By Erik J. Russell / Keen i Media Ltd
FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA, OCTOBER 22, 2009 – Theatregoers, film enthusiasts and Grand Bahama residents in general will be treated to a rare opportunity this week when “RAIN”, the film by Bahamian writer and director Maria Govan, will be shown for one night only at Regency Theatre on Friday, October 23.
One of the first indigenous feature films to come out of the Bahamas, “RAIN”, featuring Renel Brown as the title character and in her first film role, steers us away from the simplistic perception of a postcard paradise, instead taking us “over the hill” into the challenged life of a young local girl determined to get to know the mother who abandoned her as a young child.
Shot in a style that combines gritty realism, a bold and unforgettable colour palette, soulful Bahamian music, and the use of local actors alongside seasoned pros, “RAIN” takes us on a journey into the heart of a child, into the pulse of a country and the spirit of its people.
“RAIN” features a wonderful mix of fresh faces and veteran actors. Aside from Brown, there is Nicki Micheaux (who plays Rain’s mother, Glory); Micheaux has appeared in HBO’s Six Feet Under, Soul Food and Lincoln Heights. She has also taken roles in major American television shows, including The West Wing, NYPD Blue, ER, The Practice, City of Angels, and Desperate Housewives.
Veteran actor Irma P. Hall, in the role of Rain’s grandmother Rosalie
Irma P. Hall, in the role of Rain’s grandmother Rosalie, has an acting career spanning more than 35 years, working with such notable talents as Ron Howard, Tom Hanks and James Woods. She has appeared in a countless number of motion pictures including Beloved, Midnight In the Garden of Good and Evil and 2004’s The Ladykillers.
CCH Pounder
CCH Pounder (Ms. Adams in “RAIN”) has appeared in over twenty feature films including Prizzi’s Honor, Postcards from the Edge, Face/Off, Robocop 3, and End of Days. Her television credits include The Shield, The X-Files, and she portrayed Winnie Mandela in FX’s original movie Redemption, for which she received Best Supporting Actress, TV from the 2005 FAAAF/Black Reel Awards.
“RAIN” has been recognised for its outstanding quality at film festivals including the Bahamas International Film Festival (Audience Award 2008), the Toronto Film Festival and the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Proceeds raised from the event will go towards the needs of those at the children’s home in Freeport.
The film will show at 8:00 p.m., with the question and answer session with the director and lead actor immediately following the showing in the theatre. That will be followed by a reception, with wine, fine chocolate and hors d’oeuvres.
Tickets are $20 and available at Seventeen Shop, Zorba’s Greek Restaurant, Wide World Travel and La Belle Beauty Salon.
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The film will show at 8:00 p.m., with the question and answer session with the director and lead actor immediately following the showing in the theatre. That will be followed by a reception, with wine, fine chocolate and hors d’oeuvres.
Tickets are $20 and available at Seventeen Shop, Zorba’s Greek Restaurant, Wide World Travel and La Belle Beauty Salon.
