Prior to the screening of COLOR BOOK. there will be a FREE reception featuring Caribbean cuisine provided by Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine and live music performed by FeminAfrika. FREE with ticket.
USA / 2024 / 105 min / English / Drama
Following his wife’s recent passing, single father Lucky finds himself navigating the challenges of raising his son Mason, who has Down syndrome. Mason is an 11-year-old exuberant boy who enjoys drawing and watching baseball with his dad. Seeking solace, Lucky and Mason embark on a journey across Metro Atlanta to attend their first baseball game together. Throughout their day-long trip, they encounter Murphy’s Law. From car breakdowns to missed trains, the duo faces a series of obstacles that test their relationship with each other. Despite the setbacks, they persevere, determined to reach the game. Together, Lucky and Mason learn that healing does not await them at the mountaintop, but can be found with every step along the path. “Color Book” provides an intimate portrait of a father and son while exploring the experiences of raising a child with Down syndrome, highlighting the strength and resilience that emerge from their bond.
This is one of my favorite films of FLIFF39. Of special note, this is the debut performance of Jeremiah Alexander Daniels, who portrays Mason. So honored to have COLOR BOOK in our Official Program.
Director & Writer: David Fortune / Producers: Kiah Clingman, Kristen Uno, Autumn Bailey-Ford/ Cinematography: Nikolaus Summerer / Editor: Oriana Soddu / Composer: Dabney Morris / Production Designer: Jerrod Littlejohn, Mily Moreno / Costume Designer: Lisa Smedley-Calderon/ Hair and Makeup: Tiana Brown.
Cast: William Catlett, Jeremiah Alexander Daniels, Brandee Evans, Terri J. Vaughn, Kia Shine Coleman, Njema Williams, Adrian Jones, Ava Colvin, Deja Dee, Rhonda Johnson Dents, Sandra Jones, Rabiyah A. Karim-Kincey, Alonzo Jones, Candy McLellan, Rodney Perry, Lynne Ashe, and Romeo Romero/ Contact: colorbookfilm@gmail.com
DIRECTOR: A graduate of Morehouse College’s CTEMS program and Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television, David Fortune, has participated numerous directing fellowships such as the Village Roadshow Emerging Talent Program, Indeed/Hillman Grad’s Rising Voices Program, Film Independent Amplifier Fellowship, and ViacomCBS – ViewFinders Directors Program where he shadow-directed two episodes of Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why.” In addition, David participated in the Netflix Content Creator’s Program to direct his film, “Us” and premiered his short “Shoebox” at the Tribeca Film Festival. David was named the winner of the Tribeca – AT&T Untold Stories Program where he was awarded 1 million dollars to direct his first feature film, “Color Book”. As a writer and director, David’s creative vision centers on normalizing intimate narratives within inner-city communities and presenting an honest portrait of their lives.
DIRECTOR STATEMENT: COLOR BOOK delves into multifaceted topics, from Black masculinity to disabilities, but at its core, the film explores the intimate bond between a father and his son. Ultimately, COLOR BOOK is a heartfelt homage to communities often marginalized and whose stories remain untold. Through our film, we aspire to capture the essence of their lives in a nuanced narrative that deeply resonates with us all.
Contact: colorbookfilm@gmail.com
Special Guest: David Fortune
Sponsored by Philip & Jennifer Verde, Sunshine 411
