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The Lady Makers, Starring Jasmine Guy, Premieres in Atlanta July 20th
ATLANTA – The Lady Makers, a film written, produced, and directed by Tony Tite and starring Jasmine Guy, is an inspiring and transformative look into the lives of three elderly Jewish sisters who were appointed by a Judge to house and socially rehabilitate three young women from troubled backgrounds. The Lady Makers will premiere in Atlanta at the Aurora Cineplex, 5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, Georgia on Wednesday, July 20th at 7 PM.
A caring housekeeper (Jasmine Guy – “Emma’) and a protective gardener (E. Warren Davis – “Potato”) support three elderly Jewish sisters who are left to keep what remains of a most sacred vow. As a merciful judge grants three wayward young women a lifeline of hope, lives are merged as they confront cultural resistance while trying to cross the barriers of ethnic tensions, decency, and respect.
Based on an original story and script by Tite, The Lady Makers tells the story of a caring housekeeper ( Guy ) and a protective gardener (E. Warren Davis ) supporting three elderly Jewish sisters who are left to keep what remains of a most sacred vow. As a merciful judge grants three wayward young women a lifeline of hope, the lives of the sisters and the young women begin to merge, however cultural and moral differences create conflict as the young woman rebel again the sisters’ rules of decency and respect. Eventually, everyone is forced to confront the realities of their decisions when the power of redemption crosses the barrier of ethnic tensions.
Known for her comic and lovable role as Whitley in A Different World, and more recently the BET television series, HARLEM, Guy stars as Emma, a caring, and protective housekeeper who will stop at nothing to ensure the sisters are not compromised or threatened by the young women’s presence in their home and in their lives. Guy’s portrayal of indomitable Emma is riveting.
The ensemble cast includes an impressive mix of seasoned performers and newcomers. Isa Goldberg, who appears as Grace, was featured in the CBS-TV series BULL and is a sought-after voice-over talent as well as a respected film, commercial and theater actress. Sallye Hooks, featured as Hannah is an actress known for Doctor Sleep, Grandpa and 90 Minutes in Heaven. Penelope Grover, who appears as Rebecca was featured in the films, Match Struck, the critically acclaimed, Harbor Island and Playing with Mr. Greeley. E. Warren Davis, fresh from his independently produced film, Negative Exposure, is featured in the role of Potato, a Gardner and handyman who dispenses wisdom, compassion and fatherly advice to the young women. Rounding out the cast as the troubled young women are newcomers, Amber Reign-Smith, who appears as Marvelous, Danielle Madison is Shirley and Lupe Leon is Rose. The Lady Makers will screen at the Aurora Cineplex in Roswell, GA and select theaters nationally. The film will also be available for streaming at www.theladymakers.com .