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“We get all kinds of films submitted to us. We currently have 900 hours worth of films and documentaries to go through. Our criteria in accepting a movie are that it be a quality film and be well made,” Skopinsky said.
Ruggiero’s drama and love story fits that bill, he said.
Those are the words of Art Skopinsky, President of Monarch Films and that's no easy feat!
As Elizabeth Fisher of the Courier Times reported, "That’s no easy feat for an independent film not featuring big name stars, said president of Monarch, Art Skopinsky. Some of the successful films and documentaries submitted to Monarch include shows like “Klondike,” “Devil’s Bay” and “Quest for Gold,” which appeared on the History Channel."
You can read the entire article on the Courier Times website.
We are obviously very excited about the most recent developments for A Rose On Ninth Street, the movie and will be sure to keep you up to date as the story continues to play out!
In the meantime why not check out the novel as a nice primer for the movie. We highly suggest enjoying both!
Ruggiero’s drama and love story fits that bill, he said.
Those are the words of Art Skopinsky, President of Monarch Films and that's no easy feat!
As Elizabeth Fisher of the Courier Times reported, "That’s no easy feat for an independent film not featuring big name stars, said president of Monarch, Art Skopinsky. Some of the successful films and documentaries submitted to Monarch include shows like “Klondike,” “Devil’s Bay” and “Quest for Gold,” which appeared on the History Channel."
You can read the entire article on the Courier Times website.
We are obviously very excited about the most recent developments for A Rose On Ninth Street, the movie and will be sure to keep you up to date as the story continues to play out!
In the meantime why not check out the novel as a nice primer for the movie. We highly suggest enjoying both!
A Rose On Ninth Street, the Movie Based on Joe's Novel
A Rose On Ninth Street is on the move. This is my first attempt of writing and producing an independent film, based on my first novel. Directed and co- produced by Dwight Wilkins , a rose on ninth street will entertain you, keep you in suspense, bring tears to your eyes and arouse your deepest emotions . There is something for every one in this film of family conflict, alcoholism, criminal activity, love and the need for redemption, forgiveness and transformation.
We at W and R Productions, LLC have chosen to partner with Churches, Schools, and non profit organizations to fund raise for charity, recoup funds and show the film. It is challenging not only make an independent film but to get it distributed as well. But , I believe that we should not put ourselves in a box by only looking at traditional ways to accomplish our goals. We must think out side the box.
It is a privilege to show our film while raising money for charity.
We are also beginning to get some press and there will be more of that too! Please check out our Press Page for the latest news on A Rose On Ninth Street
Thank you for your support! Enjoy the movie!
Until then enjoy the trailer as a nice appetizer!
We at W and R Productions, LLC have chosen to partner with Churches, Schools, and non profit organizations to fund raise for charity, recoup funds and show the film. It is challenging not only make an independent film but to get it distributed as well. But , I believe that we should not put ourselves in a box by only looking at traditional ways to accomplish our goals. We must think out side the box.
It is a privilege to show our film while raising money for charity.
We are also beginning to get some press and there will be more of that too! Please check out our Press Page for the latest news on A Rose On Ninth Street
Thank you for your support! Enjoy the movie!
Until then enjoy the trailer as a nice appetizer!
Introducing the cast from A Rose On Ninth Street
Dan McGlaughlin (Bob O’Connor)
Dan is a Philadelphia based actor and voice actor. He’s done work for Comcast, The Grillsmith Restaurants, Christiana Healthcare, Longwood Gardens, The Melting Pot, The Newspaper Association of America, Radio Shack, Temple University, and Jaansen Pharmeceuticals, among others. Recent credits include Palamon in The Two Noble Kinsmen at the Philadelphia Shakespeare Theater, as Daniel Gallagher in the independent film “Ardmore Junction” and as the Featured villain Dero in “ZK: Elephant’s Graveyard” starring Billy Zane and Mischa Barton. Look for Dan this spring as Tybalt in Philly Shake’s production of R&J.
Dan is a Philadelphia based actor and voice actor. He’s done work for Comcast, The Grillsmith Restaurants, Christiana Healthcare, Longwood Gardens, The Melting Pot, The Newspaper Association of America, Radio Shack, Temple University, and Jaansen Pharmeceuticals, among others. Recent credits include Palamon in The Two Noble Kinsmen at the Philadelphia Shakespeare Theater, as Daniel Gallagher in the independent film “Ardmore Junction” and as the Featured villain Dero in “ZK: Elephant’s Graveyard” starring Billy Zane and Mischa Barton. Look for Dan this spring as Tybalt in Philly Shake’s production of R&J.
