title. Jerico
release date. May 2018
territory. US DVD, Streaming, Worldwide
Synopsis
Jerico is the story of best friends who set out on a dangerous, but comedic journey that challenges the restrictions of a Jim Crow South to fulfill their dreams. It is set in Mississippi, primarily in 1964 on the morning of the signing of the civil rights act. Our stars, Jerico and Jarvis, are just trying to make it to work, but as you'll soon find out, that's a lot easier said than done.
Jerico stars the legendary Irma P. Hall, iconic Comedian George Wallace, JoMarie Payton from Family Matters, Gregg Daniel from HBO's True Blood and True Detective and Numa Perrier from Black and Sexy TV.
Awards
5 Best Films
Capital City Black Film Festival – Austin Texas - 2016
Long Beach Indie International Film Festival -
Long Beach Ca.- 2016
Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival – Cleveland ,Oh - 2016
Gary International Film Festival – Gary Indiana - 2016
Denton Black Film Festival – Denton, Texas - 2017
3 Audience Choice Awards
Macon Film Festival – Macon, Ga. - 2016
Riverside International Film Festival – Riverside, Ca -2016
Frame 4 Frame Film Festival - Arlington. Tx - 2017
2 Awards of Excellence
Canada International Film Festival - 2016
African American Arts Alliance of Chicago - 2016
2 Best Actors - Brandon Lewis
International Pan African Film Festival of Cannes, Fr - 2016
Women’s International Film Festival - Miami, Fl - 2016
1BestSupporting Actor - Willie Minor
International Pan African Film Festival of Cannes,
- Cannes, France
1 Best New Director - Seckeita Lewis
Women’s International Film Festival
Additional Screenings
Chicago Black Harvest Film Festival
Langston Hughes African American Film Festival, Seattle
Reviews
“cheeky revisionist humor that flips the darkness of that era into a bright, theatrical light” Leah Pickett, Chicago Reader
"“whip-smart surrealist satire” Karon Spearman, Austin Chronicle
“A perfect balance of satire and the poignancy and power of the struggle Blacks have endured in America.” That Lady Ray, Chicago Now
“seamlessly intertwines the social injustice with slapstick comedy thanks to clever writing and outstanding acting” Katie Jenkins, North Texas Daley
“must see hilarious and historic movie” Lumbie Mlambo, Equanimity Magazine