H4 (film)
| H4 | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Paul Quinn |
| Produced by |
Harry Lennix Giovanni Zelko |
| Written by |
William Shakespeare (play) Ayanna Thompson (adaption for screen) |
| Starring |
Harry Lennix Angus Macfadyen Nick Gillie Victoria Tilford Geno Monteiro Keith David Jeryl Sayles Terrell Tilford Keir Thirus Heavy D |
| Music by | Mark Nichols |
| Cinematography |
John Pedone Tony Rudenko |
| Edited by |
Bob Allen Art Olmos (additional editing) |
Release dates |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
H4 is an independent American film directed by Paul Quinn; actor Harry Lennix produced the film and stars in the title role.[1] It had its world premiere in competition at the 49th Chicago International Film Festival in 2013.[2][3] In November 2014, the film was shown at the Indie Memphis Film Festival.[4]
Plot
The film is an adaptation that combines William Shakespeare's plays Henry IV, Part 1 and Henry IV, Part 2 and sets them in contemporary Los Angeles. The screenplay was adapted by Dr. Ayanna Thompson, Professor of English at Arizona State University, retaining Shakespeare's original language.[3][4] According to Lennix, the film is told "from the perspective of black people, acted primarily by black people, and it’s from the black point of view";[3] he nevertheless describes Shakespeare's themes, and the film's, as "universal".[5] Thompson describes the script as being "about the politics and political manoeuvring within the African-American community".[6]
Production
Post-production of the film was partly funded by a $25,000 Kickstarter campaign.[7]
In August 2012, a rough cut of the film was previewed at the International Shakespeare Conference in Stratford-upon-Avon to international Shakespeare scholars.[6][8]
The film is scheduled for release in US cinemas in 2015.[1]
References
- 1 2 Dave McNary (August 4, 2014). "'Blacklist' Actor Harry Lennix Launches Movie Production Company". Variety. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
- ↑ Sergio (September 20, 2013). "Shakespeare Film 'H4' Starring Harry Lennix To Screen At Chicago Int'l Film Fest Next Month". Indiewire. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- 1 2 3 Michael Roberts (October 14, 2013). "Harry Lennix' H4 world Premiers at the 2013 Chicago International Film Festival". Showbiz Chicago. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- 1 2 Scott L. Newstok (November 2, 2013). "H4 Screening". Rhodes College. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- ↑ Xaque Gruber (30 July 2013). "The Many Faces of Harry Lennix". Huffington Post.
- 1 2 Luci Scott (September 7, 2011). "ASU dean's screenplay sets 'Henry IV' in LA in Black community". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- ↑ Sergio (June 27, 2012). "Harry Lennix Starts Kickstater Campaign For his 'H4' Film Project". Indiewire. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- ↑ Sergio Mims (29 November 2012). "Harry Lennix Channels Black-Comic Rage in Indie Hit, 'Mr. Sophistication'". Ebony. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
External links
- H4 at the Internet Movie Database
- H4 - the movie - completed Kickstarter campaign