Patricia Mayer (Monica Pontello)
Patricia holds a BA in musical theatre from Weber State University in Utah, and she has been continuously studying film and theatre for the past 10 years. She loves living in Philly since moving to the city in 2009, and has since been involved in numerous Temple student films, as well as independent films, commercials, and print work. Recent credits include Aunt Jenny in “Dig” (Frankhorror Productions).
Patricia holds a BA in musical theatre from Weber State University in Utah, and she has been continuously studying film and theatre for the past 10 years. She loves living in Philly since moving to the city in 2009, and has since been involved in numerous Temple student films, as well as independent films, commercials, and print work. Recent credits include Aunt Jenny in “Dig” (Frankhorror Productions).
Michael Tamin Yurcaba (Franklin Harley)
A long-time resident of Lansdowne, PA and always nervous anytime he isn't in a production, Michael continues to support and pursue theater, film and performance projects at every opportunity. You may typically find him on stage somewhere in the Philadelphia area or surrounding suburbs.
A long-time resident of Lansdowne, PA and always nervous anytime he isn't in a production, Michael continues to support and pursue theater, film and performance projects at every opportunity. You may typically find him on stage somewhere in the Philadelphia area or surrounding suburbs.
Kenneth McGregor (Jim O’Connor)
Actor | Camera Department | Stunts
Kenneth McGregor is known for his work on X-Men (2000), The Hurricane (1999) and Cocktail (1988).
Actor | Camera Department | Stunts
Kenneth McGregor is known for his work on X-Men (2000), The Hurricane (1999) and Cocktail (1988).
Roderick Slocum (FBI Agent James Washington)
Roderick Slocum (FBI Agent James Washington) has been very busy just
recently finishing up work on two independent films,titled BROTHERLY
LOVE and MYRA'S ANGEL,as well as a successful run of the Tennesee
Williams' stageplay KINGDOM OF EARTH over at South Camden Theatre
Company. He is currently working on his next (yet to be titled)
independent film which will commence shooting in March. He would like
to extend a huge thank you to Dwight Wilkins,Joe Ruggiero and fellow
co-stars,as well as everyone involved who participated in A Rose on
Ninth Street project.
Roderick Slocum (FBI Agent James Washington) has been very busy just
recently finishing up work on two independent films,titled BROTHERLY
LOVE and MYRA'S ANGEL,as well as a successful run of the Tennesee
Williams' stageplay KINGDOM OF EARTH over at South Camden Theatre
Company. He is currently working on his next (yet to be titled)
independent film which will commence shooting in March. He would like
to extend a huge thank you to Dwight Wilkins,Joe Ruggiero and fellow
co-stars,as well as everyone involved who participated in A Rose on
Ninth Street project.
Damon Bonetti (Detective Joe Barone)
Damon is a Philly native who works on camera and extensively on stage. Recent film credits include Six Degrees of Hell and the lead in Bodies. He has appeared in numerous commercials and industrials and is the Co-Founding Artistic Director of the Philadelphia Artists' Collective, a company dedicated to producing rarely performed classical plays in site-specific locations. He earned his MFA from the FSU/Asolo Conservatory.
Damon is a Philly native who works on camera and extensively on stage. Recent film credits include Six Degrees of Hell and the lead in Bodies. He has appeared in numerous commercials and industrials and is the Co-Founding Artistic Director of the Philadelphia Artists' Collective, a company dedicated to producing rarely performed classical plays in site-specific locations. He earned his MFA from the FSU/Asolo Conservatory.
Ray Mamrak (Detective Anthony Donato)
Ray has been in and out of show business for many years, but in the last few years has planted his feet firmly, this time to stay. The bug hit him in the early 80's when he played a high school student in the film 'Eddie and the Cruisers' that was filmed in his hometown of Mt. Holly, New Jersey.
Although the path of life took him in many directions he always knew whom he was and who he would eventually become. During his ride through life he always kept himself somehow connected to show business whether it was theater, filmmaking, modeling or whatever.
Ray is now involved in many facets of the business from, writing and producing to FX make-up and stunt work and much much more. Although his love and his true passion are acting, he knows that the more you can do and the more you know; the further he can get in the business. Ray is also the very proud father of two amazing sons, Ty and John, and is a companion to two amazing dogs, Pepper and Salt.
