Exclusive: Janelle Monáe is set to star in an upcoming Lionsgate movie project from visionary activist filmmaking duo Gerard Bush + Christopher Renz. Details of the feature are being cloaked in secrecy, but it will rep Bush + Renz’s feature film writing and directing debut.
Bush + Renz are known for their deep creative layers, highlighting social issues as a hallmark of their innovative, edgy approach. They have worked on campaigns partnering with the Mlk Memorial Foundation and Amnesty International, as well as directing Jay-z’s politically charged music visual “Kill Jay-z,” garnering them significant praise. Their viral police brutality PSA produced by activist icon Harry Belafonte titled “Against the Wall” starring Michael B. Jordan, Danny Glover and Michael K. Williams solidified their voices, not only as important American artists but also celebrated visual activists in their field.
The film will be produced by QC Entertainment’s Ray Mansfield and Sean McKittrick.
Bush + Renz are known for their deep creative layers, highlighting social issues as a hallmark of their innovative, edgy approach. They have worked on campaigns partnering with the Mlk Memorial Foundation and Amnesty International, as well as directing Jay-z’s politically charged music visual “Kill Jay-z,” garnering them significant praise. Their viral police brutality PSA produced by activist icon Harry Belafonte titled “Against the Wall” starring Michael B. Jordan, Danny Glover and Michael K. Williams solidified their voices, not only as important American artists but also celebrated visual activists in their field.
The film will be produced by QC Entertainment’s Ray Mansfield and Sean McKittrick.
- 3/21/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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