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Tichina Arnold is solid in Atlanta Film Fest opener
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The made-in-Georgia “The Lena Baker Story” has at least one memorable element: a solid, gut-wrenching performance from lead actress Tichina Arnold.
“Lena Baker,” based on the true story of the only woman ever put to death in Georgia’s electric chair and filmed in south Georgia by Ralph Wilcox, is the opening night feature for the Atlanta Film Festival, which will run from Thursday to April 19.
Arnold commits herself to the role of an African-American woman, who in the 1940s was held as a sex slave by the white father of her employer. A late-night fight ends in death and Baker is convicted of murder and executed. She was posthumously pardoned 60 years later.
It’s a strong, dramatic performance, showing off Arnold’s edgier side and stands in stark contrast to the comedic roles she often does for television.
The supporting cast is equally solid and includes Beverly Todd (“The Bucket List,” “Crash”), Peter Coyote, Michael Rooker and Chris Burns.
“Lena Baker” will screen at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Atlantic Station. For tickets and full details go here
Are you interested in seeing “The Lena Baker Story”? Do you like Tichina Arnold’s work on television?
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By Voiceofreason
April 4, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this
I’m going to check out this movie, but I must say, the best I’ve ever seen her is that episode of Martin where she and Martin where fighting that wild beast in that room in Jamaica! Oh good lord, that is the funniest thing I’ve ever seen in my life. I call my closest friends when that episode comes on. Classic!
By Fan
April 4, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this
VoR, you are CORRECT! That is the funniest doggone thing every time I see it. I’ll check it out also.
By Thomas
April 4, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this
That ain’t no damn puppy!
By CHA
April 4, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this
I went to the single person play-reading of “Who Will Sing For Lena” by CAU’s Dr. Liddell and was very moved by this drama of a historical event that was biased and wrong; but during that time it was the norm. Now I will look forward to seeing the full cast film version and hope that every family goes to see and feel the horror this woman endurred, none in some backward jungle, but in the USA…, Suthern but still of this evolving land.
By SHANNON
April 15, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this
CONGRATS MR WILCOX, KAJUAN(EARL) IS VERY EXCITED. WE CAN’T WAIT FOR IT TO HIT THE BIG SCREEN. THANKS AGAIN FOR ALLOWING MY SON TO EXPERIENCE SOMETHIG OF THIS NATURE. GOD BLESS
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