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The film was
entirely produced and filmed in Trinidad, with an all-local cast of actors. At
each of the screenings there was an overwhelming response. Masses of audience
members rushed for tickets and stood in lines for hours before the film for
first come first served seating. The demand to see the film was so great, that
an additional screening was opened at the Movie Towne Multi-screen cinema
venue. A second screening room also had to be opened for the free University of
the West Indies (UWI) showing to accommodate the crowds of students and general
public gathered outside the UWI Film Building seeking a chance to view this
ground-breaking film.
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| Muhammad Muwakil one of the actors from the film God Loves The Fighter |
At the festival,
the film took the Jury award and cash prize for the Best local feature film and
also won the coveted People’s Choice Award. The vocal and
sometimes controversial responses of the cinema patrons after the film in the
official question and answer sessions also gained a certain level of notoriety.
While the film was praised for its technical and cinematographic quality,
questions on ethnicity, political implications and also the validity of “the truth” shown in the scenarios of the
film were raised. Marcano and other members of the cast, who attended most of
the screenings, were often called upon to defend some of the approaches to the
story and also were praised by audience members for the “realness” of the dialogue. Marcano was also commended for his
success achieved in directing local acting talent. As the demand for
opportunities to see this film continues, members of the public who missed the
Festival continue to request more chances to see this film. The producers have
confirmed that there will be more screenings after Carnival in 2014 for the
film’s official nation-wide release.
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| Jaleel Waithe one of the youngest actors in the film God Loves The Fighter |
As the buzz on God Loves The
Fighter continues into 2014, the Bailey and
Marcano team are looking forward to begin production on their second feature
film entitled, “A Chance of Rain In Cleveland”. This film has nothing to do with the City in Ohio,
USA, but is a story of hope and perseverance about two brothers who escape
their abusive uncle for a better chance in the big city of Port of Spain. According
to Marcano "I am a filmmaker dedicated to the advancement of Caribbean
cinema and I feel that "A Chance of Rain in Cleveland" would be a
great stepping-stone. My intention is to create a family friendly film with a
PG-13 rating to maximize the audience potential." The upcoming film has
the support of Susanne Bohnet of Serafini Pictures a US based finance and
Production Company in Los Angeles California who will serve as the executive
producer for the film. For more information and updates on God Loves The
Fighter visit www.godlovesthefighter.com or on
Facebook.com, search: God Loves The Fighter.
Photo & Video Credit : Aaron Richards
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