The American Can Movie

written by Adetoro Makinde

Based on a true story set in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a disillusioned Marine veteran John Keller must confront his inner demons and a racial standoff to save people trapped in his apartment building before violence erupts or worse...

"Harrowing and haunting, "The American Can" is a powerful, riveting portrayal of real-life horror and heroism. John Keller is a complex, nuanced protagonist who easily engages our interest and our sympathy. The script shows us, without flinching, both the power of a natural disaster as well as the saddening displays of racism."

THE BLACK LIST

"The American Can" is a powerful and important portrayal of resilience in the midst of a recent American tragedy. There hasn't been a Katrina film of this scale, so the script stands out for that. Properly produced with the right scope, both the massive and personal, this could be a lasting and important film."

THE BLACK LIST

"This is an extremely well-written and meaningful story that deserves to get made by a major studio. While not immediately widely commercial on the surface, it has a universal story underneath that will resonate with audiences and is the type of film that has awards-worthy roles, particularly that of Keller. It is often difficult for dramas to get made at a higher budget, but with a script this strong and a story this meaningful, this one should be the exception."

THE BLACK LIST

"The writer digs deep here, painting an epic story of survival and injustice, as well as a message-rich cautionary-tale, exploring just how easily systemic power can be abused - into the realm of pure evil - during desperate times. The action throughout is brisk and rendered with a mounting nail-biting tension at most turns. The overall writing is of a heightened quality. All in all, a stunning piece of work."

THE BLACK LIST

"Wow. THE AMERICAN CAN is built on such a powerful core group of characters. John Keller is an extraordinarily sympathetic protagonist fighting internal wars on multiple fronts. The diverse cast offers a deep thematic look at a cross section of racism in the American South against an evocative backdrop in which people tend to show their true colors. Overall, the piece is highly cinematic, driven by a singular emotional core and a stylistic verisimilitude in its mixed media approach."

THE BLACK LIST

More about John Keller at

www.JohnCanManKeller.com

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