A touching and character-driven independent film that tackles the difficulty of dealing with cancer is receiving plenty of buzz.
“” was distributed via a limited theatrical release by the African-American Film Festival Releasing Movement. It stars , , and , who collectively have appeared in film and on television. Richardson-Whitfield boasts film credits from “I Am Legend” with Will Smith and “Antwone Fisher” with Denzel Washington.
Produced in less than two weeks on a shoestring budget, “I Will Follow” is based on the real-life experiences of television and movie publicist and documentarian Ava DuVernay and her aunt Denise, who sadly passed away from .
Rated PG-13 with a run time of 83 minutes, the film centers on a single day of the main character Maye (played by Richardson-Whitfield), as she moves out of the home she shared with her late aunt. Maye interacts with the 12 visitors, who pass through on this important day of transition.
Praised by noted film critic , the movie has been featured on and in the . The film is expected to be released on DVD this summer, and producers are currently seeking video on demand opportunities.
The film includes the use of which were facilitated through Sylmar, California-based Studio Services, Inc.
By Alen Beljin