Halfway (2015)

Actors: Billy Aaron Brown (actor), Jeffrey DeMunn (actor), Richard Gallion (actor), Marcus Henderson (actor), Mike McNamara (actor), Antonio Polk (actor), T.J. Power (actor), Linda Bright Clay (actress), Sarah Gise (actress), Amy Pietz (actress), Mimi Sagadin (actress), Nicole Scimeca (actress), Gillian Zinser (actress), Quinton Aaron (producer), Quinton Aaron (actor),

Plot: The National Institute of Justice explains that the national inmate population stands at 2.4 million and African-Americans and Hispanics make up two-thirds of that total. This is significant since African-Americans only consist of 12% of the population and the Hispanics population around 16.7%. The National Institute of Justice goes on to point out that the United States has the highest number of people incarcerated than any other democratic nation in the world. Among African American juvenile arrests, the re-incarceration rate averages about three times higher than that of Whites. To compound this, among prisoners released in 30 states in 2005 roughly two-thirds (67.8%) were arrested for a new crime within 3 years with over three-quarters (76.6%) re-arrested within 5 years. It's crystal clear to see there is serious systematic failure within the prison system, where a lack of opportunity for those who have transgressed in their past seems to guarantee a lasting future behind bars. 'Halfway' seeks to explore the harsh truth about decisions that need to be made when someone is given a second chance, albeit in an uncomfortable and unfamiliar surrounding.

Lord Byron (2011)

Actors: Paul Batiste (actor), Justin Bickham (actor), Joseph Diaz (actor), Rosco Hall (actor), Eric Schexnayder (actor), Rebekah L. Smith (actor), Gwendolyn Spradling (actor), Bria Hobgood (actress), Renee King (actress), Kayla Lemaire (actress), Katryn Schmidt (actress), Ross Brupbacher (producer), Zack Godshall (producer), Ross Brupbacher (writer), Zack Godshall (writer),

Plot: Byron lives with his ex-wife, her kids, and her boyfriend, and when he's not pursuing his primary passion, women, he spends his time smoking weed and loafing around. But he's grown restless in his middle-age, and he feels the need to escape. He just doesn't know where to go. Filled with a cast of eccentric characters, each pursuing dreams and missions of their own making, LORD BYRON paints a kaleidoscopic portrait of the bizarre and lonely world of its title character, a middle-aged, late-20th century romantic who's confused and torn about his own ambitions and desires. Made on a micro-budget with a cast of non-professional actors from South Louisiana, LORD BYRON combines tragedy with bizarre comedy, naturalistic performances with outright madness.

Valentown (2010)

Actors: James Alexander (actor), Daniel Janks (actor), Anel Alexander (actress), Sivan Raphaely (actress), James Alexander (producer), Joshua Rous (producer), Luke Rous (producer), James Alexander (writer), Nicholas Costaras (writer), Joshua Rous (writer), Luke Rous (writer), Joshua Rous (director), Nicholas Costaras (editor), Joshua Rous (editor),

Oakland B Mine (2010)

Actors: Oscar Arteta (actor), Al Bowen (actor), Anthony D'Amato (actor), Hakim Ebadi (actor), Anthony Haynes (actor), Alvon Johnson (actor), Moyende Kamali (actor), Tacuma King (actor), Erinn Anova (actress), Laura LaMonaco (actress), Terry Hobson (producer), Mateen Osayande Kemet (producer), Julie Rubio (producer), Carla Tyson (producer), Tom Wardach (producer),

Plot: A love letter to Oakland. The story: A weary traveler arrives in Oakland and see the woman of his dreams, who then siren-like takes him and the viewer on a flirtatious cat and mouse game throughout the city, showing us all the highlights of Oaklands diverse people, topography, architecture and culture.

Weather Girl (2009)

Actors: Brandon Barrera (actor), Brett Butler (actor), Enrico Colantoni (actor), Jon Cryer (actor), Ryan Devlin (actor), Timothy Dvorak (actor), Lucas Fleischer (actor), David Giuntoli (actor), Mark Harmon (actor), Rob Helms (actor), Bubba Lewis (actor), Omar Leyva (actor), J.P. Manoux (actor), J.D. Nielsen (actor), Patrick J. Adams (actor),

Plot: Sylvia, approaching 35, is the "sassy weather girl" at a Seattle TV station. On a live broadcast, she castigates her boyfriend Dale (who's the show's anchorman) for sleeping with his co-anchor; then she quits. She'd been living with Dale, who explains himself by saying she's cold, so she moves in temporarily with her younger brother Walt. His neighbor Byron, a computer programmer, is always in Walt's flat working. While Sylvia looks for a job, Byron offers himself as a no-strings-attached rebound-sex partner, with the condition that she not tell Walt. How will she respond, and what about finding work, living with her brother, sorting things out with Dale, and being cold?

