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First Look Featurette RESPECT Jennifer Hudson Becomes Aretha Franklin

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.    Discuss this with fellow SJF fans on Facebook . On Twitter, follow us at @SandwichJohnFilms Please Leave A Comment-

RESPECT Trailer Is Here Starring Jennifer Hudson As Aretha Franklin

Director Liesl Tommy makes her feature film debut with Respect . Tommy is the first Black woman ever nominated for a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play in 2016 for Eclipsed, and is an Associate Artist at the Berkeley Rep and an Artist Trustee with the Sundance Institute’s Board of Trustees.     With a story by Callie Khouri (Oscar® winner for Writing, Thelma & Louise) and Tracey Scott Wilson, and screenplay written by Tracey Scott Wilson. Wilson and Tommy have worked together creatively since the 2009 play The Good Negro written by Wilson, directed by Tommy at The Public Theatre. Wilson was a writer on FX’s The Americans which garnered her a Peabody Award as well as Emmy® and WGA Award nominations.222   Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.  Discuss this with fellow SJF fans o...

Jennifer Hudson Is Aretha Franklin In 'RESPECT' Teaser Trailer

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice. Discuss this with fellow SJF fans on Facebook . On Twitter, follow us at @SandwichJohnFilms Please Leave A Comment-

Enter For A Chance To Win Passes To See BURDEN In Phoenix

Enter For A Chance To Win Passes To See BURDEN On February 24th at 7:00 PM in Phoenix. BURDEN tells the incredible true story of Michael "Mike" Burden ( Garrett Hedlund ), an ardent young member of the South Carolina Ku Klux Klan who rose to the rank of Grand Dragon - and walked away from all of it with the help of a new love and an unlikely ally, the African American religious leader and social activist Reverend David Kennedy ( Forest Whitaker ). The film's cast additionally includes Tom Wilkinson, Andrea Riseborough, Tess Harper , and Crystal Fox . The film also stars Usher . CLICK HERE TO ENTER- In theaters February 28, 2020 (Limited release) / March 6, 2020 (Wide release) FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BurdenMovie TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BurdenMovie INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/BurdenMovie #BurdenMovie NO PURCHASE NECESSARY SEATING IS LIMITED, SO ARRIVE EARLY. PASS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SEAT AT THE SCREENING. This screening wi...

Enter For A Chance To Win Passes To See BURDEN In Dallas

Enter For A Chance To Win Passes To See BURDEN On February 24th at 7:00 PM in Dallas. BURDEN tells the incredible true story of Michael "Mike" Burden ( Garrett Hedlund ), an ardent young member of the South Carolina Ku Klux Klan who rose to the rank of Grand Dragon - and walked away from all of it with the help of a new love and an unlikely ally, the African American religious leader and social activist Reverend David Kennedy ( Forest Whitaker ). The film's cast additionally includes Tom Wilkinson, Andrea Riseborough, Tess Harper , and Crystal Fox . The film also stars Usher . CLI CK HERE TO ENTER- In theaters February 28, 2020 (Limited release) / March 6, 2020 (Wide release) FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BurdenMovie TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BurdenMovie INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/BurdenMovie #BurdenMovie NO PURCHASE NECESSARY SEATING IS LIMITED, SO ARRIVE EARLY. PASS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SEAT AT THE SCREENING. This screening wi...

First Look At Jennifer Hudson As Aretha Franklin In 'RESPECT'

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice In theaters October 9, 2020 Discuss this with fellow SJF fans on Facebook . On Twitter, follow us at @SandwichJohnFilms Please Leave A Comment-

