In the new BET+ original film “Kemba,’ a sheltered college student falls in love with a man, only to learn that he is not who she believes him to be. Instead of the loving man that she imagines, he is actually a drug kingpin. After being abused and manipulated, she finds herself at the center of the war on drugs. Based on the real-life story of Kemba Smith, the film premieres on the streaming service on Thursday, Feb. 22, before arriving on BET in the future. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of BET+.
How to Watch 'Kemba' When: Thursday, February 22, 2024 Where: BET+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of BET+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month bet+ via amazon.com About 'Kemba'
Based on the true story of Kemba Smith, “Kemba” tells the story of a sheltered college student who falls in love with the wrong...
How to Watch 'Kemba' When: Thursday, February 22, 2024 Where: BET+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of BET+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month bet+ via amazon.com About 'Kemba'
Based on the true story of Kemba Smith, “Kemba” tells the story of a sheltered college student who falls in love with the wrong...
- 2/22/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Exclusive: Siddiq Saunderson has signed with M88 for representation.
Most recently, Saunderson portrayed rapper Dennis Coles in the Hulu series Wu-Tang: An American Saga during the show’s first two seasons. A loving 19-year-old who would do anything to protect his friends and family, Dennis, aka “D-Love,” also has an untapped talent that helps him grow into the artist Ghostface Killah. The drama returns for its third and final season on February 15, 2023.
Additional television credits include BET’s Boomerang and Netflix’s Messiah.
This year, Saunderson will also be seen in the BET original film Kemba, inspired by the life of criminal justice reform advocate Kemba Smith. He will star as Khalif, Kemba’s college boyfriend.
Previously, Saunderson played Mercutio in the indie drama R#J. The “Gen Z” version of Romeo & Juliet, which premiered at Sundance, was adapted by Timur Bekmambetov and directed by Carey Williams.
He will...
Most recently, Saunderson portrayed rapper Dennis Coles in the Hulu series Wu-Tang: An American Saga during the show’s first two seasons. A loving 19-year-old who would do anything to protect his friends and family, Dennis, aka “D-Love,” also has an untapped talent that helps him grow into the artist Ghostface Killah. The drama returns for its third and final season on February 15, 2023.
Additional television credits include BET’s Boomerang and Netflix’s Messiah.
This year, Saunderson will also be seen in the BET original film Kemba, inspired by the life of criminal justice reform advocate Kemba Smith. He will star as Khalif, Kemba’s college boyfriend.
Previously, Saunderson played Mercutio in the indie drama R#J. The “Gen Z” version of Romeo & Juliet, which premiered at Sundance, was adapted by Timur Bekmambetov and directed by Carey Williams.
He will...
- 1/17/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: MPI Original Films and BET have added to the cast of their feature Kemba, inspired by the life of criminal justice reform advocate Kemba Smith, with Michelle Hurd (Star Trek: Picard), Sean Patrick Thomas (Till), Siddiq Saunderson (Wu-Tang: An American Saga) and June Carryl (Helstrom) signing on for roles. Nesta Cooper will lead the cast of the film directed by Kelley Kali, which is currently shooting in Atlanta, as previously announced.
The upcoming film follows Kemba (Cooper) as a young college student who falls in love with a man, only to learn he is a drug kingpin who leads her down a path of abuse and manipulation, placing her in the middle of the government’s “war on drugs,” and ultimately landing her in federal prison. While Hurd and Thomas will play Kemba’s loving parents Odessa and Gus, details as to Saunderson and Carryl’s roles haven’t been disclosed.
The upcoming film follows Kemba (Cooper) as a young college student who falls in love with a man, only to learn he is a drug kingpin who leads her down a path of abuse and manipulation, placing her in the middle of the government’s “war on drugs,” and ultimately landing her in federal prison. While Hurd and Thomas will play Kemba’s loving parents Odessa and Gus, details as to Saunderson and Carryl’s roles haven’t been disclosed.
- 11/4/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Nesta Cooper (See) has signed on to star in the feature-length drama Kemba, inspired by the life of criminal justice reform advocate Kemba Smith, which Kelley Kali (I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking)) is directing for MPI Original Films and BET.
Kemba picks up with its title character (played by Cooper) as a college student, as she falls in love with a man, only to learn he is a drug kingpin who leads her down a path of abuse and manipulation, placing her in the middle of the government’s “war on drugs,” and ultimately landing her in federal prison. The film will focus on themes paramount in today’s national conversations, including institutional racism, racial inequality and the vital need for criminal justice and prison reform — having its television premiere on BET, with additional launch and distribution plans to be announced at a later date.
MPI’s Stacey Parks,...
Kemba picks up with its title character (played by Cooper) as a college student, as she falls in love with a man, only to learn he is a drug kingpin who leads her down a path of abuse and manipulation, placing her in the middle of the government’s “war on drugs,” and ultimately landing her in federal prison. The film will focus on themes paramount in today’s national conversations, including institutional racism, racial inequality and the vital need for criminal justice and prison reform — having its television premiere on BET, with additional launch and distribution plans to be announced at a later date.
MPI’s Stacey Parks,...
- 9/16/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Bvlgari and Tribeca Studios have recruited Oscar-nominee Cynthia Erivo to host its Female Trailblazers Series focused on highlighting resilient and extraordinary women through short films.
On Monday, the singer-actress will host virtual panels for two films, Lot 448 and Ezinma. The series, which starts at 6 p.m. Et, will kick off with Bella Monticelli’s Lot 448. Monticelli’s short work follows an art activist as she attempts to stop a rare artifact from falling into corrupt hands.
Ezinma, from Alison Chernick, follows a violinist who is revolutionizing the world of classical music. The titular character takes her rigorous classical training and transforms it into a fresh, radical and intersectional genre of her own, gaining the recognition of notable artists including Beyoncé.
The two films are among the six titles produced across Bvlgari’s three-year partnership with Tribeca Studios and the final to premiere in association with Tribeca Film Festival. The complete...
On Monday, the singer-actress will host virtual panels for two films, Lot 448 and Ezinma. The series, which starts at 6 p.m. Et, will kick off with Bella Monticelli’s Lot 448. Monticelli’s short work follows an art activist as she attempts to stop a rare artifact from falling into corrupt hands.
Ezinma, from Alison Chernick, follows a violinist who is revolutionizing the world of classical music. The titular character takes her rigorous classical training and transforms it into a fresh, radical and intersectional genre of her own, gaining the recognition of notable artists including Beyoncé.
The two films are among the six titles produced across Bvlgari’s three-year partnership with Tribeca Studios and the final to premiere in association with Tribeca Film Festival. The complete...
- 1/28/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario and Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
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