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Bragg N East

"...ART THAT HAS MEANING not only for the city but also the neighborhood" ―NEWS & OBSERVER (Newspaper Front Page Story)

"HEARTFELT story." ―Alex Kendrick, director of FIREPROOF

Inspired by true events, a life shattering tragedy unites two former adversaries in search of answers: a police officer and a gang-member, both hardened by years of working the streets.

Bragg N East is a gritty, faith-oriented police drama about hopeless lives in inner-city Raleigh, North Carolina-and of the hope-filled vision of a local cop, Robert, whose inspired outreach of love changes the lives of many in that community-especially that of the gang member and drug dealer, Dae'Quan.

While the story line is fictional, it is inspired by true events and the experiences of Raleigh officer Robert Wagner, whose vision this film promotes and honors.

FEATURED QUOTES:
"This is an inspiring short film that makes you want to get out and do more for the people in your community."
―April Kruger, Movie Reviewer and COO/Producer, Cross Shadow Productions

"This film with it's compelling music, cinematography, and acting inspires hope in our violent world." ―Diane Howard, Performance Studies PhD & Producer/Coach /Actor for redemptive movies

FEATURED TV NEWS FEATURES:
WRAL Tar Heel Traveler | "Raleigh cop tells his story through 'Bragg 'n East" | Aired Mar 4, 2014 | By Scott Mason | http://tiny.cc/xaptex

WNBC-17 WNCN | Raleigh Cop Raising Funds For Feature Film | Aired 2013 | http://tiny.cc/8bptex

FEATURED NEWSPAPER HEADLINE STORIES:
NEWS & OBSERVER - Saturday Newspaper Cover | "'Bragg N East' film garners praise and criticism in Raleigh" | Printed Nov 8, 2014 | By Thomasi McDonald | http://tiny.cc/gkn4ox

SUN JOURNAL - Sunday Newspaper Cover | "Beat Cop's Challenges Demoralize, Then Inspire Him" | Printed Mar 8, 2014 | By Bill Hand | http://tiny.cc/2w38px

  • Rob Underhill
    Director
    Dar He: The Lynching of Emmett Till
  • Robert Wagner
    Director
  • Bill Hand
    Writer
  • Robert Wagner
    Producer
  • Krystal Wagner
    Producer
  • Aravind Ragupathi
    Producer
  • Rob Underhill
    Producer
  • Withinayard Ministries (501c3 501c3 nonprofit organization)
    Producer
  • Robert Wagner
    Key Cast
  • Michael Rosander
    Key Cast
    Adrenaline
  • Tenae Downing
    Key Cast
  • Robert "Tank" Crayton
    Key Cast
    Southern Fried Stings
  • Drew Solomon
    Key Cast
  • Moise Tabon
    Key Cast
  • Bishop Bruce Rogers
    Key Cast
  • Jennifer Russoli
    Key Cast
  • Timmy Richardson
    Key Cast
    Tyler Perry's, If Loving You Is Wrong
  • Steven Grove
    Original Score Composer
  • Robert Wagner
    Editors
  • Stewart Nelsen
    Editors
    Pulp Fiction, Ronin
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Social Issues
  • Runtime:
    24 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 10, 2014
  • Production Budget:
    12,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    RED Epic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Festival De Cannes Short FIlm Corner
    Cannes, France
    May 20, 2014
    European Premiere
  • 30th Black International Cinema, Berlin
    Berlin, Germany
    May 2, 2015
    BEST FILM
  • North Carolina Family Film Festival
    Winton, North Carolina
    September 20, 2014
    BEST NARRATIVE FILM
  • 15th Cape Fear Independent Film Festival
    Wilmington, North Carolina
    June 13, 2015
    Winner BEST FAMILY/FAITH FILM & Nominated BEST SHORT
  • 6th Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival
    Houston, Texas
    October 4, 2014
    BEST SHORT FILM 2nd Place
  • The Best Film Fest

