Reel Film Biz
Presented by the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), these invite-only events usher in Black History Month by shining a spotlight on the trailblazing achievements of these esteemed honorees.
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Directors: Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui
Writer: Peter Ettedgui
Co-writers: Ian Bonhôte, Otto Burnham
Cast: Christopher Reeve, Johnny Carson, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Richard Donner, Brooke Ellison, Gae Exton, Alexandra Reeve Givens, Whoopi Goldberg, Laurie Hawkins, John Houseman, Barbara Johnson
Run time: 1 hour 44 minutes
Rating: PG-13
Directors Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui’s documentary SUPERMAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVES STORY tells the story of actor Christopher Reeves, America’s very own Superman, his tragic horse accident that left him paralyzed and his commitment for the remainder of his life to helping people with disabilities. People featured in the documentary include , Johnny Carson, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Richard Donner, Brooke Ellison, Gae Exton, Alexandra Reeve Givens, Whoopi Goldberg, Laurie Hawkins, John Houseman, Barbara Johnson and more
Producer: Ian Bonhôte
Executive producer: Harnish Fergusson
Producers: Robert Ford, Lizzie Gillett
Music: Ilan Eshkeri
Cinematographer: Bryan Twz Brousseau
Editor: Otto Burnham
Director and creator: Naoko Yamada
Writer(s): Reiko Yoshida
Language: Japanese
Subtitle: English-United States
Run time: 1 hour 41 minutes
Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the 'colors' of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. Kimi, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all. Although she doesn’t play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and Rui, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town. As they practice at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections. Will they discover their true 'colors'?
Studios: STORY inc. and Science SARU
Producers: Eunyoung Choi, Yoshihiro Furusawa, Genki Kawamura, Wakana Okamura, Kohei Sakita
Music: Kensuke Ushio
Release: January 16, 2025
Director: William Goldenberg
Screenplay: Eric Champnella, Alex Harris, John Hindman
Based on Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion by Anthony Robles, Austin Murphy
Starring: Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Lopez, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Don Cheadle
Genre: Biographical sports drama film
Rating: PG--13
Run time: 2 hours 3 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
When Your Preparation is Met with Opportunities
William Goldenberg’s directorial debut UNSTOPPABLE is an inspirational and uplifting film that takes you on Anthony Robles’ journey (Jharrel Jerome), who was born with one leg and became a state high school and Arizona State wrestling champion, along with his mother, Judy Robles (Jennifer Lopez) who stood by his side as his biggest cheerleader, his step-father Rich Robles (Bobby Cannavale), and his high school coach Bobby Williams (Michael Peña) and Sean Charles (Don Cheadle) his college coach in his life.
UNSTOPPABLE is a good film that the entire family can enjoy
Anthony’s dedication and commitment to being prepared and becoming a state the wrestler really stood out when he went days ahead, of the coach and wrestling team, to the mountain trail to prepare and practice building up his endurance and strength.
Cinematographer Salvatore Totino’s placement of the camera directly in Anthony’s face enabling you to look closely into his eye, make you feel as though you are on the mat with him.
The screenplay by Eric Champnella, Alex Harris, John Hindman provides dialogue that is credible and compelling that keeps your interest throughout the film especially with his stepfather Rich as Anthony must contend with his mistreatment.
Editor Brett M. Reed’s scenes flow effortlessly between Anthony and his families from his childhood and collegiate life.
UNSTOPPABLE was filmed on location in his home state and town of Mesa, Arizona.
The musical score worked well the scenes adding to the suspense, drama and joys of Anthony’s life.
UNSTOPPLABLE is a must-see film that will motivate you to be prepared so that when an opportunity to pursue your life goal is before you, you are ready and up to the task.
Run time: 2 hours 3 minutes
Production Companies: Artists Equity, Nuyorican Productions
Distributer: Amazon MGM Studios
Producers: Anthony Robles, Gary Lewis, David Crockett, Andy Fraser, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
Cinematographer: Salvatore Totino
Editor: Brett M. Reed
Music: Alexandre Desplat
Director: William Goldenberg
Screenplay: Eric Champnella, Alex Harris, John Hindman
Based on Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion by Anthony Robles, Austin Murphy
Starring: Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Lopez, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Don Cheadle
Genre: Biographical sports drama film
Run time: 2 hours 3 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
‘UNSTOPPABLE’ tells the story of Arizona State University wrestler Anthony Robles and his amazing accomplishment, winning a national championship, in 2011, while competing with only one leg.
