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Atlanta’s Afemo Omilami cast in N.C. movie
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta-based actor Afemo Omilami will portray civil rights activist Golden A. Frinks in “Blood Done Sign My Name,” the film adaptation of Timothy Tyson’s book about an African American Vietnam vet falsely accused of killing a white woman in North Carolina.
“Blood” will begin filming this month in Charlotte and co-stars Nate Parker (“The Great Debaters”). The director is Jeb Stuart, who wrote “Die Hard” and “The Fugitive.”
During the civil rights movement, Frinks, who some called “The Great Agitator,” became known for conducting non-violent acts of protest.
Omilami recently completed two more episodes of TV’s “Ghost Whisperer” and last month had stage roles in “The Piano Lesson,” “Jitney” and “Seven Guitars” at the Kennedy Center in Washington for director Kenny Leon.
With his wife Elisabeth, Omilami co-directs the Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless program in Atlanta.
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By Eve
May 12, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this
This is wonderful news and a well deserved opportunity for Mr. Omilami. I have a lot of respect for both he and his lovely wife. Can’t wait to see the movie!
By Eve
May 12, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
This is wonderful news and a well deserved opportunity for Mr. Omilami. I have a lot of respect for both he and his lovely wife. Can’t wait to see the movie!