Screening Time: Friday, May 2, 10:30 AM, Charles Theatre 4
Sunday, May 4, 4:00 PM, Charles Theatre 2

Director: Lisa France

Cast: Janice Richardson (aka JNYCE), Carlos Leon, Eric Smith, Jackie Quinones, Sherri Saum, Geronimo Frias, Jr., Antonio Macia

Country: U.S.
Year: 2003
Running Time: 90 minutes
Format: Beta SP

This coming of age tale, set in the heart of New York, about a teenage girl, Cynthia, who uses the Diary of Anne Frank as her muse as well as, the events of her life, to create her own journal, through rhymes. Cynthia is an introverted girl, who longs to be a Hip Hop star, and hides her true talent and true gift in the bathroom. Life on the streets if tough and being a girl trying to break into the Hip Hop game is even tougher. And on top of all that, her brother Juan, an addict, steals her rhymes to support his habit by selling them to another rapper, who doesn't have half the talent, Cynthia does. The question is whether Cynthia will finally break free from all that is holding her back and embrace her true self. Told with style and grace, director Lisa France has created a film that should be seen by not only those who love Hip Hop, but the entire family. Newcomer Janice Richardson along with Carlos Leon give heartfelt and emotional performances.

--Darryl Lemont Wharton-Rigby

Presented By: Lisa France, Josselyne Herman-Saccio, Luis Moro, and members of the cast

Anne B. Real is the first full-length feature film by Lisa France, though she has already enjoyed great success with her short films, Love in Tow, Casting, Tripwire, and Finding Phyllis. She was also first Assistant Director on the award winning film Uninvited Guest and associate producer on the documentary film American Roulette.

Producer Josselyne Herman-Saccio has had a varied career. To date she has produced over 300 commercials, written and produced for A & E’s Biography, and even had a #1 song, “That’s What Love Can Do,” with her group, Boy Krazy. She also serves as a personal manager for television, film, and recording artists.

Luis Moro has worked as an actor in various film projects, television shows, and commercials, including The Siege, For Love of the Game, and 3000 Miles to Graceland.