Riding a wave of buzz after winning several Best Feature prizes at festivals across the country, Mississippi Damned premiered this week to a sold-out crowd in Los Angeles. The film is the work of my friend and colleague Tina Mabry, whose stunning directorial debut concerns escaping the cycles of poverty, abuse, and addiction. Shot in just 22 days and featuring two different period pieces, the film boasts across the board excellent performances, devastating and realistic drama, and a patient, assured directorial hand. The large ensemble cast is extremely talented, but Chasity Kershal Hammitte stands out in her honest and affecting portrayal of Leigh. Boldly dramatic but never melodramatic, Mississippi Damned is as real as cinema gets.
You can watch the trailer here: http://www.mississippidamned.com/
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