Production Companies: Artists Equity, Nuyorican Productions
Distributer: Amazon MGM Studios
Producers: Anthony Robles, Gary Lewis, David Crockett, Andy Fraser, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
Cinematographer: Salvatore Totino
Editor: Brett M. Reed
Music: Alexandre Desplat
Co-directors: Soraya Sélène, Billy Miossi
Starring: Matt Jones, Regina Jones
Run time; 1 hour 39 minutes
“Who in the Hell is Regina Jones?” tells the story of Regina and her journey in co-founding Soul Newspaper in the City of Angels, Los Angeles, CA and her impact on the world of publishing.
Executive Producer; Sam Pollard
Editor Nancy Novak
Co-editor; Alisa Selman
Production Co.: Weigel V
Music; Gil Taimi
Director: Paris Barclay
Writers: Paris Barclay, Cheo Hodari Coker
Starring: Billy Porter, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Suzanne De Passe, and more
Run time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Genre: Documentary
The life story of Billie Preston, a gifted artist who at the age of 15-year-old performed with Little Richard and his monumental contributions to the world of music.
Music: Robert Glasper, Derrick Hodge
Cinematographer: Carmen Delaney, Ernesto Lomeli
Editor Scott D. Hanson
Director: Irene Taylor
Producers: Stacy Lorts, Tom Mackay, Julie Begey Seureau, Irene Taylor
Starring: Celine Dion, René-Charles Angélil, Nelson Angélil, Eddy Angélil
Run time: 1 hour 43 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Directed by Academy Award nominee Irene Taylor, I AM: CELINE DION is a behind-the-scenes look at superstar Celine Dion as she deals with a life-altering illness. Her revelations and anguish become a testament to the power of music and deep resilience of the human spirit.
Producers: Stacy Lorts, Tom Mackay, Julie Begey Seureau, Irene Taylor
Starring: Celine Dion, René-Charles Angélil, Nelson Angélil, Eddy Angélil
Cinematographer: Nick Midwig
Editor: Richard Comeau. Christian Jensen
Music: Redi Hasa
Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Sony Music Entertainment, Les Productions Feeling, Vermilion Films
Distributor: Amazon Studios
Run Time: 1 hour 43 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Key West, FL- October 14, 2024 — The Key West Film Festival announced today the recipient of its 4th annual Golden Key Award for Emerging Talent.
The Golden Key for Emerging Talent, given to actors and directors whose work will be destined to grace our screens for years to come, will be presented to Delaney Buffett for her breakout role in front of the camera and deft direction behind it that can be seen in ADULT BEST FRIENDS. The film will screen as a Spotlight title at the festival.
Past recipients of the award include Kodi Smit-McPhee for his Oscar nominated performance in Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog, Elegance Bratton for his work behind the camera in The Inspection, and Thomasin McKenzie in her tour-de-force performance alongside Anne Hathaway in Eileen.
Delaney Buffett is a writer and director from Florida. Her directorial debut, The Spring, a short documentary about a mermaid amusement park, premiered at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival and won Best Documentary at the 2017 Toronto International Short Film Festival. She’s directed several other short documentaries, including Wallace, a film about a small town in Idaho where brothels were open and tolerated until 1991, which premiered at the 2019 Sun Valley Film Festival, 2020 Aspen Shorts Fest and 2019 Crested Butte Film Festival as well as Mooptopia, a short documentary that follows a young influencer who loses her fame overnight, which premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival. Her first narrative short, Pal, was an official selection at the 27th LA Comedy Festival. ADULT BEST FRIENDS is her feature debut as a director.
Michael Tuckman, Director of Programming of the Key West Film Festival, "We are elated to present this award to Delaney Buffett and especially pleased to shine the spotlight on another incredible artist to hail from Florida. We at KWFF are so proud to play a role in continuing to showcase and spotlight her brilliant directing, writing and acting that has been on display since the film first premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. We know she won’t be thought of as “emerging” for much longer as her star shines brighter every day.
Visit https://keywestff.com for full program information – which will be announced on October 16, along with a schedule of events.
ABOUT THE KEY WEST FILM FESTIVAL
Honoring creativity, diversity, sustainability and beauty, The Key West Film Festival is an annual celebration of film and filmmakers set to take place November 13-17, 2024.
A diverse, entertaining and artistically rigorous selection of films will be represented through a broad array of categories that offer opportunities for filmmakers, both aspiring and established, to commune and exchange ideas while showing their work to audiences in an historic and artistically vibrant tropical paradise.
For more information, visit our website: https://keywestff.com
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