Special BABCCF 2002 Issue

TWO DEGREES HEATS UP AT RALEIGH STUDIOS
Full Circle Entertainment/Bandwagon Filmworks in association with DC Curry Productions is proud to announce the successful completion and initial studio screening of their first feature film, "TWO DEGREES," starring D.C. Curry, William L. Johnson, Yvette Ward, Tony Spires, Sharon Brathwaite and Chantal Lashon. The film was screened Wednesday, December 5th at Raleigh Studios, Hollywood. The 35mm feature was executive produced by D.C. Curry and Rhonda L. Spires. Two Degrees was written, produced and directed by Tony Spires.

Nearly 150 invitees, which represented a strong cross-section of the film's prospective market, laughed, cried and enjoyed the thrills as the story's heroes, villains and strong supporting characters took them on a high-powered rollercoaster ride of action and emotion. In attendance were the film's stars Curry, Spires, Johnson, Ward, Lashon and Brathwiate. Also in attendance were standout supporting actors Gigi Bolden and Dino Shorte, along with featured actor (and rapper) Imani Walker and actress, comedienne Annie McKnight.

Also attending were the film's Executive producer Rhonda L. Spires, casting director Traci Law, music composer Ida Bodin, production designer Ken Ellis, director of photography Lawrence Schweich, Hip Hop producer/performer Krushadelic, Locations manager Robert Law, comedians, Quincy Reyes, Nema Williams, Sunset, Darryl Sivad, Wiley Roberts, Mike McDonald and D'Militant. Other notables attending included former studio head Ken Rotcop, actress and instructor Adilah Barnes, Praxis Studios head Bryan Albright, filmmaker Chann Berry, agents Matt Blake and William Rodriguez, popular comedian Arnez J. and co-star of the Steve Harvey Show, Wendy Raquel Robinson. The historic occasion concluded successfully with a champagne reception immediately following the screening.