DENVER, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- In the early 90s,
actor, comedian, writer and director, Robert Townsend, went against every obstacle
in Hollywood, relying on his
faith, street smarts, and tenacity to bring his passion project,
1991's "The Five Heartbeats," to big screens. The story of
the rise and fall of an African American vocal group in the 1960s,
the musical drama is the subject of Townsend's documentary,
"Making The Five Heartbeats." In addition to the
documentary, attendees will view an exclusive welcome from
Townsend.
Tickets for "Making The Five
Heartbeats" can be purchased online at
www.fathomevents.com and participating theater box offices.
Fathom Events presents "Making The Five Heartbeats" in
nearly 500 select movie theaters for one day on Monday, August 27 at 7
p.m. local time, through Fathom's Digital Broadcast
Network (DBN). For a complete list of theater locations, visit the
Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are
subject to change).
Townsend's documentary chronicles his inspiring journey to
present a new image of black people in cinema. A love letter to the
movie's fans, as well as a master-class on filmmaking, "Making
The Five Heartbeats" is told through behind-the-scenes footage
and personal stories with the five stars of the film (Townsend,
Michael Wright, Harry J
Lennix, Leon Robinson,
Tico Wells), plus co-writer
Keenen Ivory Wayans, and the
film's bad guy you love to hate, "Big Red" (Hawthorne
James).
"For all those fans that have seen the movie more than once, for
those that ask me when I'll will revisit 'The Five Heartbeats' with
a sequel, for those that love the R&B/soul groups that changed
the musical landscape of America, and to all that want to dive
deeper into this movie's creation, this documentary is for you,"
Townsend said. "I'm humbled by your ongoing love for 'The Five
Heartbeats' and proud to be bringing you 'Making The
Five Heartbeats.'"
"Robert
Townsend's 'Making The Five Heartbeats' was a
movie that resonated deeply with many people and we're pleased to
bring his wonderful documentary to cinemas nationwide," Fathom
Events CEO Ray Nutt said.
For artwork/photos/trailer related to "Making The Five
Heartbeats" visit the Fathom Events press site.
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is the leading event cinema distributor with
theater locations in all top 100 DMAs® (Designated Market Areas)
and ranks as one of the largest overall theater content
distributors. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC),
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group
(NYSE: RGC), Fathom Events offers a variety of unique entertainment
events in movie theaters such as live performances of the
Metropolitan Opera, top Broadway stage productions, major sporting
events, epic concerts, the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series,
inspirational events and popular anime franchises. Fathom Events
takes audiences behind the scenes for unique extras including
audience Q&As, backstage footage and interviews with cast and
crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events' live
Digital Broadcast Network ("DBN") is the largest cinema broadcast
network in North America, bringing
live and pre-recorded events to 941 locations and 1,496 screens in
181 DMAs. The company also provides corporations a compelling
national footprint for hosting employee meetings, customer rewards
events and new product launches. For more information, visit
www.FathomEvents.com.
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