Detroit: Not For Wimps

Detroit: Not For Wimps

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Directed by:	Leigh Richert
Written by:	Leigh Richert
Starring:	Idris Muhammad, Erica Clare, Ja-Son Washington
Country:	U S A
Created:	2006
Runtime:	16 min.
Member:	detroitnotforwimps
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Synopsis

It's the cold, late Fall in Detroit back in the late 70's. Mrs. Curtis, a single mom, tries her best, but her two kids are at each other's throats all day long. She pleads with Jimmy, the oldest, to try to be more grown up, but he hates the idea. He doesn't want to act as Clarence's big brother in any way, shape, or form. But it's not only rough at home for Jimmy. He can't catch a break as he and his two friends, Skidmark and Foozball, try to finally beat the neigborhood bullies in a game of after school football. And poor old kidnegardner Clarence. He wants Jimmy to quit playing so they get home before the streetlights come on. Why? Because, as all little kids know, when the streetlights come on...the monsters come out! So, will Jimmy finally decide to grow up and look after his little brother? Or will the monsters come out and get them instead?? Watch and find out!!!!!

Forms: Narrative Fiction, Short, Television
Genres: Family, Comedy, Children Live Action, Coming of Age , Independent, Urban, Period/Historical, Dramedy
Niches: African American, Black, Christian, Women, Student, Youth/Teen, Children

Screenings & Events

Starz First Look Student Film Festival
Film Festival
Denver, Colorado, U S A
April 2006

Black Film and Media Conference
Film Festival
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U S A
May 2006

Waterfront Fim Festival
Film Festival
Saugatuck, Michigan, U S A
June 2006

Planet Ant Film and Video Festival
Film Festival
Detroit, Michigan, U S A
June 2006

Bronx Independent Film Festival
Film Festival
New York, New York, U S A
July 2006

Nickel Independent Film and Video Festival
Film Festival
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
July 2006

Roxbury Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Top of the Rox
Boston, Massachusetts, U S A
July 2006

Rhode Island International Film Festival
Film Festival
Providence, Rhode Island, U S A
August 2006

Hell's Half Mile Film Festival
Film Festival
Bay City, Michigan, U S A
September 2006

Giggleshorts Film Festival
Film Festival
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
November 2006

Big Mini-DV Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Best Narrative Short
Brooklyn, New York, U S A
November 2006

Wild Rose Independent Film Festival
Film Festival
Des Moines, Iowa, U S A
October 2007

Muskegon Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Best of the Fest, Best College Film
Muskegon, Michigan, U S A
January 2008

East Lansing Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Best Student Film, Third Place
East Lansing, Michigan, U S A
March 2008

Fargo Film Festival
Film Festival
Fargo, North Dakota, U S A
March 2008

Washington D.C. Independent Film Festival
Film Festival
Washington D.C., U S A
March 2008

John Hopkins Film Festival
Film Festival
Baltimore, Maryland, U S A
April 2008

Athens International Film and Video Festival
Film Festival
Athens, Ohio, U S A
April 2008

Wisconsin Film Festival
Film Festival
Madison, Wisconsin, U S A
April 2008

Worldfest
Film Festival
Awards: Bronze Remi
Houston, Texas, U S A
April 2008

Cast & Crew

Production

Lawrence Carroll Jr. (Producer), Leigh Richert (Executive Producer, Producer, Director), Ludek Drizhal (Producer), Pamala Richert (Executive Producer), Rudy Wittman (Producer), Vulcan Deathgrip Productions (Executive Producer)

Writing

Leigh Richert (Writer)

Performance

Boo Boo the Rat (Supporting Actor), Brian Finley (Supporting Actor), Darius Dudley (Supporting Actor), Darnell Thompson (Supporting Actor), Duvall Thompson (Supporting Actor), Elia Martin (Supporting Actor), Erica Clare (Lead Actor), Ibrahim Muhammad (Supporting Actor), Idris Muhammad (Lead Actor), Ja-Son Washington (Lead Actor), LoniKaye Harkless (Supporting Actor), Rudy Wittman (Voice-Over)

Camera

"Big" John Jenkins (Sound Mixer), Bill Branch (2nd Unit Dir of Photography), Brian LaTaille (Additional Photography), Chuck "MacGuyver" Currie (Key Grip), Dave Creal (Grip), David Mun (Video Operator), John Middlekoop (Cinematographer/DP), Lawrence Cassel (Cableman), Lenci Ordaz (Dolly Grip), Matt Antell (Cinematographer/DP), Mike Dellatore (Camera Operator), Mike Smith (Gaffer), Ryan Finney (Assistant Camera), Ryan Eggold (Best Boy), Tom Gertsch (Boom Operator), Tony Allen (2nd Grip)

Art Department

Amie Kolb (Production Designer), Holly Lyttle (Assistant Art Director), Jennifer Green (Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects, Body Makeup, Hairstylist), Mandee Lipsman (Costume Designer)

Specialized

Leigh Richert (Special Effects)

Post Production

Brent Rodgers (Assitant Editor), Leigh Richert (Picture Editor, Sound Editor, Digital Effects), Paul Ottosson (Sound Editor)

Music

Ludek Drizhal (Original Music/Composer)

Representation

Leigh Richert (Publicist)

Academic

Allison Hirose (School Administrator), Tom Abrams (Academic Advisor)

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Clarence Afraid

Guys

Jimmy

Main Ruffian

Composer Ludek Drizhal and actor Boo Boo

Psychic Producer Rudy Wittman

Clarence Hit

1 Comments about Detroit: Not For Wimps

LudekDrizhal
Feb 18, 2008 12:32PM

The guy with the white rat on his head is NOT Ludek Drizhal, unless he underwent some serious plastic surgery! (which I would know about, trust me) If you have the need to see how Ludek Drizhal looks in real life, go to his website www.LudekDrizhal.com.

If you have a chance to catch the film in your part of the world, you should. It's quite charming.