Noel Braham’s debut feature film, Angel City, has added a star-studded cast to its lineup. The film stars Bria Samone Henderson, Stakiah Lynn Washington, Tonya Pinkins, and Kim Estes.
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Angel City follows Ace, an optimistic rideshare driver in Los Angeles with dreams of becoming a star. As he struggles to make ends meet, he’s suddenly evicted from a hostel, putting his determination to the ultimate test.
The film is an adaptation of Braham’s Emmy-nominated short film, Watchtower, which was inspired by a production assistant who was living in a tent encampment while working to become an actor.
Braham hopes that Angel City will shed light on the overlooked corners of society and offer a voice to those who are often neglected. The film will focus on the homeless community, a community that has been stigmatized, stereotyped, and neglected for far too long, and is close to Braham’s heart and experience. He hopes the film will be a reminder that every person has a story worth telling, that every life is worth living, and that every dream is ultimately worth the sacrifice it takes to fulfill it.
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Braham, who is also the head of LA’s Micheaux Film Festival, wrote the screenplay and will direct the film, with Courtney L. Branch producing and Mario Contini serving as the director of photography. Sherri Martin, Dale Martin, Hadassah McGrew, and Michael Knapp are serving as executive producers. Principal photography is scheduled to begin in Los Angeles in April.