Ray has been in and out of show business for many years, but in the last few years has planted his feet firmly, this time to stay. The bug hit him in the early 80's when he played a high school student in the film 'Eddie and the Cruisers' that was filmed in his hometown of Mt. Holly, New Jersey.
Although the path of life took him in many directions he always knew whom he was and who he would eventually become. During his ride through life he always kept himself somehow connected to show business whether it was theater, filmmaking, modeling or whatever.
Ray is now involved in many facets of the business from, writing and producing to FX make-up and stunt work and much much more. Although his love and his true passion are acting, he knows that the more you can do and the more you know; the further he can get in the business. Ray is also the very proud father of two amazing sons, Ty and John, and is a companion to two amazing dogs, Pepper and Salt.
Mets Suber (Mr. Brown)
Mets Suber (Fred Brown) is a native Philadelphian. He is a founding member of Freedom Theatre. There he has performed in numerous productions including The Dutchman, East of Jordan, Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, Sty of the Blind Pig, Son Come Home, The Message, Zooman and the Sign and Simply Heavenly. He has appeared in the Mars, Twelfth Night, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Philadelphia Company, and Holy Ghosts, John Brown’s Body, Romeo and Juliet, and Boesman and Lena, and Distant Fires as a member of People Light and Theater Company. Mets has also appeared in Triple Play for the Philadelphia Festival Theater for New Plays and Center City Soup, a live soap opera. He has also performed at Venture Theatre: North 17th Street, Fraternity, and The Good Ones are Always Taken; Foundation Theatre: Driving Miss Daisy; Interact Theater: 6221. He has appeared in productions at the Wilmington Opera House and the Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. His television credits include Homicide: Life on the Streets, On Being Hit, and The Corner. His film appearances include Shot in the Heart, My Little Girl, and the independent short film Louisville.
Mets Suber (Fred Brown) is a native Philadelphian. He is a founding member of Freedom Theatre. There he has performed in numerous productions including The Dutchman, East of Jordan, Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, Sty of the Blind Pig, Son Come Home, The Message, Zooman and the Sign and Simply Heavenly. He has appeared in the Mars, Twelfth Night, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Philadelphia Company, and Holy Ghosts, John Brown’s Body, Romeo and Juliet, and Boesman and Lena, and Distant Fires as a member of People Light and Theater Company. Mets has also appeared in Triple Play for the Philadelphia Festival Theater for New Plays and Center City Soup, a live soap opera. He has also performed at Venture Theatre: North 17th Street, Fraternity, and The Good Ones are Always Taken; Foundation Theatre: Driving Miss Daisy; Interact Theater: 6221. He has appeared in productions at the Wilmington Opera House and the Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. His television credits include Homicide: Life on the Streets, On Being Hit, and The Corner. His film appearances include Shot in the Heart, My Little Girl, and the independent short film Louisville.
Tom Dwyer (Dominic Pontello)
After 35 years of teaching English to high school and college students, Tom Dwyer decided to move from the classroom stage to the television screen in 2008, first appearing on TV as a pallbearer in The History Channel docu-drama Stealing Lincoln’s Body and then in the vampire-themed web TV drama Bleeder. Subsequent movie and TV roles in Hollywood, student, independent and experimental films have seen Tom play principal roles as disparate as a priest, a professor, a psychiatrist, a bartender, and Don Juan, in Dientes de Arena, the 2010 Best Film in the Diamond Screen Film Festival and an entrant in the prestigious Cologne (Germany) Film Festival. Tom plays the principal role of a university dean in the major motion picture, Changing the Game, and appeared as the singing Spirit Jamison in the 2010 Philly Fringe Festival original musical stage production, Week Between the Holidays, and as the Fairy Godfather in If the Slipper Fits in the 2013 Fringe Fest . Tom also portrays Professor Flycatcher in the indie film Spring Awakening and Dominic Pontello in A Rose on 9th Street. Tom has studied acting with master stage and screen actor George DiCenzo and with master actor and director Bill Roudenbush, as well as with Brian Anthony Wilson and Bryan Fox. He sang with the Choral Society of Montgomery County from 1987 until 2006 and continues singing with the acclaimed Philly Pops Festival Chorus. Tom performed a recurring solo musical act monthly at a local convalescent home, and continues playing Irish bouzouki regularly at local traditional Irish music sessions.
