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The American Can
WRITER: Adetoro Makinde
PRODUCER: Adetoro Makinde
GENRE: Drama | Action | Biopic
STATUS: Pre-Production
SUMMARY:
Based on a true story, when hundreds of residents in a New Orleans apartment complex are trapped in the aftermath of the biggest natural disaster in U.S. history, a Gulf War veteran haunted by PTSD must summon the strength to lead them to survival, confronting not only the failures of government and climate trauma, but the battles within himself.
WILL SMITH KICKING "AMERICAN CAN" WITH ED ZWICK
Sony Pictures and his Overbrook Entertainment have revived American Can, and are now looking to Ed Zwick to direct Smith in a reluctant hero role...
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Denzel Washington might take over starring duties to help it all happen sooner rather than later...
EX-MARINE JOHN KELLER SHEPHERDED HUNDREDS TO SAFETY FOLLOWING KATRINA
John Keller was hanging out in his apartment at the American Can Company on the Wednesday after Hurricane Katrina when he heard an explosive noise at his door...
WILL SMITH, SONY ACQUIRE KATRINA STORY
Sony-based Overbrook banner alongside Backdoor Films' Makinde...
