Created Equal (film)
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| Directed by | Bill Duke |
| Screenplay by | Ned Bowman Joyce Renee Lewis Michael Ricigliano Jr. Thada Catalon |
| Produced by | Joe Alberti Ann Bookout John Bookout Linda Romano Brown Roger A. Brown Thada Catalon Mike Crawford Kent Dunbar Charles Helton Jane Kennedy John Kennedy Bruce Longaker Stuart Oliver Michael Pearce Karlas Powell Jeff Steen Johnny Ward Michael Watford |
| Starring | Lou Diamond Phillips Aaron Tveit Edy Ganem |
| Cinematography | Steven Parker |
| Edited by | Cari Coughlin |
| Music by | Kurt Farquhar |
Production companies | Created Equal Productions T-CAT Films |
| Distributed by | Vision Films |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Created Equal is a 2017 legal drama film directed by Bill Duke. It was shown at several festivals in 2017 before being released in the United States on January 16, 2018.
Plot
A woman attempting to become a priest solicits the help of a young attorney to sue the Archdiocese of New Orleans for sex discrimination.
Cast
- Lou Diamond Phillips as Monsignor Renzulli
- Aaron Tveit as Tommy Reilly
- Gregory Alan Williams as Judge Watford
- Edy Ganem as Alejandra Batista
- Lauren Compton as Nicki
- Yohance Myles as Willis Silk Thompkins
- John Newberg as Kent Dunbar
- Lauren Helling as Jane Kennedy
- David Joseph Martinez as Mario Batista
- Mikki Val as Betty
- J.W. Smith as Apartment Manager
- Shaquita Smith as Nurse
- Edward Parker as Protester
- Thada Catalon as Jury Foreman
- Aaron Mitchell as Juror
- Camryn Jones as Samantha
- Leslie Anne Whitman as Nurse
- Jo-Ann Robinson as Louisa Reilly
- Elton LeBlanc as Doctor
- Cynthia LeBlanc as Courtroom Spectator
- Spence Maughon as Vick Vargas
- Susan LeBrecque as Dr. Sylvia Touran
- Catherine Kim Poon as ER Nurse
- Ladson Deyne as Father John
- Jeanne Caldarera as Sister Jean
- Joshua Powell as Photographer
- Chad Governale as Detective
- Cynthia Huerta as Salma Batista
- Anthony Barbier as Courthouse Cop
- Ketrick Copeland as Baliff
- Stephanie Hearn Purcell as Reporter
- George Sanchez as Cardinal Sierra
- Reginal Mack as Body Guard 1
- Cruz Douglas Morgan as Student
- Gary Lee as Body Guard 2
- Charles Adams as Protester / Courtroom Guest / Couple (uncredited)
- Victoria Hardaway as Protester / Courtroom Guest / Couple (uncredited)
Production
Production began in 2016.[1]
Release
The film premiered at the American Black Film Festival at 4:00 p.m. on June 15, 2017,[2][3][4] before being released in the United States on January 16, 2018.
References
- ^ McNary, Dave (September 6, 2016). "'Created Equal': Aaron Tveit, Edy Ganem Co-Starring, Bill Duke to Direct".
- ^ "NYFA's Bill Duke Directs "Created Equal"". June 13, 2017.
- ^ "American Black Film Festival : : : : JUNE 13-17, 2018, MIAMI BEACH".
- ^ "NYFA Instructor Bill Duke's". article.wn.com.