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RETURN OF THE MACK

RETURN OF THE MACK

Brought to you by Grand Rising Productions, Inc.
It's not just a movie. It's a Movement.

In 2025, human sex trafficking is a stark reality affecting
communities everywhere. The film Return of The Mack aims to
shine a light on this urgent issue through the gripping story of John"Golden" Mickens, who returns to a changed Detroit after serving time in prison, only to discover that his daughter has fallen victim to a human trafficking ring. This narrative not only addresses the personal struggles of the characters but also reflects the broader societal challenges posed by this crime.

The Story

Golden's journey is one of redemption and determination as he
confronts his past while fighting to rescue his daughter from
the clutches of a powerful trafficking operation. This gritty crime
drama serves as both an engaging story and a powerful call to
action against human trafficking.

  • KAMAL SMITH
    Director
  • JASON COLLINS
    Writer
  • JAMI FREEMAN
    Writer
  • BRIAN FREEMAN
    Writer
  • JAMI FREEMAN
    Producer
  • BRIAN FREEMAN
    Producer
  • DEJUAN FORD
    Producer
  • DEJUAN FORD
    Key Cast
    "GOLDEN"
  • CLIFTON POWELL
    Key Cast
    "DETECTIVE AVERY CALHOUN"
  • DE'AUNDRE BONDS
    Key Cast
    "T-TONY"
  • DOUG E. FRESH
    Key Cast
    "DOOKIE RAIN"
  • MIKE BONNER
    Key Cast
    "LEFTY"
  • CODY FOX
    Key Cast
    "JEBEDIAH CREED"
  • DAVID IMPACCIATORE
    EDITOR
    THE FAMILY BUSINESS
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Drama
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 42 minutes 8 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 28, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    300,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.90
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Hollywood Best Indie Film Festival

    United States
    Hollywood Best Indie Film Festival
    Best Thriller
  • Virginia Black Film Festival
    Hampton, Virginia
    June 21, 2025
    Virginia Black Film Festival
    Best In The Fest
  • Las Vegas Black Film Festival
    Las Vegas
    Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Cast Ensemble, Best Supporting Actor
  • LA FILM & DOCUMENTARY AWARD
    LOS ANGELES
    United States
    Honorable Mention
  • Urban Film Festival
    Miami
    United States
    Best Urban Feature Film
  • Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Finalist
  • Urban Media Makers Film Festival
    Norcross, GA
    United States
    October 18, 2025
    Best Feature Film
  • Global Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Honorable Mention Best Feature Film
Director Biography - KAMAL SMITH

Born and raised in Detroit Mi, Kamal Smith has emerged into one of the most prolific playwrights and film makers in the Midwest . As a new comer to the industry Smith had no educational training of his craft when hitting the scene as an actor in 2005. Two years later(2007) he started his own company Lynn's Boys Media LLC with his brother(Diallo Smith). Since then the company has produced entertaining and life reflecting material that has left various audiences in amazement.

From 2007 - 2012 Smith produced 6 stage plays catering to the "Love and Relationship" genre entitled " Rules To the Game, Pictures On The Mantle, I Remember Way Back When, The Representative, Cougars , and Meet The Parents. Smith wrote, starred in and directed each of these productions. In 2012 he ventured out to film producing his first featured film that he also wrote and directed.

After receiving a taste of the film life, Smith continued further in film creating his first television show entitled 'Because We're Men' which ran for two season(2014-2015) on TV20 Detroit every Sunday. In the midst of the television show Smith also created a stage play series for rookie actors. The series was called "My First Break" in which he wrote and directed three more plays produced 2014-2016 allowing young talent to be showcase and start their careers as actors. It was in these years where Smith started being sought out all across the city to either start producing work for others. Smith spends much of his recent time either writing scripts or directing stage plays and films for other production companies. He wraps of his 2017 producing a short film (We Need to Talk), A featured film (Coffee Talk) and a one woman show in which he wrote and directed (Just My Mood).

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