The Sleeping Negro
Confronted with a series of racially charged incidents, a young black man must overcome rage, alienation, and hopelessness in order to find his own humanity. Premiering at Slamdance 2021.
Our Role: Executive Producer
Director: Skinner Myers
Writer: Skinner Myers
Executive Producers: Skinner Myers, John Campbell, Peter Gaudry,
Matt Palmieri
5150
5150 is a story ripped from the headlines, about the power of modern celebrity in our culture and the complexities of race in America. Jovan Adepo (Fences, Watchmen) stars as Celeb - a world famous entertainer who is confined to an institution after a mental breakdown. Co-written and directed by Denzel Whitaker (Black Panther, The Great Debaters) and executive produced by David Oyelowo (Selma), the film is a proof of concept for a limited series.
Our Role: Co-Producer
Director: Denzel Whitaker
Co-Writers: Denzel Whitaker, John Trefry
Co/Executive Producers: David Oyelowo, James Cole Jr., Ramfis Myrthil, John Campbell, Michelle Duckett Hedgebeth, Crystal Jackson, Dale Levell Whitaker, Younalanda Whitaker