Canoe
"CANOE" tells the story of a Black man falsely accused and trapped in prison during the pandemic, while his loved ones on the outside work desperately to get him home.
This film was made from this past summer’s virtual NPF Summer Film Program to tell the stories of the Black COVID experience and in memoriam of George Floyd’s tragic death, one year later.
This covid-response film was completely safe and within covid restrictions. Rising to the challenge to shoot virtually with all actors, writer, director, crew etc. spread out across the entire country. To come together and tell their story.
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Samuel Lee FudgeDirectorLotus, Emperor
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Shemar JonasWriterNazen
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Samuel Lee FudgeKey Cast"Jermaine "
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Justice QuinnKey Cast"Keemo "
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Emmanuela WadeKey Cast"Lawyer "
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Starr RiversKey Cast"Yanni"
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Jaylon BoldenKey Cast"Puma "
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Shea StephensDirector of PhotographyLotus
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Vante Gregory2nd Assistant DirectorLotus
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Emmanuela Wade1st Assistant Director
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Tracy 'Twinkie' ByrdCasting DirectorNotorious, Fruitvale Station , American Skin
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Jalea JacksonProducerBirds with Feathers
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James HadgisProducerConfederate Monuments: Heritage or Hatred?
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Brian FavorsProducerConfederate Monuments: Heritage or Hatred?
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Nate ParkerProducerAmerican Skin, The Birth of a Nation , The Great Debaters
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:16 minutes
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Completion Date:February 15, 2021
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Pan African Film Festival 2021Los Angeles
United States
March 4, 2021
World Premiere
Official Selection
Samuel Lee Fudge is an Atlanta based director, actor and producer. In 2020, Fudge released the short film Lotus, earning critical acclaim from diverse audiences. He creates influential film content that will spark social change world wide. Samuel holds an MFA in Performing Arts from Savannah College of Art and Design and a BA degree in Film from Paine College.
Canoe expresses the horrific reality that many black inmates experienced during the COVID -19 Pandemic. Their truths need to be told , their stories deserve the attention . This is my contribution to both .