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Neland Circle (2008)

Actors: Mark Arnold (actor), David Boswell (actor), Jesse Fair (actor), Marilyn Ghigliotti (actress), Susan Rhea Lynch (actress), Karin Hassenger (producer), Charles Borg (writer), Sean Patrick O'Brien (director), Christina Miranda (editor),

Plot: Bernard, the black sheep of a perfect family, has a secret. Every day, he calls random numbers in an attempt to connect on any level with another human being. Unfortunately, on this particular sunny day in Neland Circle, someone answers back: Stacey. By rummaging through his house, Stacey is able to reveal to Bernard that he's not so different as his parents or older brother; after all, we all have secrets.

South Beach Dreams (2006)

Actors: Jason Bartley (actor), Scott Borish (actor), Julien Borrego (actor), Tony Lewis Centore (actor), Parker Cristan (actor), Jacob Haines (actor), John Katsoul (actor), Paul Lasa (actor), Marc Macaulay (actor), Alex Montilla (actor), Cristina Garcia (actress), April Henry (actress), Jill Killian (actress), Jamie D. Knee (actress), Eric Aragon (actor),

Just Visiting (2001)

Actors: Eric Aviles (actor), John Aylward (actor), Bill Bailey (actor), Tab Baker (actor), Doug Barron (actor), Cliff Barry (actor), William Bookston (actor), Roy Boutcher (actor), Richard Bremmer (actor), Richard Burton Brown (actor), Felipe Camacho (actor), Christian Clavier (actor), Lorenzo Clemons (actor), Paul Connell (actor), Martin Aistrope (actor),

Plot: A knight and his valet are plagued by a witch, and to repair the damage they make use of the services of a wizard. However, something goes wrong and they are transported from the 12th century to the year 2000. There the knight meets some of his family and slowly learns what this new century is like. However, he still needs to get back to the 12th century to deal with the witch, so he starts looking for a wizard.

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One False Move (1992)

Actors: Jeff Bailey (actor), Michael Beach (actor), Layne Beamer (actor), Robert Anthony Bell (actor), Earl Billings (actor), Jimmy Bridges (actor), Don Brunner (actor), Jesse Dabson (actor), Robert Ginnaven (actor), Rocky Giordani (actor), Kevin Hunter (actor), John Mahon (actor), Jim Metzler (actor), Walter Norman (actor), J. Robert Bailey (actor),

Plot: In Los Angeles, after a violent drug rip-off, the Los Angeles Police Department detectives find the identity of the trio - the sadistic I.Q. of 150 and college graduate Lenny "Pluto" Franklyn; his not so bright buddy in San Quentin Ray Malcolm; and his girlfriend Fantasia. Their further investigation indicates that the criminals are fleeing to Star City, Arkanas, and LAPD detective Dud Cole and his partner John McFeely contact the local Chief of Police Dale 'Hurricane' Dixon and they head to the little town. The yokel family man Dale, who is used to resolve domestic issues, is fascinated with the chance to participate of a manhunt and befriends the two detectives. But when he sees the picture of Fantasia, he recognizes her as Lila Walker and is haunted by his past, hiding a secret about Lila Walker.

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Slander (1957)

Actors: Robert Burton (actor), Alexander Campbell (actor), Robert Carson (actor), Steve Cochran (actor), Richard Collier (actor), Philip Coolidge (actor), Paul Engle (actor), Richard Eyer (actor), Jonathan Hole (actor), Van Johnson (actor), Dean Jones (actor), Paul Keast (actor), John Milton Kennedy (actor), Peter Leeds (actor), Malcolm Atterbury (actor),

Plot: Steve Cochran plays the slick, debonair owner of a notorious gossip magazine who is anxious to break a big scandal to reverse a recent decline in sales. He zeroes in on children's entertainer Van Johnson, a decent, stand-up guy who nonetheless has a secret in his past which would most likely end his suddenly flourishing television career if found out. Johnson can save himself and his wife Ann Blyth and son from disrepute if he "trades" Cochran damaging information he has about a popular movie actress he knew while growing up in a tough neighborhood years ago. Does he save himself and let her career be sacrificed? His decision leads to tragedy.