If you don’t know, now you know…

Maurice Jamal is a director, writer, actor, AND producer.  I’ve seen his film “Dirty Laundry” and it was HAWT!!!  If you like the Tyler Perry-esque film genre, then this is right up your alley.

Big up to CutSleeveBoy who put me in the know about Jamal’s latest work.  I’m still trying to find out if this pilot was actually picked up, but hopefully, it will as the storyline and cast does not disappoint.  The one and only “lip chap” girl herself Saaphyri from VH-1 reality tv series’ Flavor of Love and Mo’nique’s Charm School (which she won) plays a gold digging girlfriend.  Remember Anwar Robinson from Season 4 of American Idol?  Neither did I at first, but I googled him and he was one of the top 12 from that season (the year that Fantasia won, if that helps).  He’s in it, too.  Even Willie Macc from BET’s College Hill (a show i cannot get myself to watch ‘sam i am’..uh-unh, no way) landed himself a role.

If you’re interested and in the ATL area this weekend (Labor Day weekend), you should check out Atlanta Black Gay Pride (i had no idea that there was a Black Gay Pride outside of just Gay Pride as a celebration.  i need one of them to pop off in columbus.  not gonna happen…i know…would be nice…).  Maurice will be hosting a world premiere of the tv pilot for “Friends and Lovers:  Ski Trip 2″ at Artistry.

Here’s the details…

You can get tickets by heading to this website-

http://friendsandlovers1.moonfruit.com//welcome/4530572717

Wanna know more about Maurice Jamal?  Here’s some links to get you going…

AfterElton.com interview

Maurice Jamal on myspace

TV Pilot “Friends and Lovers: Ski Trip 2″ on myspace

Black Voices article about film “Dirty Laundry”

UPDATE 5/2/08:  I just ran into an article about this film, on “AIDS: 25 Years and Counting” blog, and thought I’d update this post with a link.  http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2007/12/19/aids-should-we-air-our-dirty-laundry/#cont

A. What hell is up with my page today? My widget bar thingy is at the bottom of the page. Come on WordPress People! Don’t hide behind one of those sayings like you get what you pay for! I like free shit that works all the time.

UPDATE 3/7: I told myself “to hell with that theme” and picked another one. This one’s more generic but it works for me.

B. Now onto my post…

So, I joined Netflix after visiting with some of my girl homies in NC. It was really motivated by a way to stay connected to them than anything else. After all, my hubby has just about every cable channel known to mankind, so I shouldn’t be missing out on anything…but I am.

I’m the type that likes those off the beaten path type flicks. Mainstream Hollywood does not hold my attention. I love documentaries, Indy flicks, stuff like that.

As I surfed Netflix a few weeks ago, I ran across a movie called “Dirty Laundry” (you know when those pop up windows keep suggesting movies based on things you click) and the story seemed interesting.

Talented, gay and African-American, Patrick (Rockmond Dunbar) is a rising journalist at a New York City magazine who suddenly must confront his Southern roots and a mother not yet comfortable with her son’s choices and sexual identity. Patrick and his partner’s perfectly cosmopolitan world is shattered when an unexpected knock at their door brings to the forefront the issue of lifestyle acceptance within the down-home community of his youth. (source: Netflix)

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