Born in the generational Los Angeles street culture a 19-year-old father seeks a better life in the midst of a turf war.
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Emonjay Brown is an American actor known for his work in both film and television. He has played key roles in projects like Nineteen Summers (2019) and Bompton Had a Dream (2020), where he portrayed lead characters. He has also appeared in recurring roles on TV shows such as Partners in Rhyme and Enemy of the People. Recently, Brown starred in the Lifetime thriller The Perfect In-Laws (2023), playing the character Sonny, and continues to expand his presence in the film industry with other projects like Latasha Harlins and Daisy Chain. He has received formal training at prestigious acting studios and has worked across different genres, including drama, horror, and thrillers.
TERRI ABNEY cast as Mildred's (Ruth Negga's) sister in Loving, can be seen on-screen in John Hillcoat's Triple 9 and Peter Billingsley's Term Life. Terri recently starred alongside Gary Carr and Ian McShane in Dan Pritzker's Film "Bolden" set in the 1906, based on the Jazz Musician Buddy Bolden, which premiered in theaters May of this year. A native of Washington, D.C., she studied acting at the prestigious Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Clark Atlanta University. Her professional acting roots are in stage work, having worked in theater on the East Coast. Ms. Abney's film debut came with her starring in Ryan Richmond's feature Money Matters, playing the title role of Monique "Money" Matters, alongside Aunjunue Ellis. She reteamed with the director on his telefilm Lyfe's Journey and, most recently, the feature Chasing Waterfalls. She appeared in the premiere episode of Oprah Winfrey's hit television drama GREENLEAF, directed by Clement Virgo, and recurred on the first season. Ms. Abney's other television credits include, Donald Glover's FX Show Atlanta, a guest-starring arc on Game of Silence, and BET HER's One Crazy Christmas. Terri's first feature film "Victoria" is in development, which she is inking with her writing partner Rashonda Joplin. Terri recently participated in a live stage reading for the New Normal Series, Broken Barriers. Where she directed a stellar cast, who read a short version adaptation of her feature project "Victoria" in front of industry professionals.
Kareem J. Grimes is an actor and editor.
Elise Neal was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 14, 1966. She graduated from OvertonHigh School for the Creative and Performing Arts in 1984, and attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Elise left college after two years and moved to New York City where she landed roles in musical theater and found herself traveling the world with various touring companies. Her experience in musical theater allowed her to easily transition into commercials, eventually bringing her to Los Angeles. Her film debut was a starring role in John Singleton's Rosewood. Other film credits include: Paid in Full, Money Talks, Mission to Mars and Restaurant. Neal has demonstrated her versatility in roles from Hustle and Flow to Scream 2. She has worked with such acclaimed directors/producers such as John Singleton, Brian De Palma, Steven Spielberg and Craig Brewer.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. William L. Johnson is an accomplished American actor and musician. William L. Johnson has held starring and prominent roles in many theatrically released projects. His performance as a lead in director Craig Ross' Blue Hill Avenue helped the movie garner top honors at the Acapulco and Black Hollywood Film Festival's. Some of his latest film projects include Motives 2, Mannsfield 12, Crossover, Doing Hard Time, Tears of a Clown, and Motives 1. Johnson's acting diversity has been displayed in several independent short films and features such as Move, Wanted: Soulful Energy Xchange with Gary Dourdan and Mari Morrow, director Tony Spires' Two Degrees starring Don "DC' Curry, and Nikita Blues from Foremost Entertainment. He also performed a scene-stealing role in Showtime's A Spider's Web with Stephen Baldwin and Carrie Weir. Equally important to Johnson is his passion to deliver conscious messages through his music via his stage persona "Brotha Bill". Brotha Bill's essence is a lyrical flow that sets him apart from other neo-soul artists. Those who have experienced his fusion of poetic verse and energetic R&B funk are sure to cherish the kinetic vibe in their own home. His CD contains uptempo songs as wells as succulent cuts that feed the desire for real, soulful music. His latest album entitled BrothaBill- Underground Funky Street Soul Brotha is currently available online through