    March 17, 2016
    BEST PRODUCTION
  • 9th New Bern Film Festival
    New Bern, North Carolina
    November 6, 2014
    OPENING SELECTION
  • FAM Fest
    Rock Hill, South Carolina
    August 14, 2015
    CAROLINA REGIONAL AWARD
  • On the Reel Film Festival
    Douglasville, Georgia
    April 25, 2015
    BEST COSTUMES
  • Gideon Film Festival
    Orlando, Florida
    July 15, 2014
    Nominated BEST SOUND & BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
  • 21st Twin Rivers Multimedia Festival
    Asheville, North Carolina
    July 12, 2014
    HONORARY MENTION
  • 12th Wild Rose Independent Film Festival
    Des Moines, Iowa
    November 8, 2014
    Nominated BEST COSTUMES
  • Gwinnett Center International Film Festival
    Duluth, Georgia
    August 2, 2014
    Nominated BEST DIRECTOR
  • Longleaf Film Festival
    Raleigh, North Carolina
    May 2, 2015
    HONORABLE MENTION
  • 15th Woodstock Museum Film Festival
    Woodstock, New York
    August 30, 2014
  • Jaxon Film Festival
    Jackson, Michigan
    November 1, 2014
  • Laughlin International Film Festival
    Laughlin, Nevada
    October 18, 2014
  • 7th Jaipur International Film Festival
    Jaipur, India
    February 1, 2015
    Nominated BEST SHORT FICTION
  • Grace Film Festival
    San Francisco, California
    January 31, 2015
  • 7th Gig Harbor Film Festival
    Gig Harbor, Washington
    October 18, 2014
  • 9th Carrboro Film Festival
    Carrboro, North Carolina
    November 22, 2014
  • 7th Rumschpringe International Short Film Festival
    Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    November 8, 2014
  • 8th Rendezvous Festival
    Fernandina Beach, Florida
    June 6, 2015
  • Short. Sweet. Film Fest
    Cleveland, Ohio
    April 11, 2015
  • Great Lakes Christian Film Festival
    Buffalo, New York
    August 15, 2015
  • 21st Hayti Heritage Film Festival
    Durham, North Carolina
    February 13, 2015
  • Yes Film Festival
    Columbus, Indiana
    November 7, 2015
  • Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
    Dubuque, Iowa
    April 25, 2015
  • 13th North Carolina Black Film Festival
    Wilmington, North Carolina
    March 28, 2015
  • 17th San Francisco Black Film Festival
    San Francisco, California
    June 13, 2015
  • Ocean City Film Festival
    Ocean City, Maryland
    United States
    June 10, 2017
Director Biography - Rob Underhill, Robert Wagner

ROB UNDERHILL is a film and TV director, producer, writer and editor. His films have been in competition at over 200 film festivals worldwide, including ST. LOUIS and SEATTLE (both *Academy Award-qualifying* film festivals), OAXACA (Mexico), SUNSCREEN (Academy-sponsored) and CANNES (France), have received over 100 awards including for Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and have scored rave reviews from top film critics like Mark Bell of FILM THREAT and Anne Brodie in CRITICIZE THIS! Featured on the National Public Radio shows, THE STATE OF THINGS with Frank Stasio and THE STORY with Dick Gordon, Rob’s work is regularly subject in newspapers, radio, TV-news and more. His work has received endorsements from major public figures such as US UN Ambassador Andrew Young, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and former North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue. Carolina STYLE Magazine recognized Rob as one of 25 "Most Stylish People" influencing positive change in the Carolinas through his films. He is a RAWards Indie Art Award recipient for Best Regional Filmmaker. He was the featured Speaker at the 2015 graduation commencement exercises for the Department of English at North Carolina State University. His work has aired on the ASPiRE network and other national US and European TV outlets. Visit his website at www.RobUnderhill.com; *like* his Facebook for regular updates at www.facebook.com/RobUnderhillProductions.

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Director Statement

"Bragg N East" is doing important work in helping bridge the gap of communication and understanding between police and communities they serve. This is especially important in urban areas where racial tensions exist. Places like Ferguson, Missouri. We are thankful this film is playing a role in facilitating communication and healing.