THE LEAST AMONGT YOU
This is a small movie we filmed in Whittier, Ca. on the grounds of a now closed juvenile facility. It was perfect for our story as it took place at a seminary college, and even the chapel was charming- but hey, where are my movies with locations like Paris? Greece? Some tropical island???
Anyway, it is based on the true story of the first African-American student at a California Seminary in the 1960’s, how he got there, and how he found himself. I played the only female professor at the seminary college. I’m a bit of a rebel (I wear pants and smoke and drink), and am immersed in my own tragedy, so we sort of find each other. It’s a timely story and thought-provoking.
This was a small movie with a first time director. He had also written the script, so he had a great deal of passion for the project. He was fine, and a nice man, but I really realized how long I’ve been doing this (25 years!), and it gets harder and harder not to speak up when I witness novice mistakes. Nothing major, just bad scheduling decisions, or overly ambitious shot lists given the time constraints. Lou Gosset Jr. is in the movie - what a thrill, and William Devane - he’s a pro, and we would commiserate together if we noticed a bad decision. When did I become the old lady on the set?! Cedric Sanders, a relative unknown, had the lead role. He did a good job. What I enjoyed the most about Cedric was his work ethic. He was professional and earnest and really approached this wanting to be good, yet one had the feeling he was a real ladies-man off the set. Love that. I wish him a lot of future success.
You can see the trailer and some promotional materials if you visit TheLeastAmongYou.com The film was accepted into The Palm Springs International Film Festival, and is now on the festival circuit.