After 35 years of teaching English to high school and college students, Tom Dwyer decided to move from the classroom stage to the television screen in 2008, first appearing on TV as a pallbearer in The History Channel docu-drama Stealing Lincoln’s Body and then in the vampire-themed web TV drama Bleeder. Subsequent movie and TV roles in Hollywood, student, independent and experimental films have seen Tom play principal roles as disparate as a priest, a professor, a psychiatrist, a bartender, and Don Juan, in Dientes de Arena, the 2010 Best Film in the Diamond Screen Film Festival and an entrant in the prestigious Cologne (Germany) Film Festival. Tom plays the principal role of a university dean in the major motion picture, Changing the Game, and appeared as the singing Spirit Jamison in the 2010 Philly Fringe Festival original musical stage production, Week Between the Holidays, and as the Fairy Godfather in If the Slipper Fits in the 2013 Fringe Fest . Tom also portrays Professor Flycatcher in the indie film Spring Awakening and Dominic Pontello in A Rose on 9th Street. Tom has studied acting with master stage and screen actor George DiCenzo and with master actor and director Bill Roudenbush, as well as with Brian Anthony Wilson and Bryan Fox. He sang with the Choral Society of Montgomery County from 1987 until 2006 and continues singing with the acclaimed Philly Pops Festival Chorus. Tom performed a recurring solo musical act monthly at a local convalescent home, and continues playing Irish bouzouki regularly at local traditional Irish music sessions.
Connie Romano (Maria O’Connor)
Connie Romano is born and breed in New Jersey. She is an accomplished Actress/Host/producer. She is presently in the web series "Goodstein" playing the lead; Suzy Goodstein. www.goodsteintv.com. She has done several Feature Films, commercials as well as TV spots. Like and follow her show Connie's Catch. Which can be seen on Comcast 66 and Verzion Fios 22 on Sundays at 1. Check out all 12 episodes at https://facebook.com/conniescatchphillycam.
ENJOY!!!!!
Connie Romano is born and breed in New Jersey. She is an accomplished Actress/Host/producer. She is presently in the web series "Goodstein" playing the lead; Suzy Goodstein. www.goodsteintv.com. She has done several Feature Films, commercials as well as TV spots. Like and follow her show Connie's Catch. Which can be seen on Comcast 66 and Verzion Fios 22 on Sundays at 1. Check out all 12 episodes at https://facebook.com/conniescatchphillycam.
ENJOY!!!!!
Jonathan Steadman (Floyd Brown)
Jonathan Steadman is a Philadelphia based actor and poet and Second City summer intensive alumni Jonathan has performed with Opera company of Philadelphia, The Delaware Theatre Company, Freedom Theatre, The Prince Music Theatre, Historic Philadelphia Incorporated and has been a member of several improvisation groups in the city. in addition to acting, Jonathan also writes and performs and teaches poetry and acting workshops at area elementary schools with his Partner, Elijah.
Jonathan Steadman is a Philadelphia based actor and poet and Second City summer intensive alumni Jonathan has performed with Opera company of Philadelphia, The Delaware Theatre Company, Freedom Theatre, The Prince Music Theatre, Historic Philadelphia Incorporated and has been a member of several improvisation groups in the city. in addition to acting, Jonathan also writes and performs and teaches poetry and acting workshops at area elementary schools with his Partner, Elijah.
Steve Gliech (FBI Agent Norton)
Steve has been performing locally for over 30 years and is very happy to be part of this excellent film. Steve has performed with Walnut Street Theater, the South Camden Theatre Company, the Ritz Theatre, Simpatico Theatre, the Delaware Shakespeare and Philadelphia Shakespeare Festivals, and Luna Theatre. He was recently seen in the Smithsonian Channel documentary The Hunt for the Double Eagle and has had lead roles in two full length and several short independent films. He will appear in episode 10 in season 2 of the Netflix House of Cards series.
Steve lives with his lovely wife Susan in Delaware. They shuttle between Dublin Ireland and Salt Lake City to visit with their son and daughter,their spouses,four Grandsons and a GrandDaughter.
Steve has been performing locally for over 30 years and is very happy to be part of this excellent film. Steve has performed with Walnut Street Theater, the South Camden Theatre Company, the Ritz Theatre, Simpatico Theatre, the Delaware Shakespeare and Philadelphia Shakespeare Festivals, and Luna Theatre. He was recently seen in the Smithsonian Channel documentary The Hunt for the Double Eagle and has had lead roles in two full length and several short independent films. He will appear in episode 10 in season 2 of the Netflix House of Cards series.
