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The blackfilm.com crew is proud to dedicate this issue to the world of Independent Film.
We diligently covered the 1999 Urbanworld Film Festival in order to present you with the indie
scoop on screenings, panels, parties and more. Enjoy!
Malcolm Jamal Warner plays Chris, a waiter desperately wanting to become
a bartender. The presence of Lauryn Hill's character, Leslie, is felt
throughout the entire movie. This drama touches on the subject of racial
tensions, substance abuse, homophobia and betrayal.
Hill Harper stars in a story of love depicting the great romances of a
young man's life.
From the beginning, Kim Fields' cameo appearance and Jay-Z’s "Hard Knock
Life" set the upbeat pace for this surprisingly wicked flick.
Drylongso was awarded Best Feature Length Film Urbanworld Film Festival 1999. Pica,
the film's hero, is armed with a Polaroid camera and determined to document an endangered
species - young Black men.
The Money Shot, one of those unique and quirky films, will be the buzz for its creative impact.
Samuel L. Jackson discusses the development of his acting career and
gives new actors advice on the system. He shares his thoughts on L.A. versus N.Y.
If you have not loaded a Bolex, cut on a Steinback, or written the final
FADE OUT, Urbanworld is also for you.
Pitching is basically telling someone your movie or project idea. Without enthusiasm, your screenplay pitch is doomed!
"Films and screenplays not chosen for the festival or as winners can
still have auspicious goals," says Stacy Spikes, the festival's
Executive Director and Founder, reminding those that did not win not to
be discouraged.
John Singleton discusses Shaft at Urbanworld and describes what the
movie will and will not be. During Urbanworld, Soul Food's Mel Jackson tells blackfilm.com that he
was discovered on a Chicago bus. Loving Jezebel's Kywn Bader gets digital after Urbanworld.
Video interview by Blair Smith. Malcolm Lee, the director of Universal Pictures' The Best Man talks to
blackfilm.com following the advance screening of his first studio
released film.
Bill Cosby's response to Tavis Smiley of "BET Tonight "regarding the
lack of minorities on television. How many of you remember Sam in School Daze? How about White Sands?
How about Patriot Games? Check the brother's resume.
Is he a player or what?
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