feature film
Being Black Enough
Synopsis:
A Young Black Man, raised in a White neighborhood, ridiculed for not being “Black Enough” decides to go to the hood to hang out with his gangster cousin and discover what it really means to be “Black.” He eventually faces the harsh reality of gang violence, drugs and police confrontation. Also known as “How to Kill a Black Man”.
More About:
We made the film for $23,000. The film received two standing ovations with packed audiences of 300-400 people and won the audience award at Dances With Films.
We made the film for $23,000. The film received two standing ovations with packed audiences of 300-400 people and won the audience award at Dances With Films.
- Writer
- Devin Rice
- Director
- Devin Rice
- Producers
- Devin Rice, Jacqueline Rice
- Starring
- Devin Rice, Bruce A. Lemon, Jr., Marcus Ajose, Matthew-David Smith, Joshua Walker, Danielle Jaffey, Jacqueline Rice, D.J. Hale, Mark Ridley, Peter DiVito, Gina Jackson
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"The Next Spike Lee. The best film this year..."
"Imaginative, thoughtful...from the heart"
"Visceral, emotionally charged, raw..."
"Hints of Do The Right Thing, Clerks, Dope..."
"Like Boyz N The Hood"
"Calls out what it means to be Black in the United States... Like Boyz N The Hood. Pushes the envelope..."
"Really hits the emotions"
"Drama meets art in a gripping tale. SEE THIS FILM!"
"Funny, smart, whimsical, poignant."
"Funny, smart, whimsical, poignant. Scrubs meets Boyz N The Hood"
"One of those rare cinematic experiences."
"Love this film, has humor and drama all in one."
"Watched it twice in 2 days."
"GENIUS"
"This is winning an Oscar."
"Sooooo deep for some of us."
"No lie, best movie out if you pay attention to it."
"Brilliant!"
"Pertinent in modern America."
"So much action, heart and soul packed into one film."
