Project Detail

Into The Promised Land

Synopsis

Vanessa and Maurice, an African-American couple with five kids, leave Alaska for Las Vegas in search of a better life. Filmed over four years, it is a story of love and family set against the turbulent backdrop of economic boom and bust.

Details

Year
2010
Type of project
Features
Running time
89 mins
Format
HD
Director
Jason Massot
Producer
Sandra Whipham
Executive Producer
Sandra Whipham
Editor
Alan Mackay
Director of Photography
Jason Massot

Genre

Production Status

Production Company

RISE films

46 Berwick Street
London W1F 8SG
UK

T +44 (0)20 3214 6072

Sales Company

RISE films

46 Berwick Street
London W1F 8SG
UK

T +44 (0)20 3214 6072

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