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catlover79 · 04-28-2011, 02:50 AM

http://www.huhealthcare.com/news/Hol...ANewMovie.html

Hollywood Comes to HUH to Film New Movie

By Kiara Walker

WASHINGTON -- Hollywood came to Howard University Hospital as film and television stars Lawrence Hilton Jacobs and Vernee’ Watson took over part of the hospital for an afternoon to film a new faith-based movie, “Nocturnal Agony,” the story of a young woman’s triumph over adversity.

The movie tells the story of Patty, who overcomes a drug addition to finish college. Patty goes on to marry and have an upper-middle class life, but only to relapse into addiction. There are some surprises in the film, as well as redemption.

“It shows how we all have skeletons in our closet, but through faith, anything is possible,” Watson said.

Jacobs, who has toured the country in faith-based plays, said this film is one that people can relate to without being beaten over the head with the message.

“It really shows the emotion that people experience in situations, without being preachy.” Jacobs said. “Sometimes the faith-based plays are a little over the top in that regard.”

Watson, who has appeared in hundreds of television commercials, and appeared in movies and numerous television shows, plays Lois Helms, Patty’s mother. Probably best known as Will Smith’s mother in “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” when not acting, she teaches acting, writes and directs shows and writes books and makes DVDs for children.

Jacobs, who is probably best known as Joe Jackson in “The Jacksons: An American Dream,” the movie “Cooley High” and the television series “Welcome Back, Kotter,” and Watson are expected to help bring their star power to the film to bring in more viewers.

“When you have a history, a body of work, that helps,” he said. “Fortunately, that never really dissipates, and that becomes an asset.”

While few of the cast and crew live in the Washington area, they have a dizzying number of ties to Howard University Hospital, Howard University, and Washington D.C.

For instance, Shuaib Mitchell, the film’s producer, director and screenwriter, is a graduate of Howard University, as are the first director, the director of photography and the co-producer.

Los Angeles-based Watson’s nephew and niece are graduates of Howard and her grandson was born in Howard University Hospital on Christmas day in 2008. Deidre LaWan Starnes plays the lead character, Patty. Starnes was born in Freedmen’s Hospital, now Howard University Hospital.

Annette James, who plays Patty’s best friend, is also a graduate of Howard, a former Prince George’s County police officer and is married to Chief Leroy James, head of the Department of Safety at Howard University.

Rae’Ven Larrymore Kelly, who played the young Tina Turner in “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” the young rape victim in “A Time To Kill” and has appeared in numerous television roles, now lives in Los Angeles, but she was born in Fairfax, Va.

The crew has been filming in and around Washington for the past two weeks. Aside from the hospital, they have filmed from a home in Fairfax, Va., and locations in Prince George’s County.

“Nocturnal Agony” is the second commercial release for Mitchell, a 1985 graduate in film and production. His first film, “Too Saved,” was also faith-based.

It is out on DVD and has done well for an extremely low-budget film.

“We’ve paid off our investors and everybody made money,” said Mitchell, who spent $15,000 on the production and shot it in four days. “I say this film is low budget; that was no budget,”

“Too Saved” also won the best film category at the Kingdomwood Christian Film Festival in Atlanta.

Starnes, who has been seen in numerous plays around D.C., said that through this new film, she wants people to realize that they don’t have to be ashamed of making a mistake.

“I want them to see that the Christian life isn’t always a perfect life, but that it’s filled with victories and overcoming” says Starnes.

Marvo301 · 04-28-2011, 02:25 PM

It's always nice to see celebrities using their talents in faith based projects.

catlover79 · 04-28-2011, 03:33 PM

Yes, it is. Plus, they both still look great!!

Brian Damage · 04-28-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Yes, it is. Plus, they both still look great!!

agreed!

catlover79 · 04-28-2011, 04:35 PM

I personally think she would've been a better choice to attend the TV Land Awards than Ellen Travolta, but I digress.

catlover79 · 04-30-2011, 12:13 AM

Who else thinks that Vernee looks an awful lot like Berlinda Tolbert (The Jeffersons)?

Marvo301 · 04-30-2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Who else thinks that Vernee looks an awful lot like Berlinda Tolbert (The Jeffersons)?

There is definitely a resemblance!

TVFactFan · 04-30-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I personally think she would've been a better choice to attend the TV Land Awards than Ellen Travolta, but I digress.

I never saw any eps with ellen travolta

catlover79 · 04-30-2011, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I never saw any eps with ellen travolta

She played Horshack's mother in a whopping 3 episodes. Vernajean was in 14 episodes!!!

Marvo301 · 04-30-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I never saw any eps with ellen travolta

Me neither! apparently she played Horshak's mother. I think there are other cast member's who were more deserving of being therethan her. I.E. Vernee Watson(Verna Jean), Helaine Lembeck (Judy Borden), Dennis Bowen (Todd Ludlow), Stephen Shortridge (Beau),
Charles Fleischer (Carvelli), or Bob Harcum (Murray). Of course none of them are related to John Travolta so they didn't get the invite!

catlover79 · 04-30-2011, 12:42 AM

I would've loved to see Charles Fleischer, especially. I think he would've fit in better as a Sweathog as Travolta was eased out than Beau, but I digress. Helaine Lembeck would've been a good choice. I like to think that if Debralee Scott (Hotsy Totsy) had lived, she would've been on that stage, too.

