New Theatrical Distribution Company Aimed at Urban Filmgoers

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Matthew 7:1 is one of the most quoted scriptures in the Bible these days. Even people who do not subscribe to the teachings of the Bible will quickly whip out that passage of scripture and use it as a speed pass to cancel out any criticisms regarding their moral failings. The very Bible that most people today try to dismiss as "out of date", not relative for today, or not to be taken literally is the same Bible these individuals use to deflect criticism of their behavior. Now let's read versus 1 and 2. "Do not judge, or you too will be ...

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Here we go again with another social experiment

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LA the hard way

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Why the rush to make Michael Jackson a “Christian”

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LOS ANGELES — Entrepreneurs Nia Hill, D’Angela Steed and Duane Martin, with investors Will Smith and Tisha Campbell-Martin, today announced the formation of The Momentum Experience, a new theatrical distribution entity. The company, co-founded by Hill and Steed, will employ an alternative model of film exhibition designed to reach urban consumers in non-traditional theatrical venues. Momentum will screen quality, commercially viable films starring people of color in venues outside of the movie multiplex, including playhouses and concert halls. Blair Underwood has accepted appointment as chair of the advisory board.

The Momentum Experience will launch on July 20, 2005 at the legendary Fox Theater in Atlanta with additional dates in Washington DC, Baltimore and Detroit to follow through early August. The company’s first release is THE SEAT FILLER, a romantic comedy starring Kelly Rowland (Destiny’s Child), Shemar Moore (Diary of a Mad Black Woman) and Duane Martin (All Of Us). The film is directed by Nick Castle, written by Mark Brown, Martin and Tisha Campbell-Martin and produced by Hill, Steed and Martin. (more…)

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Posted by Duane On July - 20 - 2005

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Ashley Says:
August 17th, 2005 at 8:39 pm
Do you know anything about an auditon at the Fox Theater in Detroit
Duane Says:
August 17th, 2005 at 9:01 pm
Two things:

Check out CastingAudition.com

and

Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward, Detroit. 313-983-6611
Trey Says:
September 10th, 2005 at 9:43 am
Does anyone know how to get in contact with the company? I so let me know