Steve lives with his lovely wife Susan in Delaware. They shuttle between Dublin Ireland and Salt Lake City to visit with their son and daughter,their spouses,four Grandsons and a GrandDaughter.
Suzanna Ro (Aunt Theresa)
Francisco Sandoval (Carmelo)
Francisco Sandoval is an actor and Ceramist. As an Actor He has worked in different projects like; radio, theatrical plays, television, choir, poetry, cinema and others. Also cultivated the art of poetry, and others. Mr. Sandoval had the opportunity to study with Puerto Rican recognized director and producer, esther Pales, and with the professor Jose Rafael Gilot. He started his career in the 80th. With comedy production, opened the way for work with other companies throughout the island with several theatrical projects. In 1997 he moved to USA, giving him the opportunity to diversify his art, working on voice over, industrial videos, theater, television and cinema, and others. Mr. Sandoval works for ten years promoting the Puerto Rican culture with the Cultural Enrichment Program at Taller Puertorriqueño. During the summer he works together with the Museum of Art of Philadelphia, Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Taller Puertorriqueño and Big Picture Alliance to work with the awarded Youth Summer Film Program. Like ceramist he exposed in several places of Philadelphia and Puerto Rico. Mr. Sandoval has the opportunity to expand his knowledge working with several companies whish included as master mold maker, scagliola ( Scagliola (from the Italian scaglia, meaning "chips"), or Scagliola, is a technique for producing stucco columns, sculptures, and other architectural elements that resemble marble)
Francisco Sandoval is an actor and Ceramist. As an Actor He has worked in different projects like; radio, theatrical plays, television, choir, poetry, cinema and others. Also cultivated the art of poetry, and others. Mr. Sandoval had the opportunity to study with Puerto Rican recognized director and producer, esther Pales, and with the professor Jose Rafael Gilot. He started his career in the 80th. With comedy production, opened the way for work with other companies throughout the island with several theatrical projects. In 1997 he moved to USA, giving him the opportunity to diversify his art, working on voice over, industrial videos, theater, television and cinema, and others. Mr. Sandoval works for ten years promoting the Puerto Rican culture with the Cultural Enrichment Program at Taller Puertorriqueño. During the summer he works together with the Museum of Art of Philadelphia, Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Taller Puertorriqueño and Big Picture Alliance to work with the awarded Youth Summer Film Program. Like ceramist he exposed in several places of Philadelphia and Puerto Rico. Mr. Sandoval has the opportunity to expand his knowledge working with several companies whish included as master mold maker, scagliola ( Scagliola (from the Italian scaglia, meaning "chips"), or Scagliola, is a technique for producing stucco columns, sculptures, and other architectural elements that resemble marble)
Cynthia Wikler (Margaret O’Connor)
Cynthia Wikler is a newcomer with experience in TV and Film. She is a current student at Playhouse West - Philadelphia Drama School. She has had supporting roles in the following TV shows: Tru TV's-Forensic Files, History Channels- Celebrity Close Calls and Discovery ID's - Deadly Encounters. She appeared in the following films, The Bucks County Massacre and A Rose on Ninth Street. She recently wrote, directed and appeared in a comedic short film - The Change.
Cynthia Wikler is a newcomer with experience in TV and Film. She is a current student at Playhouse West - Philadelphia Drama School. She has had supporting roles in the following TV shows: Tru TV's-Forensic Files, History Channels- Celebrity Close Calls and Discovery ID's - Deadly Encounters. She appeared in the following films, The Bucks County Massacre and A Rose on Ninth Street. She recently wrote, directed and appeared in a comedic short film - The Change.
Danny Donnelly (Leo)
Danny Donnelly is an actor based out of Philadelphia and New York. Danny has appeared in numerous films and on stage throughout the Philadelphia area. His latest ventures have taken him to LA for the Pilot called "Center City", to Fort Dix as a supporting role in the feature film "Resilience" for the US ARMY starring David Morse, and to Southern NJ playing opposite of "Quarantine 2" and "The Rickey Smiley Show" star, Noree Victoria in the Feature Film "A Place in Hell".
Danny Donnelly is an actor based out of Philadelphia and New York. Danny has appeared in numerous films and on stage throughout the Philadelphia area. His latest ventures have taken him to LA for the Pilot called "Center City", to Fort Dix as a supporting role in the feature film "Resilience" for the US ARMY starring David Morse, and to Southern NJ playing opposite of "Quarantine 2" and "The Rickey Smiley Show" star, Noree Victoria in the Feature Film "A Place in Hell".
