Jay-Z - 'Smile'

Smile is an honest expression of inner struggle, a young woman living in a community that left no room for freedom of sexuality. In a love letter to his mother, Gloria Carter, JAY-Z, tells her story of raising a preadolescent son, whilst living in Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects. The piece explore’s the battle against one’s hardship, environment, and unaccepting culture— while exploring self-identity.

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Credits

Director:

Miles Jay

Executive Producer:

Patrick Milling-Smith, Brian Carmody, Allison Kunzman

Producer:

Saul Germaine

Screenwriter:

Miles Jay

Cinematographer:

Stuart Winecoff

Editor:

Ben Jordan

Production Designer:

Akin McKenzie

Music:

JAY-Z

Principal Cast:

Gloria Carter, Dominique Fishback, Isi Laborde, Taylor Thomas, Guy Lockard

Additional Credits:

Costume Designer: Miyako Bellizzi, Production Supervisor: Amanda Summers, 1st Assistant Director: Kamen Velkovsky, Jack McKenna, Casting: Laura Rosenthal, Maribeth Fox, Art Director: Cheyenne Ford, Colorist: Alex Bickel, Mike Howell, Sound Mixer: Joshua Berger, Stedicam: Stew Cantrell, 1st Assistant Camera: June Zandona, Christian Cruz

Contact

Publicity Contact:

Pat Heywood
heywood@smugglersite.com
212.337.3327

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Year:
2017
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Runtime:
08:24 mins