The Mayor's Race
Synopsis
As a complete amateur, he steps into the world of politics. Despite his charisma and intellect, his biggest battle is believing anyone will take this black guy from the ghetto serious.
In a tight race, he must accept his loss in front of rolling cameras. Though feeling personally ashamed, losing has even a greater significance as the city carries a history of exclusion and racism.
Bristol was part of the slave trade, was struck by a civil rights movement in the 1960's inspired by Martin Luther King and had the black youth revolting in the 1980's, which caused a nationwide riot. Today it is the increasing fear of muslims that shatters the city.
Despite his doubts, Marvin decides to run again. More professional, stronger and with the vital support of the muslim community. Will he manage to break the circle of history and become the first mayor of African decent of a city in Europe?
Details
- Year
- 2018
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 80 mins
- Format
- HD
- Director
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Loraine Blumenthal 1st Feature
- Co-Producer
- Rob Mitchell
- Executive Producer
- Loraine Blumenthal
- Editor
- Lucian Busse
- Director of Photography
- Loraine Blumenthal
- Sound
- Rob Mitchell, Shawn Sobers
- Principal cast
- Marvin Rees, Paul Stephenson, Hibaq Jama
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Loraine Blumenthal
Nogatstraße 1912051 Berlin
Germany
Sales Company
Loraine Blumenthal
Nogatstraße 1912051 Berlin / Germany
loraineblumenthal@gmail.com
info@themayorsracefilm.comLoraine BlumenthalNogatstraße 19
12051 Berlin
Germany
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