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May 08, 2002 ^Jortlanh ©hseruer Page B2 Focus Northwest Film Center Highlights African Films Hi-Fashior, Menswear • Suits » Neckwear • Footwear • Shirts Accessories Ï- 7618 N. tnleislBte BK/d. • Portland • S03.78S.fSOO M F 11-7 / Sal 11-6 • www steppingoutmensweauom Advertise with diversity in (Tin' ^ .In rflattb (OhserM rr call 503.288.0033 or email: ads@portlandobserver.com The Northwest Film Center is pleased to present a film series called "Out of Africa" throughout the month of May. This is in recognition of all the great African filmmakers that began toem erge in the 1950s and 1960s. Through their creativity, a rich body of film work has resulted, as diverse as the continent itself, reflecting on everything from pre- and post-colonial history to "tribal” folklore and politics to examinations of the impact of globalization and modernization on traditional societies. The film showcase features works from Zimbabwe, Gabon, Senegal, Guinea, Ivory Cost, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic o f the Congo. It offers diverse perspectives on contempo rary African culture and a broad appreciation of the rich traditions offered to the rest of the world. All of the films will be featured at the Whitsell Auditorium of the Portland Art Museum, 1219 S.W. Park Ave. For a listing and schedule of film times, goonline to www.nwfdm.org or call 503-221-1156. Premiering in the Whitsell Auditorium on May 30 and 31, 7 p.m. is a film from the Ivory Coast called “In The Name Of Christ" about a born-again prophet who styles himself as Magloire, “the first cousin o f Christ." Special Guests: Prince Cedza Dlam ini grandson of Nelson Mándelo B L U E P R IN T FOR S U C C E S S w l ^6,. 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As a result of this project, Hollis Production was bom and a joint venture relationship devel oped in order to make some inde pendent film projects. The vision of Hollis Pro duction was bom out o f the character actor Jeff Hollis, who wanted to direct and produce his own motion pic tures while he worked as a co-star on the popular TV series “CPO Sharkey,” which starred Don Rickies. It was through J e f f s burning de sire to take his acting career to another level that spawned his dream o f owning a pro duction company one day. He shared the dream with his brothers Terry and Criss Hollis. As an avid basketball fan and college basketball athlete, Jeff’s love for the gam e rem ained in tact. Jeff and Terry shared many late night conversations d is cussing how they would one day ow n a production com pany that would produce independent films. Jeff Hollis passed away on Jan. 12, 2000 and left Terry with the mission to bring the dream into fruition. Terry later enlisted the services o f Don Butler, a “major player” in the independent film world, who is also the president of G lo b a l T h e a tre G ro u p and Totacom Entertainment. Butler has been a good friend of the Hollis brothers for some time. When contacted by Terry about his a m b itio n o f d e v e lo p in g “Joshua’s Soul,” Butler was very excited - anything to keep the dreams o f Jeff Hollis alive. The script o f “Joshua’s Soul” was pulled out f a stack of projects Jeff had left his family. Standing behind this upcom ing film are Hollywood heavy weights like the chairman of Phoe nix Pictures Mike Medavoy, who w ill o v e rse e the p ro je c t. M edavoy’s accomplishments in clude 300 films with 152 Academy Award nominations, including 15 of those nominated for Best Pic ture. Also joining forces with Don Butler and M ike M edavoy is Cassius W eathersby, who is tied to the popular movies “House Party,” “The Great White Hope,” “The Newlywed Game” and “The D atin g G a m e .” T h ro u g h W eathersby, W illiam D. Moore was enlisted to serve as the Ex ecutive Vice President and Cre ative Finance Director for Hollis Productions. Com plem enting the project is th e H o n o ra b le P rin c e Sam N aw nti, who served in the d e velopm ent o f the production com pany w hile he continues to run his cam paign for G overnor o f Imo State in N igeria. Once in a while, a heartfelt movie comes along that reaches out, embraces as well as enlight ens. “Joshua’s Soul” does just that. The essence of the film is Jeff Hollis. It is a tribute to him and a reminder of his passion for life that’s rivaled only by his love for basketball and family. The upcoming film can be seen in major theatres and an exact date of its release will soon be an-’ nounced. 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