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April 12, 2017 The Skanner Page 9 News Interview cont’d from pg 6 Kam Williams: What interested you in “Sleight”? Jacob Latimore: “Sleight” is the kind of film you dream about. Sleight balanced the genres of science fiction, romance, family and re- ality in one story. I was completely drawn into the character and the complex issues he faces. It’s not often you get a script that allows you to stretch your own ability as an actor and I saw the ability to do that with this film. KW: How would you describe the film in 25 words or less? JL: It’s a genre-bend- ing superhero origin story. Although it focus- es on a street magician, “Sleight” ultimately is a story about the lengths a person will go to protect his family. KW: How would you describe your character, Bo? JL: Bo is a guy who is passionate about mag- ic and in his own way strives to do something with his magic that has never been done before. He’s determined. Due to his parents deaths, he needed to grow up faster than he anticipated be- cause he has to raise his younger sister. And what he learns as a grown-up affects everything he does. Read the rest of this interview at TheSkanner.com PHOTO COURTESY OF LEGACY EMANUEL Jacob was featured in “Ride Along” opposite Ice Cube, Kevin Hart and John Leguizamo, and in the sci-fi thriller The Maze Runner. The year before, he starred as Langston in Black Nativ- ity, working with along- side Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige and Nas. Besides acting, triple threat Jacob is a dancer and R&B singer. His al- bum, Connection, was released last December. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jacob cur- rently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Here, he talks about his latest movie, Sleight, where he stars as a street magician who starts dealing drugs to support himself and his sister after the death of their single-mom. Local Pastors From Diverse Communities Join Legacy Emanuel’s Spiritual Care Intern Program Frisco “Chris” Delaney with Grace Community Church in Gresham and Terry McCray Hill, the senior pastor of Bethel AME Church in Portland were selected to participate in Legacy Emanuel Medical Center’s 12-week spiritual care internship program. The medical center secured a grant to fund internships at no cost to spiritual leaders interested in receiving specialized training to be able to minister and provide comfort healing in acute care settings, such as a trauma center. Legacy Emanuel services a diverse, multi- faith, patient population and was seeking more pastors who reflect the patients served. The Rev. Jill Rowland, M.Div., D.Min., serves as a staff chaplain at the medical center and is a member of the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) faculty. “The CPE program is designed for community clergy, like Chris and Terry, who are looking to complete this training while sending time in their congregation or current ministry setting,” says Dr. Rowland. “We are pleased to have both of them enrolled in our program.” — Legacy Emanuel F R E E M OV I E S C R E E N I N G wake of vanport Digital narratives and storytelling from flood survivors and residents PHOTO: Survivors gather on high ground to watch the destruction of Vanport. May 30, 1948. Photo by Allen deLay (1915-2005) ©Thomas Robinson SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2017 • 2 PM THE HOLLYWOOD THEATRE 4122 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR Free to the public. Limited seating. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. REGISTER ONLINE AT https://wakeofvanport.eventbrite.com HHHH Together, this touching collection of truly heartfelt remembrances paint a poignant portrait of a short-lived, idyllic oasis —Movie Critic Kam Williams Stories told by Vanport survivors and others closely related to the era focus on life in Vanport and the 1948 Memorial Day flood when a dike broke on the Columbia River. The rising waters completely destroyed Vanport, Oregon, the city built by industrialist and ship builder Henry J. Kaiser. Immediately following the screening there will be a discussion. SPONSORED BY: The Skanner Foundation • North Portland Multimedia Training Center (NPMTC) Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission • Portland Community Media The Regional Arts and Culture Council • The Oregon Historical Society The National Endowment for the Arts: Art Works • The Hollywood Theatre