May 2 @ 7:45 pm – 9:15 pm
A dramady about a disgraced funeral planner who returns home to rebuild her reputation and reclaim her dominance in the competitive and sometimes funny death business.
In Attendance
Speaker
Denzel
Whitaker
CEO / President, Blackmouf
Bio
Born in Torrance, California, Denzel Whitaker is best known for his award-winning role in THE GREAT DEBATERS, performing opposite of his two namesakes, Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker. Numerous film and television shows list Denzel’s name including fan favorites: BLACK PANTHER, CUT THROAT CITY, THE PURGE TV series, U SHOOT VIDEOS?, ALL THAT and TRAINING DAY. In 2011, Denzel simultaneously began developing his skillsets as a filmmaker. His latest film ‘5150’, is a two-time Audience Award winner. Co-written and directed by Denzel, starring Jovan Adepo and EP’d by David Oyelowo, the film is currently being developed into a TV series.
Speaker
Chiké
Okonkwo
Co-Founder, Mansa
Bio
Chiké Okonkwo is a British Nigerian Actor, Producer, Entrepreneur and Activist. His work in theater encompassed stints at the UK’s ROYAL NATIONAL THEATRE, and ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, including his performance in the award-winning production of JULIUS CAESAR that went to New York in 2013. That year, Okonkwo was also commended for his role in Arthur Miller’s ALL MY SONS at the Royal Exchange Theater. After relocating to the US, his work has included his role in the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award winner at the Sundance Film Festival, THE BIRTH OF A NATION. He starred opposite Gabrielle Union on the hit BET series BEING MARY JANE. Chiké received the BEST ACTOR award at SERIESFEST, for his lead role in TV Pilot DISTEMPER and is currently on screens in LA BREA, which has just concluded its third season on NBC.