Marvo301 · 04-30-2011, 12:50 AM

In the episodes in which Carvelli appeared he was always a nemesis of the sweathogs so it would have been tricky (although not impossible) for him to become one of them. That being said it would have been great to see Charles Fleischer at the TV Land awards.

catlover79 · 04-30-2011, 04:28 PM

Good point!! I think everyone you mentioned were in more episodes than Ellen Travolta!!

TVFactFan · 04-30-2011, 04:43 PM

TV Land must have skipped those episodes-lol

catlover79 · 04-30-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

TV Land must have skipped those episodes-lol

04-28-2011, 02:50 AM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Boom Boom & Vernajean Today!!! http://www.huhealthcare.com/news/Hol...ANewMovie.html Hollywood Comes to HUH to Film New Movie By Kiara Walker WASHINGTON -- Hollywood came to Howard University Hospital as film and television stars Lawrence Hilton Jacobs and Vernee’ Watson took over part of the hospital for an afternoon to film a new faith-based movie, “Nocturnal Agony,” the story of a young woman’s triumph over adversity. The movie tells the story of Patty, who overcomes a drug addition to finish college. Patty goes on to marry and have an upper-middle class life, but only to relapse into addiction. There are some surprises in the film, as well as redemption. “It shows how we all have skeletons in our closet, but through faith, anything is possible,” Watson said. Jacobs, who has toured the country in faith-based plays, said this film is one that people can relate to without being beaten over the head with the message. “It really shows the emotion that people experience in situations, without being preachy.” Jacobs said. “Sometimes the faith-based plays are a little over the top in that regard.” Watson, who has appeared in hundreds of television commercials, and appeared in movies and numerous television shows, plays Lois Helms, Patty’s mother. Probably best known as Will Smith’s mother in “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” when not acting, she teaches acting, writes and directs shows and writes books and makes DVDs for children. Jacobs, who is probably best known as Joe Jackson in “The Jacksons: An American Dream,” the movie “Cooley High” and the television series “Welcome Back, Kotter,” and Watson are expected to help bring their star power to the film to bring in more viewers. “When you have a history, a body of work, that helps,” he said. “Fortunately, that never really dissipates, and that becomes an asset.” While few of the cast and crew live in the Washington area, they have a dizzying number of ties to Howard University Hospital, Howard University, and Washington D.C. For instance, Shuaib Mitchell, the film’s producer, director and screenwriter, is a graduate of Howard University, as are the first director, the director of photography and the co-producer. Los Angeles-based Watson’s nephew and niece are graduates of Howard and her grandson was born in Howard University Hospital on Christmas day in 2008. Deidre LaWan Starnes plays the lead character, Patty. Starnes was born in Freedmen’s Hospital, now Howard University Hospital. Annette James, who plays Patty’s best friend, is also a graduate of Howard, a former Prince George’s County police officer and is married to Chief Leroy James, head of the Department of Safety at Howard University. Rae’Ven Larrymore Kelly, who played the young Tina Turner in “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” the young rape victim in “A Time To Kill” and has appeared in numerous television roles, now lives in Los Angeles, but she was born in Fairfax, Va. The crew has been filming in and around Washington for the past two weeks. Aside from the hospital, they have filmed from a home in Fairfax, Va., and locations in Prince George’s County. “Nocturnal Agony” is the second commercial release for Mitchell, a 1985 graduate in film and production. His first film, “Too Saved,” was also faith-based. It is out on DVD and has done well for an extremely low-budget film. “We’ve paid off our investors and everybody made money,” said Mitchell, who spent $15,000 on the production and shot it in four days. “I say this film is low budget; that was no budget,” “Too Saved” also won the best film category at the Kingdomwood Christian Film Festival in Atlanta. Starnes, who has been seen in numerous plays around D.C., said that through this new film, she wants people to realize that they don’t have to be ashamed of making a mistake. “I want them to see that the Christian life isn’t always a perfect life, but that it’s filled with victories and overcoming” says Starnes. Attached Images
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04-28-2011, 02:25 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,453	It's always nice to see celebrities using their talents in faith based projects.
	__________________ Only a life lived for others is worth living. Albert Einstein A life isn't worth living unless it has impact on other lives. Jackie Robinson Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin

04-30-2011, 12:13 AM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Who else thinks that Vernee looks an awful lot like Berlinda Tolbert (The Jeffersons)? Attached Images

04-28-2011, 03:33 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Yes, it is. Plus, they both still look great!!

04-28-2011, 04:35 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I personally think she would've been a better choice to attend the TV Land Awards than Ellen Travolta, but I digress.

04-30-2011, 12:42 AM	#11
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I would've loved to see Charles Fleischer, especially. I think he would've fit in better as a Sweathog as Travolta was eased out than Beau, but I digress. Helaine Lembeck would've been a good choice. I like to think that if Debralee Scott (Hotsy Totsy) had lived, she would've been on that stage, too.

04-30-2011, 12:50 AM	#12
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,453	In the episodes in which Carvelli appeared he was always a nemesis of the sweathogs so it would have been tricky (although not impossible) for him to become one of them. That being said it would have been great to see Charles Fleischer at the TV Land awards.

04-30-2011, 04:28 PM	#13
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Good point!! I think everyone you mentioned were in more episodes than Ellen Travolta!!

04-30-2011, 04:43 PM	#14
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,062	TV Land must have skipped those episodes-lol