Shame is a powerful emotion, it aids in secrets, lies and deception. The constant need to cover up humiliation can be overwhelming, causing you to sabotage other aspects of your life. The problem is that secrets can only remain hidden for so long. Tyrese Gibson’s new short film “Shame”; which was produced by Academy Award winner Denzel Washington, embodies all of these emotions. Set in Detroit, Michigan in 1968, Gibson plays Lionel Jacobs, a nightclub singer whose world is rapidly unraveling due to his rampant drug and alcohol abuse. Though he’s married to one of his background singer, Bobbi Ann (Jennifer Hudson), Lionel’s demons and indiscretions are beginning to catch up with him. “Shame”...
- 10/12/2015
- by Aramide A Tinubu
- ShadowAndAct
The 19th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival, presented by Bet Networks with founding sponsor HBO, announced the addition of the world premiere of the Denzel Washington-produced short film "Shame," which stars Tyrese Gibson (who also wrote the script) and Jennifer Hudson, and is directed by Paul Hunter. In the film, up-and-coming soul singer Lionel Jacobs (played by Gibson) is working the nightclub scene, trying to climb to the top of the charts while married to his background singer Bobbi Ann (played by Hudson). He wants to do right by his wife and their children but, his struggle with drugs and alcohol test the strength of his fidelity and their...
- 9/15/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
His latest film, "Furious 7," broke box office records -- but Tyrese Gibson already has his eyes on something bigger: An Oscar. The R&B singer/actor just completed a 23-minute short film called "Shame," which he wrote and stars in alongside Jennifer Hudson. The short, which premieres next Tuesday, was produced by Denzel Washington. Yeah, Gibson's surrounded himself with some really respected names -- and working with two-time Academy Award winning Washington was a bit of wish-fulfillment for the singer. "I've said for many years that as an actor I wouldn't feel like I really made it as an actor until I worked with Denzel Washington," Gibson tells toofab. "I guess dreams do come true! Having him on board as a producer has taken the integrity, energy and seriousness around this short to new heights. I'm honored to see my name in the same credits with my hero." And...
- 6/18/2015
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
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