CITY OF LIES Poster Starring Johnny Depp

Based on the true story of one of the most notorious and unsolved cases in recent time, CITY OF LIES is a provocative thriller revealing a never-before-seen look at the infamous murder of The Notorious B.I.G. shortly following the death of Tupac. L.A.P.D. detective Russell Poole ( Johnny Depp ) has spent years trying to solve his biggest case, but after two decades, the investigation remains open. "Jack" Jackson ( Forest Whitaker ), a reporter desperate to save his reputation and career, is determined to find out why. In search of the truth, the two team up and unravel a growing web of institutional corruption and lies. Relentless in their hunt, these two determined men threaten to uncover the conspiracy and crack the foundation of the L.A.P.D. and an entire city. Discuss this with fellow SJF fans on Facebook . On Twitter, follow us at @SandwichJohnFilms Please Leave A Comment-

#CityOfLies Trailer Starring Forest Whitaker & Johnny Depp

Based on the true story of one of the most notorious and unsolved cases in recent time, CITY OF LIES is a provocative thriller revealing a never-before-seen look at the infamous murder of The Notorious B.I.G. shortly following the death of Tupac. L.A.P.D. detective Russell Poole ( Johnny Depp) has spent years trying to solve his biggest case, but after two decades, the investigation remains open. "Jack" Jackson ( Forest Whitaker ), a reporter desperate to save his reputation and career, is determined to find out why. In search of the truth, the two team up and unravel a growing web of institutional corruption and lies. Relentless in their hunt, these two determined men threaten to uncover the conspiracy and crack the foundation of the L.A.P.D. and an entire city. Discuss this with fellow SJF fans on Facebook . On Twitter, follow us at @SandwichJohnFilms Please Leave A Comment-

#BlackPanther Bonus Feature 'THE WOMEN OF WAKANDA'

Check out a conversation with the cast and crew about the women of Wakanda, which is the subject of one of the exclusive bonus features: The Warriors Within. THE WOMEN OF WAKANDA The in-home release of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther is packed with bonus material including deleted scenes, outtakes and never-before-seen featurettes. The highly-celebrated story of a young African prince named T’Challa (played by Chadwick Boseman) has thrilled and inspired generations of moviegoers around the world, and dominated box office charts. Thankfully, the exhilarating adventure will be available Digitally in HD, 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere on May 8 and on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On-Demand on May 15. To celebrate the in-home launch of the mighty Marvel movie, we chat to the cast and crew about the women of Wakanda, which is the subject of one of the exclusive bonus features: The Warriors Within. Look no further if you want to get to know Wakanda’s wome...

#BlackPanther Premiere Photos

Last night in Los Angeles, stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker and Andy Serkis were joined by writer/director Ryan Coogler and producer Kevin Feige for a walk down the red carpet where they greeted enthusiastic fans at the world premiere of Marvel Studios’ “ Black Panther .” They were joined by special guests Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Janelle Monáe, Donald Glover, Issa Rae, Lena Waithe, Jamie Foxx, Usher, Tessa Thompson, Kumail Nanjiani, Yara Shahidi, David Oyelowo, Elizabeth Banks and George Lucas. “Black Panther” opens in U.S. theaters on February 16. Discuss this with fellow SJF fans on Facebook . On Twitter, follow us at @SandwichJohnFilms Please Leave A Comment-

New TV Spot For #BlackPanther

A king will rise. Watch this brand new TV spot and see Marvel Studios' " Black Panther " in theaters February 16! “ Black Panther ” stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke , with Angela Bassett , with Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis . The film is directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Nate Moore, Jeffrey Chernov and Stan Lee serving as executive producers. Ryan Coogler & Joe Robert Cole wrote the screenplay. Discuss this with fellow SJF fans on Facebook . On Twitter, follow us at @SandwichJohnFilms Please Leave A Comment-

Japanese Trailer For Black Panther

Marvel Studios’ “ Black Panther ” follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life. “Black Panther” stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke , with Angela Bassett , with Forest Whitaker , and Andy Serkis . The film is directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Nate Moore, Jeffrey Chernov and Stan Lee se...

#BlackPanther Character Posters

Marvel Studios’ “ Black Panther ” follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life. “ Black Panther ” stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke , with Angela Bassett , with Forest Whitaker , and Andy Serkis . The film is directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alons...