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BLACK HERCULES Short Film Competition

BLACK HERCULES

Description

Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM: DOCUMENTARY 2

A soulfully candid pilgrimage into the life and times of street bodybuilder, Craig Monson, and the social dichotomy of Black LA that made him a legend.

Bios

Raised on the South Side of Chicago, Emmy®-nominated director Rodney Lucas is known for his uncanny ability to capture Black and Brown communities with sensitivity, beauty and emotion. Rising from a childhood marked by untimely deaths and homelessness, Lucas’ work is centered on advocating for the oppressed and voiceless.

Contact

Rodney Lucas
Southside Films
saypeace@southsidefilms.tv

Details

Country: USA

Year: 2024

Director: Rodney Lucas

Screenwriter: Rodney Lucas

Producers: Sari Thayer, Rhea Scott

Executive Producers: Justin Lacob, Bryn Mooser, Helen Hollien

Directors of Photography: Gary Long, Kassim Norris

Editors: Tim Ringwood, Ben Schwaeber

Production Designer: Rodney Lucas

Music: Carmichael Music Lover, Veto Money

Cast/Featuring: Craig Monson

Running Time (minutes): 10

Language: English

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