Exclusive: Utah-based distribution company Excel Entertainment has acquired the distribution rights to the faith-based feature, Jane & Emma and released a first-look trailer. The film touches on the Mormon Church’s early history of racially discriminatory practices. Directed by Chantelle Squires, it tells the story of two women, Emma Smith, the wife of Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism, and Jane Manning, one of the first black members.
For centuries, people of African descent were shunned from the Church as they were believed to have “the curse of Cain,” who, in the biblical account, was barred from the priesthood after murdering his brother Abel. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the end to that doctrine, which was heavily implemented by Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Danielle Deadwyler (The Haves And The Have Nots ) will star as Jane, while Emily Goss (The House On Pine Street...
For centuries, people of African descent were shunned from the Church as they were believed to have “the curse of Cain,” who, in the biblical account, was barred from the priesthood after murdering his brother Abel. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the end to that doctrine, which was heavily implemented by Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Danielle Deadwyler (The Haves And The Have Nots ) will star as Jane, while Emily Goss (The House On Pine Street...
- 8/17/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
The romance feature "Waiting for Forever", directed by James Keach, starring Rachel Bilson and Tom Sturridge, is now available on Blu-ray and DVD in Canada, from Anchor Bay :
"...in this story of childhood love that knows no bounds, 'Will' (Sturridge) the quirky street performer with a heart of pure gold, reunites with 'Emma' (Bilson), the young actress he never stopped loving since they were childhood sweethearts.
"But when Will gets caught up in Emma's complicated past, his innocence and all-consuming passion could cost him everything he's ever wanted..."
Cast also includes Nikki Blonsky, K.C. Clyde, Blythe Danner, Roz Ryan, Matthew Davis, Larry Filion, Nelson Franklin, Richard Gant, K. Danor Gerald, Frank Gerrish, Charles Halford, Richard Jenkins, Scott Mechlowicz, Borzin Mottaghian, Joseph D. Reis, Andrew Roach, John Ross, Michelle Sebekzes, David Taylor and Ace Olson.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Waiting for Forever"...
"...in this story of childhood love that knows no bounds, 'Will' (Sturridge) the quirky street performer with a heart of pure gold, reunites with 'Emma' (Bilson), the young actress he never stopped loving since they were childhood sweethearts.
"But when Will gets caught up in Emma's complicated past, his innocence and all-consuming passion could cost him everything he's ever wanted..."
Cast also includes Nikki Blonsky, K.C. Clyde, Blythe Danner, Roz Ryan, Matthew Davis, Larry Filion, Nelson Franklin, Richard Gant, K. Danor Gerald, Frank Gerrish, Charles Halford, Richard Jenkins, Scott Mechlowicz, Borzin Mottaghian, Joseph D. Reis, Andrew Roach, John Ross, Michelle Sebekzes, David Taylor and Ace Olson.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Waiting for Forever"...
- 8/19/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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