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Film Production

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In February 1992, I wrote and co-produced a drama, "Dumped On," about a thrill-seeking woman who is attracted to a “normal guy” after her player boyfriend dumps her, for Capital Cities/ABC that aired on its Philadelphia affiliate, WPVI. Co-wrote a song for the soundtrack, “Fool of My Love,” with Monnette Sudler –Honesty.

 

In 1996 I wrote and produced the short film, "People Like Me," featuring Elizabeth Banks, that challenges the myth of racial purity in vignettes that illustrate society’s preoccupation with skin color and stereotypes that has been used for diversity training.

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I wrote and produced a series of 8 short films 

that focuses on moral and Christian-based subject matter including abortion, abstinence before marriage, interracial relationships, proper teen male/female relationships, purity in dating, racism, biblical manhood, and the power of prayer.   

 

Descriptions of films in the series:

 

THE ONLY DADDY I’VE KNOWN

 

Shonda, a saved young woman in her late twenties becomes pregnant by her worldly boyfriend, Ty, in his early thirties, who lacks self-confidence and is unsure about his ability to be a good father. Ty pressures her to abort the child. Her refusal is leading to a gut-wrenching breakup until her Christian friend, Faye, and Ty’s Christian brother, Ray, intercede, motivating Ty to repent and seek the Lord for direction.

 

Possible discussion topics: Abortion, fornication, repentance, unequally yoked relationships, the power of prayer, witnessing.

 

 

A HOLY KISS?

 

After three years in a celibate relationship, a couple of twenty year olds, Lisa and Brad, are tempted to give in to their physical desires while watching a titillating TV show one night.  During a spirited conversation about purity in Christian courtship they acknowledge the importance and the benefits of being sexually pure until marriage and rededicate themselves to the vow of celibacy they made to each other, their parents and to the Lord.

 

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Possible discussion topics: Celibacy, fornication, adultery, provocative entertainment, purity in dating, sex within marriage.

 

 

 

ARE WE NEIGHBORS?

 

A church whose members are predominately white and is located in an urban area where the population has abruptly become minority is challenged by the pastor’s eighteen year old daughter, Jessica, a former run-a-way who is now on fire for the Lord, advocating youth evangelism in the neighborhood. The elders, including the pastor, who are contemplating moving the church to a remote suburb is against the idea until a dramatic confrontation between the youth pastor and neighborhood youth illustrates how much the church is needed right where it is. 

 

Possible discussion topics: Multi-cultural fellowship, youth evangelism, urban ministry, reconciliation ministry, respecting elders, Christian parenting, church leadership, church outreach, church growth.

 

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL

 

A short animated film that challenges the societal views of beauty with a spirited conversation between a self-assured young girl and a sarcastic and cynical TV with a narrow vision of what true beauty is.

 

 

A PRODIGAL FATHER

 

After the death of his mother, Darryl, a grieving nineteen year old has a surprise visit from his father, Lloyd, who hasn’t seen Darryl in fifteen years.  After an emotional and revealing exchange about how their painful years apart affected them, they realize that in order to fully understand themselves they need to get to know each other.  They agree that they can’t change the past but shouldn’t pass up the chance to work on their future together as family.

 

Possible discussion topics: Single-parenting, women raising male children, divorce, fatherless children in urban America, forgiveness, masculine love.

 

 

JUST TALKIN’

 

A crude and pesky eighteen year old, Butch, who thinks of himself as a “player” attempts three times to “pick up” young ladies by pestering them on a city street corner one Saturday afternoon.  Butch is rebuffed by all three but his buddy, Steve, wins the favor of one of the young ladies, Keysha, when he approaches her like a gentleman and treats her with respect and kindness. 

 

Possible discussion topics: Teen dating, male/female relationships, respect, courtesy.

 

 

GROWING UP

 

In a racially diverse high school, Kwame, one of the smartest African American seniors, with a geeky reputation, asks the most popular and attractive African American girl, Nia, to the annual spring dance.  Nia humiliates Kwame, rudely turning him down in front of her popular crew and his friends.  When Cheryl, a popular white girl consoles Kwame and plans to go to the dance with him, a conflict based on race, and popularity ensues before there’s a resolution, when to Nia’s chagrin, her best friend, Tonya, agrees to double-date with Kwame, Cheryl, and Kwame’s best friend, Nelson, challenging the popular crowd to examine its priorities and social prejudices.

 

Possible discussion topics: Peer pressure, popularity, self esteem, elitism, diversity, interracial dating, multi-cultural friendships, prejudice, racism.

 

 

I also wrote, directed and produced “What God has Purposed, 1 and 2” – short film about a young Chinese American woman who converts from Buddhism to Christianity and falls in love with an African American minister who led her to Christ and faces the wrath of her controlling father.

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DVDs of the series are available:

http://mkbfilm.com/preview-and-purchase-our-films.html

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Stream films at: mkbproductions.pivotshare.com

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