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.
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KAMAL SMITHDirector
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JASON COLLINSWriter
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JAMI FREEMANWriter
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BRIAN FREEMANWriter
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JAMI FREEMANProducer
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BRIAN FREEMANProducer
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DEJUAN FORDProducer
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DEJUAN FORDKey Cast"GOLDEN"
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CLIFTON POWELLKey Cast"DETECTIVE AVERY CALHOUN"
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DE'AUNDRE BONDSKey Cast"T-TONY"
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DOUG E. FRESHKey Cast"DOOKIE RAIN"
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MIKE BONNERKey Cast"LEFTY"
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CODY FOXKey Cast"JEBEDIAH CREED"
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DAVID IMPACCIATOREEDITORTHE FAMILY BUSINESS
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Project Type:Feature
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Genres:Thriller, Drama
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Runtime:1 hour 42 minutes 8 seconds
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Completion Date:February 28, 2025
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Production Budget:300,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:RED
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Aspect Ratio:1.90
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Hollywood Best Indie Film Festival
United States
Hollywood Best Indie Film Festival
Best Thriller -
Virginia Black Film FestivalHampton, Virginia
June 21, 2025
Virginia Black Film Festival
Best In The Fest -
Las Vegas Black Film FestivalLas Vegas
Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Cast Ensemble, Best Supporting Actor -
LA FILM & DOCUMENTARY AWARDLOS ANGELES
United States
Honorable Mention -
Urban Film FestivalMiami
United States
Best Urban Feature Film -
Los Angeles Lift-Off Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
Finalist -
Urban Media Makers Film FestivalNorcross, GA
United States
October 18, 2025
Best Feature Film -
Global Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
Honorable Mention Best Feature Film
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).