Napster, Itunes, CDBaby, as well as his website Brothabill.com . Upon relocating to Los Angeles in 1998 Johnson quickly gained a name for himself as a very talented and versatile actor starring in films that have won accolades at top film festivals. Claiming Gary, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois as hometowns, Johnson has steadily improved his craft in the Los Angeles entertainment scene for the past six years. His music career was spawned at an early age upon matriculation to Emerson Visual and Performing Arts High School. Soon after graduation he formed a group, Black to Black, which was nurtured by notable manager Jimmy Newton. In 1999, Johnson and prominent producer/engineer Booker T. Jones conceived BaldHeadDread, which garnered significant exposure when they scored the movie soundtrack for Ragdoll. Both projects were stepping stones to help him launch his solo venture. Description above from the Wikipedia article William L. Johnson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Acknowledged by Deadline, Indiewire, and Variety Magazines as best lead in short film Game, Norman Johnson Jr. is hailed one of the most exciting and talented actors upcoming. As a seasoned film industry veteran, at 27 years young, Norman continues to breakthrough. In 2018 , Norman filmed three short films and his first Lead introduction in The Last Summer with supporting cast K.J. Apa, Maia Mitchell, and Jacob Latimore. Recently Norman had drawn strong critical acclaim for his star in Game short produced by Weinstein Co directed by Jeannie Donohoe. Shaping his natural energy and ability to thrive in realms of drama, comedy, action, and romance, multiple publications named Norman as one of Tokyo Lift-Off's Best Live Action performers. Winning Bronze in Cannes Lions Festival Norman continues to impress with his wide range. With authentic roles like Tosin in the new hit show "Paradise City". Norman is also known for his role of Mason in Netflix Original "The Last Summer" (Nominated for 3 Teen Choice Awards).
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Duane Finley was born in 1979. He is an actor and producer, known for The Wood (1999), I Left My Heart in Colombia and Angie's Cure.
Carl is a native of Chicago, attended high school in Detroit (Osborn High) and received his degree from Michigan State University. Carl initially worked as a radio newscaster at WGPR (107.5) in Detroit before accepting a sales position with the Eastman Kodak Company in Detroit. Shortly thereafter, he accepted a position with the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Group as a District Manager which took him first to Grand Rapids, and then to Kalamazoo Michigan, where Carl was re-introduced to theatre at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. In 1985, Carl re-located to Los Angeles, where he became a notable fixture on the LA Theatre circuit. As an actor, Carl has appeared in over 2 dozen plays mesmerizing audiences with his trademark baritone voice and fearless character portrayals. He has appeared in "The River Niger", "Livin' Fat", "Bubblin' Brown Sugar", "Zooman & The Sign", "South Of Where We Live", "Jeffrey's Plan" & "The Ninth Wave". His theatre work paved the way for his numerous television & film roles in sitcoms such as "Freddie", "Barbershop", "Family Matters", "Martin", "The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air & "Roc as well as other appearances in "24", Michael Mann's, "Robbery Homicide Division", "Alias", "Cold Case", "Sleeper Cell", "Strong Medicine", "Hunter", "Mike Hammer", "Sherman Oaks" and features such as "Nothin' 2 Lose", "Chatroom", "Contact", "The Luau" , "Coach Carter", the Wes Craven's thriller, "Red Eye" , the upcoming prison drama, "The Mannsfield 12", directed by Craig Ross, Jr. & the romantic comedy, "Divine Intervention", directed by Van Elder. Carl has also appeared in numerous television commercials for IBM, GM, Burger King, Pepto Bismol, Bank One, Habitat For Humanity, Nicoderm, Saturn, Miller Beer & the hilarious "dropped call" campaign for Cingular. Through Carl's various experiences in film, television & theatre, he quickly forged his niche as a Producer with keen discernment for developing and discovering new screenplays by new and exciting writers. In collaboration with partner, Tony Winters, he produced the Pan African Audience Award winning feature "Retiring Tatiana". Carl's first outing as director is the poignant drama, "Section 8". Carl is the Ministry Director of the Faithful Central Bible Church Repertory Company, the drama team at Faithful Central Bible Church and also is Co-Creator and Program Director for the Bill Duke Media Foundation's Youth Media Camp. IMDb Mini Biography By: I-94 Entertainment
