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BLACK HISTORY MONTH RAFFLE

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Juli Johnson Piller

Celebrate Black History Month with the GCFC and get your raffle tickets for a chance to win this prize pack!


All proceeds from this raffle will fund scholarships for the GCFC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) workshop program that sponsors people from underrepresented groups to attend our workforce events and online training. Raffle tickets are: 1 for $10 5 for $45 12 for $94 GET TICKETS The winner will be announced on Friday, April 1st, 2022. For questions, please contact Development Coordinator Juli Johnson Piller at jjohnson@clevelandfilm.com.
PRIZE PACKAGE INCLUDES SWAG FROM THESE FILMS: [caption id="attachment_10564" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo and Letter: Venus & Serena Williams with Cast[/caption] KING RICHARD (2021) Oscar® Winner Best Actor - Will Smith Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, starring Will SmithAunjanue EllisJon Bernthal A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard Williams. Now in theaters and streaming on HBO Max   [caption id="attachment_10565" align="alignright" width="300"] Flask & Shot Glasses, Bandana, Trading Cards, Hardcover Script[/caption] THE HARDER THEY FALL (2021) Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer - Jeymes Samuel   Directed by Jeymes Samuel, starring Jonathan MajorsZazie BeetzRJ Cyler When an outlaw discovers his enemy is being released from prison, he reunites his gang to seek revenge. Watch on Netflix   [caption id="attachment_10566" align="alignright" width="256"] Making of...Hardcover Book, Hardcover Script[/caption] PASSING (2021) Nominated for 4 BAFTA Awards Outstanding British Film of the Year Best Leading Actress Best Supporting Actress Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer - Rebecca Hall Directed by Rebecca Hall,  starring Tessa ThompsonRuth NeggaAndré Holland "Passing" follows the unexpected reunion of two high school friends, whose renewed acquaintance ignites a mutual obsession that threatens both of their carefully constructed realities. Watch on Netflix   [caption id="attachment_10567" align="alignright" width="300"] Candle[/caption] RESPECT (2021) Nominated for 1 Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role - Jennifer Hudson Directed by Liesl Tommy, starring Jennifer HudsonForest WhitakerMarlon Wayans 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. Rent on Amazon Prime   [caption id="attachment_10568" align="alignright" width="269"] Softcover Script, Original Movie Soundtrack[/caption] HARRIET (2019) Nominated for 2 Oscars® Best Actress - Cynthia Erivo Best Original Song - "Stand Up" Directed by Kasi Lemmons, starring Cynthia ErivoJanelle MonáeLeslie Odom Jr. The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. Rent on Amazon PrimeWatch on Peacock     [caption id="attachment_10569" align="alignright" width="229"] Making of... Hardcover Book[/caption] THE BLACK GODFATHER (2019) Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy® Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics - "Letter to My Godfather" Directed by Reginald Hudlin, starring Clarence AvantHank AaronGwen Adolph This documentary follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics. Watch on Netflix