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I Will Follow

About the Film

Year Released:

2011

Running Time:

Documentary/Fiction:

Fiction

Synopsis:

Maye (Salli Richardson-Whitfield) is a success. Hot career. Hot boyfriend. But when her world is turned upside down by tragedy, she must struggle to keep her balance. I WILL FOLLOW chronicles a day in the life of a woman at a crossroads, and the twelve people who help her move forward into a brave, new world.

Poster Image:

Director

Film Director:

Ava Duvernay

Production Info

Reported or Estimated Budget:

50,000

Location:

Topanga Canyon, California

Categories About the Film

Genre:

drama

family

romance

Keywords:

family

rural life

Racial/Ethnic Affiliation:

African American

North American

Filmmaking Team

Writer's Name:

Ava DuVernay

Producer:

Howard Barish

Cinematographer:

Miguel Bunster

Primary Cast:

Salli Richardson- Whitfield, Tracie Thomas, Blair Underwood, Omari Hardwick, Michole Briana White, Beverly Todd, Dijon Talton

Exhibition/Distribution Info

Distributor:

AFFRM

Box Office Earnings:

$360000

Where to find it/How to get it:

Streaming (Netflix or other online sites)

Festivals/Awards:

Urbanworld Film Festival (world premiere in September 2010).

Image Award, Film nominated for Outstanding Independent Motion Picture

Pan-African Film Festival

Chicago International Film Festival

AFI Fest

Best director prize at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival

Black Reel-Nominated Ava Duvernay for Best Director and Best Screenplay

African American Film Critics Association - 2011 Won Best Screenplay

Links

Link to the official film website:

I Will Follow Official Film Website

Links to Official trailer:

I Will Follow Official Trailer

Links to interviews (written) with Director/Filmmakers:

filmindependent.org

avaduvernay.com

Links to Videos of Interviews:

 “Ava Duvernay-On Ownership and Self Distribution of Movies”

“Ava DuVernay is a DIY Powerhouse”

Link to notable film reviews:

Shadow & Act