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| SHADOWBOXER is an emotionally-charged, full-throttle noir, which delves deep into the harsh underworld of organized crime and uncovers the complex lives of trained assassins, Mikey (Cuba Gooding Jr.) and Rose (Helen Mirren). But when a brutal crime boss wants his wife dead, Rose has a change of heart when they find her pregnant. And so, the three begin a harrowing life on the run. Driven by fierce love, Rose and Mikey protect their adopted family from present danger - looking to redeem their tragic past. In this taut thriller, Daniels continues to draw characters and stories from the darkest edges of life. Unafraid to tackle controversial social issues, Daniels carves out his own creative niche in independent cinema, marked by a commitment to multidimensional representations of African-Americans.
SHADOWBOXER marks the directorial debut of Lee Daniels, producer of the Academy Award-nominated MONSTER'S BALL and the critically acclaimed THE WOODSMAN. -Taken from Official Site. Released US:: July 21 2006 UK:: TBA |
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| Vanessa on the film, the cast and the creative team:: �It�s a love story � self love, love for another life.� The SHADOWBOXER cast describes first-time director Lee Daniels an inspiring, seductive and idiosyncratic force. �He�s really focused. He�s a perfectionist,� says Ferlito. �He�s very charismatic, so it�s impossible to stay mad at him. He�s extremely bright, not only book-wise but streetwise.� Mirren, universally admired by the director and cast, brought a natural and relaxed professionalism to the set. Notes Ferlito, �she�s an amazing woman. One of the greatest actors or our time � but also normal and cool.� Edge is what SHADOWBOXER is all about, and when Vanessa Ferlito was looking for a substantive, dramatic, edgy role, she found it in Vickie. �It was very emotional role,� explains Ferlito. �Vickie is depressed � her world is flipped upside down, and it�s out of the ordinary and serious. I had to go places I�ve never been.� Stephen Dorff, who portrays Vickie�s ruthless husband Clayton, says �Vanessa has an old school class and an edge that is very unique.� �It was a very collaborative process. We were a family,� says Ferlito. �I loved going to work every day, working with such great actors.� |
| DVD available Nov 7th 2006 |