Anthony R. Page (Film - TV - Theater - Photography - Design - Advocacy)

Fresh off of its win for BEST FEATURE FILM at the Black Film Festival of New Orleans , Atlanta-based filmmaker Aaron Spells ' debut film P.I.G.S. (Perpetrators In Government Systems) will be a part of both the Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival  and the Urban Film Festival .  The Urban Film Festival (UFF) takes place in Miami on Labor Day Weekend - September 1-3, 2023 . UFF celebrates culturally driven content, and is proud to be a platform for filmmakers to share the stories of their communities.  To learn more about the festival, go to: Urban Film Festival (Website) Later in the month, the film will be screened at The Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival (MCHRFF) in Atlanta, GA. The festival takes place September 19 - 23, 2023.  By promoting understanding and appreciation for world cultures, artistic and creative expression, and a commitment to global issues and social justice, the MCHRFF is an exciting opportunity to engage the College and con...

Dramatic Short Film Explores The Impact of Street Violence On Mothers (ATLANTA, GA) Have Mercy , a short film written and directed by Sid Powell is an official selection of the 5th annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival .  Have Mercy is about 2 mothers who are left to pick up the pieces after their son's worlds collide. Hand-picked by Powell because of their ability to execute raw and robust emotions instantaneously, the film stars Beliria Sims and Cherrie McRae , who have both become known for giving strong performances.  Through the film Powell poses a number of questions to mothers. What if it was your son that was taken from you with no hope of return? What if your son was seen as the perpetrator of destruction? What could you have done differently to keep your son from being fodder for the streets? How do you rectify the loss, the taking of another's life? “Have Mercy is a 'necessary' film, a 'relevant' film. It addresses the current climate ...