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I Will Follow

About the Film
Year Released: 
2011
Running Time: 
81
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.

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Director
Film Director: 
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