Kissed by the Devil

Very well written piece which is capped off by excellent acting! It will keep you on the edge of your seat to find out what really happened. After viewing the short film it will make you want to know more about the characters and their history. Surprisingly refreshing in these days to have a film like this that speaks deeply to the heart of man through trials and perseverance. Can't wait to see this on the big screen reaching to the masses and speaking up for those who do not have a voice. Mr. Brown has done a great job combining not only the great writing, but with excellent cinematography and great acting... No doubt this will be a film many will speak about for years to come!

I enjoyed the film especially the surprise at the end, the sacrifice that the father had to make for the child. Only wished the movie was longer so as to give the actors more screen time because I was enjoying them. The leading actress put her soul into the scenes especially the scene at the end when the father is about to get executed. I also really liked the camera work. Everything looked pristine and well done. I commend the director for his vision and the actors for their portrayal of his vision. I also commend everyone who had a hand in the project because these things are not easy to put together, kudos to you all.

It's refreshing to watch a movie and see characters that remind you, not only of the people you know, but when you can see parts of yourself in the characters and being able to relate to what is happening on the screen. M. Legend Brown is not a filmmaker that's out trying to make a name for himself through camera angles and stylized cutting, he is a filmmaker that comes from the heart and wants to share, visually his vision and experience, which he masterfully displayed in Kissed By The Devil, by allowing the story to take precedence, with an amazing cast that brought it to life.

This film not only entertains, but enlightens. This is definitely a film with a purpose and more films like this, is what this world needs.

At a time when genre-based ethnic films slouch between'unremarkable' and' unwatchable ,' the director M. Legend Brown delivers a short film of great promise. The name of the film is "'Kissed by the Devil" and I attended the premier at the most famous movie theater in Texas. Under the heading of full disclosure,I must reveal that I read the feature length screenplay for this film before seeing the short. So, I understood the intricate plot and rich characterizations. Despite knowing the story arc, I found this film an important work.

"Kissed by the Devil,'stunningly photographed by Michael Ciancio has an almost respiratory quality to it. The film invites you into a journey of a shared secret amongst a family-- a secret where many possess a uneven fragment, but no one can can grasp the whole.

Isn't it secrets and misguided cover-ups that bring most families to the brink of implosion, wreaking intergenerational havoc and unrepentant angst? That has certainly been true in most of the black families I've witnessed-- and, it's been a truth in my own.

Mr. Brown-- who also wrote the screenplay for 'Kissed by the Devil' -- crafts a story around the above premise, allowing it to unfold within a unique set of psychological and emotional boundaries. Oakland Davenport-Hill, played with understatement and texture by Khadijah Karriem, leaves one wanting more. In an especially powerful scene, she nearly coll apes under the weight of the secret, her concern for her ailing brother and the life path she has chosen.

What is most compelling about the film is Brown's commitment to eschew sentimentality. In a genre where filmmakers are tempted to quickly descend into cliché or persistent time worn stereotypes, "Kissed by the Devil' is warm and welcome in its artistic embrace. Kudos to Mr. Brown and his crew for this achievement.

Amazing - M. Legend you did great, each film keeps getting better and better. Marvelous story and a great cast to play it out. Loved the suspense, the honesty, the dynamics between the characters and the realness of the film. It kept me engaged the entire time. I definitely left wanting more. I really want to get to know about these characters, I want to feel for them a little more and really know what makes them tic and why, I want to understand more of their connection with one another - I know it can't all be done in less then 30 minutes so I am looking forward to the full length film. I am so glad you made it out to LA to have a your second premiere.

Keep on making great films!! Mariel Josette - Los Angeles