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Follow on Google News | Rel Dowdell In Conjunction With Philly First Ent Release Film “CHANGING THE GAME”Film Starring Veteran Actors Tony Todd & Irma P. Hall Lands Distribution Deal With AMC Theatres® and Barnholtz Entertainment
By: Darnell E. Clark The drama, shot in Philadelphia, stars veteran actors Tony Todd (Candyman, 24 & The Event); Irma P. Hall (Soul Food, The Lady Killers & Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil); and actor/rapper Kirk “Sticky Fingaz” Jones (Blade: The Series, Law & Order, NCIS: LA & The Shield) as principals in the movie. “Everyone involved with this highly ambitious landmark project truly expects it to accomplish some remarkable things. I want the film to truly personify its title. I want it to change the way African-American films and filmmakers are perceived. This is a diverse tale with diverse characters in a diverse world, which is what we live in today. Nikkole Denson-Randolph, AMC Independent, and Barnholtz Entertainment have opened an invaluable theatrical door at AMC Theatres for this film to shine and find its audience," stated Dowdell. “Changing The Game” is based on a searing and poignant drama about Darrell Barnes; a brilliant young African-American man who makes it from the slums of Philly to the posh and enviable life on Wall Street as one of its top players. However, Darrell soon realizes that the business brings on entirely different villains to contend with. Lethal obstacles such as internal racism coupled with shady international characters threaten to add him to the list of being a statistic of another African-American male dead before his prime. Darrell does have an edge to get him out of these virulent situations that no one knows, something almost mystical given to him from his slain childhood friend. Dowdell has been compared to Directors John Singleton and Spike Lee in the way that his film making blends urban storytelling and suspense to tackle relevant and universal social issues that are intimately intertwined with a powerful moral message. Dowdell, also wrote and directed the successful African-American themed film in 2005 for Sony Pictures, “Train Ride,” which grossed over $20 million in revenues and starred Wood Harris (of HBO’s acclaimed series “The Wire”), and female rap pioneer M.C. Lyte along with film icon Esther Rolle. “Changing The Game” has already seen success with the recent landing of a distribution deal with AMC Theatres®, the second-largest motion picture exhibitor in North America and Barnholtz Entertainment, a leading independent distributor. ”Our AMC Independent program is designed to showcase movies that feature diverse and impactful storytelling, which makes CHANGING THE GAME a perfect fit for this platform,” said Denson-Randolph, Vice President of alternative and special content at AMC. “Changing The Game” has been rated “R” by the Motion Picture Association of America for adult themes, language, violence, including some sexual references.” About Changing The Game “Changing the Game,” is a searing and poignant tale about a young African-American male who, with the spiritual guidance of his grandmother, rises above the ferocious and oppressive streets of North Philadelphia to being a shining star in the lucrative world of high finance at Wall Street's most prestigious firm. However, he soon finds that the white collar world is filled with crime and death just like the malignant environment he thought he left behind. His only chance of survival is to fully integrate a mysterious gift from a slain childhood friend fully into the fabric of his character. About Philly First Entertainment Philly First Entertainment (Philly First) is a premier entertainment company formed primarily to own, finance, acquire, produce, license and market quality African American/urban themed films and TV projects for exhibition in all primary and ancillary markets, including theatrical, home video, DVD, Blu-Ray, High Definition (HD) sales and rentals, on-demand viewing (both on-line and via the television), all forms of television sales, internet and mobile device delivery. REQUEST FOR ADVANCE INTERVIEWS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING BY May 7, 2012 MEDIA REGISTRATION Select event attendees will be available for one-on-one interviews. Interviews must be arranged prior to the event by calling or e-mailing Karen Isaac, 301-204-4163, karenonline4@ EXCELLENT PHOTO OPPORTUNITY! Official Website: http://www.philly1st.com # # # Public Relations, Media Marketing and Advertising Company that Specializes in developing comprehensive publicity campaigns, media coordination and media strategization. End
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