"Ambivalent Hope: A Gun and a Prayer" Short Film/Book Trailer

"Ambivalent Hope: A Gun and a Prayer" is the first ever book trailer in short film style. It chronicles the life of a young man raised in poverty in the city of Los Angeles.

  • Krystle Rich
    Director
    Time Warner Cable Sports on-air Host LA, NFL producer/editor, Author, freelance videographer
  • Krystle Rich
    Writer
    author of "Ambivalent Hope: A Gun and a Prayer" book
  • Krystle Rich
    Producer
    Head producer of the NFL's "Around the NFL" podcast
  • Jennifer Marie
    Key Cast
  • Tray McVay
    Key Cast
  • Christian Isaiah
    Key Cast
  • Don-Ray Hall
    Key Cast
  • Chance Harlem Jr.
    Key Cast
  • Cedric Lorrell
    Key Cast
  • Sabin Rich
    Key Cast
  • Jenell Manzi
    Key Cast
  • Martel Shaw
    Key Cast
  • Jhas Williams-Wood
    Key Cast
  • Larrissa Gayton
    Key Cast
  • Jacquelin Lorraine
    Key Cast
  • Franceli Chapman
    Key Cast
  • Whitney Wiley
    Key Cast
  • Tyler Dragon
    Key Cast
  • Amber Robinson
    Key Cast
  • Kevin Welbeck
    Key Cast
  • Christian Broussard
    Key Cast
  • Orlando Magnus Griffin
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Short, Other
  • Genres:
    drama, action
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 28, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Canon 7D
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Krystle Rich

Krystle Rich is the first ever author in literary history to produce a book trailer in short film style to promote her book "Ambivalent Hope: A Gun and a Prayer." Rich is an award-winning producer for the National Football League (NFL). Rich serves as a sports and wellness reporter for Time Warner Cable in Los Angeles, California where she works with numerous professional athletes. Rich graduated from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Mandarin Chinese. Rich is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. Twitter: @KrystleRich.

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Director Statement

Thank you very much for taking the time to watch the "Ambivalent Hope: A Gun and a Prayer" short film. It purposely leaves numerous holes where you have to fill in the blank with your own imagination. It presents issues in our society that are relatable to all regardless of race, religion or socioeconomic status. I directed, produced, wrote, filmed and edited this short as a one-woman-band. I hope you enjoy!