Khilil Munir (John Sampson)
Award-winning actor, dancer and instructor, Khalil A.M.R. Munir has proven himself to be more than just a promising talent; he is a visionary young creative artist whose awe-inspiring dance and remarkable stage acting continue to rouse an array of audiences. Those talents have culminated in a career-making role in 1 Pound 4 Ounces, the riveting one-man show combining impassioned storytelling with music and improvisational tap dance.
Having overcome adversities including a broken home marred by drugs and incarceration, as well as devastating childhood learning hurdles, Munir has conquered that and much more, emerging as an artist.
Award-winning actor, dancer and instructor, Khalil A.M.R. Munir has proven himself to be more than just a promising talent; he is a visionary young creative artist whose awe-inspiring dance and remarkable stage acting continue to rouse an array of audiences. Those talents have culminated in a career-making role in 1 Pound 4 Ounces, the riveting one-man show combining impassioned storytelling with music and improvisational tap dance.
Having overcome adversities including a broken home marred by drugs and incarceration, as well as devastating childhood learning hurdles, Munir has conquered that and much more, emerging as an artist.
Joseph F. Ruggiero, Executive Producer, Writer
Joseph F. Ruggiero was born and raised in South Philadelphia He has spent his life working as a psychotherapist. He is an avid reader, walker, and family man. A member of the Secular Franciscan Order leads a quiet life with his wife and family. He has founded a most successful drug and alcohol treatment facility , Self Help Movement, INC. where he has worked for more than 40 years as the CEO. Dr. Ruggiero retired in 2010.
He pursues his passion as a fiction writer believing deeply in the healing power of fiction: to uplift, inspire, entertain the soul, and bring about a change of values. He has written two novels, A Rose On Ninth Street, and Raggabooty. He has adopted his first novel into a screenplay, A Rose On Ninth Street, which was shot in South Philadelphia, and Bristol, PA.
Ruggiero is working on his third novel, Chrystal Umbrella, a serial murder in the gay community of Philadelphia.
He pursues his passion as a fiction writer believing deeply in the healing power of fiction: to uplift, inspire, entertain the soul, and bring about a change of values. He has written two novels, A Rose On Ninth Street, and Raggabooty. He has adopted his first novel into a screenplay, A Rose On Ninth Street, which was shot in South Philadelphia, and Bristol, PA.
Ruggiero is working on his third novel, Chrystal Umbrella, a serial murder in the gay community of Philadelphia.
Dwight Wilkins, Director, Producer
Dwight Wilkins is a screenwriter, director, producer, and actor, based in Philadelphia. He has been making films/videos for over twenty years. His film, Reflections, has won numerous awards and has been screen at a number of film festivals across the United States.
Dwight worked with Joe Ruggiero for over two years on the adaptation of Ruggiero's novel, A Rose On Ninth Street, before bringing the novel to the screen in 2012. In 2013, the film was screened during a number of charitable preview screenings throughout the Philadelphia area.
He recently completed the short film, Facing the Night, about a fourteen year old boy who ventures into the night and goes on a wild adventure on his way to becoming a man. Dwight is currently in post-production on his latest film, Finding America, about an eighteen year old boy, who arrives in Philadelphia from Jamaica, in the dead of winter, and is in for a rude awakening. These are the first two films of part a planned trilogy examining the lives of young black males.
Dwight worked with Joe Ruggiero for over two years on the adaptation of Ruggiero's novel, A Rose On Ninth Street, before bringing the novel to the screen in 2012. In 2013, the film was screened during a number of charitable preview screenings throughout the Philadelphia area.
He recently completed the short film, Facing the Night, about a fourteen year old boy who ventures into the night and goes on a wild adventure on his way to becoming a man. Dwight is currently in post-production on his latest film, Finding America, about an eighteen year old boy, who arrives in Philadelphia from Jamaica, in the dead of winter, and is in for a rude awakening. These are the first two films of part a planned trilogy examining the lives of young black males.
Gene Rizzo, Composer(Monica's Theme)
Gene Rizzo (Philadelphia) has performed and written music in all styles and categories for more then forty years. He is a former Professor of Piano at Beaver College. He is also the author of several books published by Hal Leonard including The Fifty Greatest Jazz Piano Players of All Time.
Gene Rizzo (Philadelphia) has performed and written music in all styles and categories for more then forty years. He is a former Professor of Piano at Beaver College. He is also the author of several books published by Hal Leonard including The Fifty Greatest Jazz Piano Players of All Time.
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