SHORT FILM “THE LAST ROSE”

The private screening of “The Last Rose” took place at the Landmark Movie Theater in Midtown Atlanta on Monday, July 26th 2021. The energy of the “red carpet’ walk was alive and full of anticipation for viewing this powerful story Directed by Chris Scott and Alice Adams-Johnson. This Chris Scott Film proved to be a “hit” by the audience reaction that night.

“I AM TOO YOUNG TO DIE LIKE THIS”… Rose Williams says (played by phenomenal actress Myoki Ifie). Rose, the teenage daughter of Melvin (Johnathan Patton) and Yvonne Williams (Danielle Scott), are two of the main characters in the film. Danielle’s performance is electrifying. The film focuses on the Williams’ family, and the drama they face as a result of ‘young love gone bad’. Rose learns first-hand about the turbulent effects of adult love: the good, the bad and the ugly. This film is full of emotional ups and downs. Myokie’s performance will have you in tears, and on the edge of your seat anticipating the next outcome. What becomes of this young couple? What happens to Rose’s parents? How will her actions overshadow her life? Rose’s coming-of-age of compels her to explore life and love. She falls in love with a young man who is a few years older than she is. Her praying mother and grandmother (Denise Armstrong of the movie Overcomer) and grandfather (Troy Bland) sense something is not right about Mike, (played by Derrell James), but Rose is too in love to see she is on a dangerous path. She finds herself in a situation she is not able to come out of. One screener said “Denise Armstrong reminds me of my own praying grandmother, because she was real.” Troy Bland added the icing on the cake by being supportive of his praying wife during her discussion on generational curses with her granddaughter.

Scott partnered with Alice with Tina Wright to transform a stage play name “Deception” for the “screen”. Writing this production of “The Last Rose took time for perfection over a 5 year period. Scott knew the time had come to share this important message about a serious subject that is still necessary for discussion today. The subject of Aids and HIV has plagued the black community for years and has

seem to have slipped into the background of life. It was important to have a strong production team and finding a powerful co-director was found nearby in that of Alice Adams Johnson and her company Alijoh Entertainment Works. Alice’s experience on stage and movie sets had prepared her for her first directing gig.

The Film Crew was lead by Cinemotographer and Co-Producers, Lawrence Prescott, Patrick Parkins and CLTV provided state of the art equipment and editing services by Kenton Dazzel. Andreal Mallard (Associate Producer), his team and Game Changers Magazine have provide guidance and expertise in the area of film. The supporting cast members were dedicated to their roles, such as Victoria C. Hampton as Vanessa, Joi Smith as Ebony, Pastor Kenneth and Tongela Smith and a cameo appearance as Council Member Rufus Lee Stewart. All of the actors held there own in their respective roles. Each are worthy of being awarded. Director Chris Scott, one production at a time, has embarked on a mission to inform, educate and engage churches and community organizations. Her goal is to spark a dialogue that will equip them to arrest the trend of HIV/AIDS and develop empathy for the infected, as a cure is still being sought.

This film is a must see for parents, grandparents, young adults and teenagers. It examines a social trend that is affecting countless individuals and still ravaging generations. You will see for yourself how the Williams family moves past their crisis….or can they?

The Film has won the Nehemiah Film Festival for Audience Choice and the producers are currently in conversation with a major network for showing soon. Be on the look out for It.