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Originally posted by Steeltrap
If an African American "independent" film with a mature, intelligent, subtly nuanced plot can generate good box office, the financing, while overall not being what it should be for films made by Caucasians, should open up a bit.
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You are so right, Steeltrap! There are many black writers and producers who are making excellent films, but because they include all of the elements that many posters have referred to in previous posts as desirable, they are not deemed commercial and therefore money for marketing/distribution is withheld. These films never get to the big screen so we, as the general public, are never given the opportunity to see them. While we cry, "there are no good/original black films," folks are diligently working on their good/original black films that may win awards, but will never see the inside of a mainstream theatre.
We, as black audiences, can support them in their efforts by boycotting films that we know are stereotypical and trite, and showing up in large numbers for films (like "Antoine Fisher," which did not earn the revenue that was expected) that we say we want.
Last Sunday, I was fortunate to discover an independent film by a writer/director/producer couple that lives in the LA area. It's a light romantic comedy called "all about you" (you can find it on sale at a few stores like Target and WalMart and at Amazon.com, but it never hit the big screen). Check it out and buy the movie! You will be pleasantly surprised.
Here is the couple's website:
http://www.faithfilmworks.com/
If the above link doesn't work, just cut and paste this URL:
http://www.faithfilmworks.com/
I would love it if you would post your thoughts on the film after you've seen it!