack of novels by black authors attracting film producer interest - especially in Hollywood. So it's always wonderful to learn about initiatives like this one. Just how fantabulous is this? Courtesy of an email I just received from Bridgett Davis, professor at New York's Baruch College, and filmmaker as well (see Naked Acts, 1996)... I'll just give you the news for now, and we'll return later for a much more comprehensive look at this: Professor Ayoka Chenzira Partners with Pearl Cleage to Produce New Film Project New York Times best-selling author Pearl Cleage... has teamed up with award-winning filmmaker Ayoka Chenzira, Ph.D.,...
- 8/20/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
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