“I inform tales by my music, at all times hoping folks really feel empowered to beat something,” 2 Chainz mentioned. “Pink Clay is an extension of that”
A brand new quick movie from 2 Chainz is on the best way. On Friday, the rapper revealed that he teamed up with actor Omar Epps to co-write Pink Clay, which is set to premiere on the Atlanta Movie Pageant on Saturday.
“I inform tales by my music, at all times hoping folks really feel empowered to beat something,” 2 Chainz informed Selection. “Pink Clay is an extension of that.”
Christian Nolan Jones, the award-winning director behind Glitter Ain’t Gold, directed the movie. The quick movie follows Nook (Christopher A’mmanuel), a teen dealing with a troublesome upbringing as his mom offers with drug habit. Together with his finest pal Bub, he seems to be towards a greater life even when it’s exhausting to flee the world he’s in.
“Atlanta is stuffed with resilience, and bringing Nook and Bub’s story to life—on a regular basis of us combating to outlive—means the whole lot to me,” he mentioned. “Creating this with Omar Epps was actually legendary.”
The movie is about in 2003 and stars Rutina Wesley and Jaylen Ragin. Director James and Ebbs additionally function government producers. The movie additionally contains a 2 Chainz track that includes Ronald Isley and the Isley Brothers, “The ATL Expertise.”
“My inspiration to jot down this movie got here from the necessity to unpack brutal truths, and showcase the complexities of why black and brown communities normalize trauma,” Epps informed Selection. “It’s my hope to encourage conversations [that] inspire folks to have extra grace, and compassion in the direction of each other.”
Together with Pink Clay, movies reminiscent of Shade Guide, The Video games in Black & White, and Removing of the Eye are additionally a part of the 2025 Atlanta Movie Fest lineup.
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