ANNOUNCEMENT: I Am An American: The Making of an Anthem

PRESS RELEASE

I AM AN AMERICAN: MAKING OF AN ANTHEM
World Premiere
San Diego Black Film Festival
January 28 – 31, 2010

The screening will be held Saturday, January, 30 at 4:30 p.m. at the United Artists Horton Plaza 14– 475 Horton Plaza in San Diego.

From Air America to Access Hollywood, the “I Am An American” song has been praised by media nationwide since its 2008 release. Now, the seasoned musicians are releasing their 45-minute documentary, The Making of an Anthem, which follows Mr. Gamble through the “I Am An American” recording process at the Kimmel Center with the Temple University orchestra and choirs, and goes behind the scenes into the legendary Philadelphia International Records studio with the iconic Patti LaBelle. A powerful segment of the history of Father Divine and the Peace Mission Movement comes to life with vintage footage from the 1960s. The film is interspersed with a number of interviews that speak to the meaning and inspiration behind this project, and the tremendous honor that resulted from this unique collaboration.

“At a time of change in history, I believe America has a renewed feeling of patriotism. I’m proud to have produced a song in hopes of keeping that spirit alive through music and the message it gives. I’m especially proud to have the opportunity to share the song and its story at a festival whose primary mission is to preserve and promote African American cinema and the education of media arts. It is my hope that we as Americans continue to have the renewed sense of pride and patriotism that ‘I Am An American’ inspires.” – Kenny Gamble

You can view a brief video about the project here:

http://www.youtube.com/iamanamericansite

For further information about the “I Am An American” project, you can visit www.iamanamerican.us.

For further information about the film festival, please visit www.sandiegoblackfilmfestival.com.

Austin Leech
Two Sheps That Pass…
www.twoshepsthatpass.com