5 Days in The A is a feature length, independent film, set in Atlanta, GA, shot by Atlanta Dream Team Productions. Elementary school student Zarad Williams guides you through five days in the life of his family and neighborhood, the infamous Bluff section of Atlantas Bankhead area. Zarad is enamored with his older brother Jamal Williams who sets an example as a star athlete, gifted student, devoted boyfriend, involved family member and social activist. However not everyone agrees with Zarad, especially Jamals nemesis Brayden. Drama ensues as Braydens jealousy grows while Jamal and his friends prepare for their High School graduation, end of the year parties and college ambitions that will get them out of the Bluff and headed into brighter futures. This film was made with both a cast and crew who were willing to take extreme pay cuts, work long hours and take additional responsibilities for a film everyone believed in. The performances reflect that passion and the films quality, despite a marginal budget, were not compromised. This story of a young man who embodies the American Dream and those who will never know what the dream can be is a voice Atlanta has never had. Known as the Hollywood of the South, Atlanta is the new face of great filmmaking untouched by the Hollywood machine. 5 Days in the A reveals the souls of its characters and will have you laughing, crying and wondering whats next. The star studded cast includes; Warner Bros. Recording artist Diamond, BETs College Hill star Dennis Goodman, Arista Records recording artist and VH1 reality star Bone Crusher, D-Lo Entertainments Rasheeda maker of the radio smash hit Got That Good (my Bubble Gum), Young Jit formerly of successful rap group Cash Camp, Chris Hollyfield a.k.a. The Devil on BETs Hell Date and stand-up comic Clayton English of BETs Hell Date, TV1s Whos Got Jokes and Tyler Perrys House of Payne. Directed by Henderson Mr. 23 Maddox, this gentlemans vision goes far beyond his 23 years and he has created a directorial debut he can most certainly be proud of.
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