Black in Period Films

I am not sure how many of you readers out there are also writers, filmmakers, etc. However, I thought you all might want to read these scripts! The first script I ever read was to Bridesmaids (2011). Ever since then I have loved reading scripts. You learn so much about the movie and films in general when you read scripts. Here are the scripts for GET ON UP  the James Brown biopic and BELLE the Dido Elizabeth Belle biopic. Both scripts were found HERE . They have tons of other non-period film related scripts. ~enjoy~

I have been following Ava DuVernay since 'I Will Follow'. Her creative talents in the independent film sector have been very inspiring for me. When I found out that she would be directing Selma I was thrilled. I have so much confidence in her film making abilities. This morning I woke up to a photo on Twitter that reaffirmed my confidence in Ms. Ava. John Lewis is being played by Stephan James in the film. John Lewis was there in the midst of all of the action during that time. Looking at the photo and seeing how inthralled he is with the replica of the Brown chapel shows how much time, effort, and research was put into the film. Accuracy is a major factor in getting the correct feel and look with a period film. Even if the story is creative a lack of accuracy can throw me out of the story. (*whispers* Gang of Roses ) So, while I have not seen Selma yet I have faith in Ava Duvernay! I believe Selma will be an amazing film.

Photo Credit:  mccarter.org Esau Pritchett as Antony and Nicole Ari Parker as Cleopatra. This production will be directed by Emily Mann.

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I really enjoyed Mike Epps' performance as Satin in Sparkle! He surprised me because I had only seen him do comedy prior to Sparkle. I believe Mike Epps will give another great performance as Richard Pryor. I also believe he has the look. Something else of note: Epps has already played Pryor in Nina (the Nina Simone travesty biopic) I wonder if that played a role in his being cast in Lee Daniel's production. Either way I have confidence in Epps.

Actress Yaani King will be playing Kessie in Lifetime’s upcoming TV movie Deliverance Creek. Yaani is listed sixth on the film’s IMDb page. I feel like this may turn out to be another Hannah's Law .  Which means that while I am excited I am extremely reserved in my expectations. I want Kessiah to shine ... but doubt she will.  Oh yeah and Nicolas Spark is the writer. 

A new scripted series based on stories from the Underground Railroad. The series name will be "Underground" and is being produced by Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and Tribune Studios for an expected 2015 premiere.  This series was  created and written by Misha Green (" Sons Of Anarchy ," "Heroes") and Joe Pokaski ("Heroes," " CSI ") who also serve as Executive Producers, with writer Akiva Goldsman ("A Beautiful Mind," "I Am Legend"). What do yo think?What historical figures would you like to see come to life?  I'm excited for what this project could be. But there is a great possibility that things could be whitewashed or diluted. Fingers Crossed!!  ( SOURCE )