Movie Description
Finding the Gold Within
(2014)Overview
Six young black men from Akron, Ohio, enter college, determined to redefine society's images and low expectations. Despite their confidence, the stark reality of being away from home brings a series of crises. Well trained in critical and metaphorical thinking, and unusually articulate about their inner lives, each of the protagonists guides us to his core. Since sixth grade, they have been part of an innovative mentoring program called 'Alchemy, Inc.' that uses mythological stories, drumming and writing. In the twice-yearly reunion workshops everyone speaks of his trials and his triumphs with authenticity, intelligence, honesty and heart. In turns quiet, thoughtful and exuberant, the six protagonists grow before our eyes, whether navigating racial provocations, or seeking support with new friends, estranged fathers and wise grandmothers.
Featured Crew
- Director : Karina Epperlein
- Producer : Karina Epperlein
- Writer : Karina Epperlein
- Editor : Karina Epperlein,Chelsea Walton,James Gowdey
- Cast : G Kwame Scruggs,Michael Meade,Jerry Kwame William,Brandyn Costa,Stacee Starr,Darius Simpson,Tyler Jones,Imani Scruggs,Shawntrail Smith,Aaron Corey,Adam Tabler,Alex Tabler,Charlie Williams III,Chevin Meadows,CJ Sibley,D’Antonio Palmer,Gerld Weaver,Isaiah Wheeler,Jazel Garrett,Kylan D Hood,Marlon Oden,Marquise Fowler,Maurice Green,Nate Harris,Prescott Williams,Roosevelt Dotson,Sam Wheeler,Sergio Duboise,Shawn Taylor Jr,Terrance Bagley,Tramel McMillan,Terrell Hill,Carlos Y Figueroa,Ajonte Dardie,Brandon Evans,Brandon Riddle,Charles Lee Barnett III,Darren Allen Townsend,Dashawn Felton,Darius William,Eryen Simmons,Jason Yang,Jermane Bolden Jr III,Kenneth Amos,Marcellous Sledge,Montavius Sill,Tre’Von Noel Coleman,Zethran Jackson,Sabrina Scruggs,Gene P Scruggs,Shirley E Feaster,Alan Jones,Tracie Jones,Shaiana Jones,Kennede Mitchell,Dominic Devon Smith Jr,Jackie Daniels,Barbara J Carey,Demetrius Simpson,Barbara Brown,Amy Brown,Desere Brown,Zoe Mae Brown
Cast
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Original TitleFinding the Gold Within
Status Released
Release Information
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2014-10-03
Original Language
Runtime 01h 33m
Homepagehttp://goldthefilm.com
Production CompaniesKarinafilms
Genres
- Documentary
- Drama