The American Can Movie

written by Adetoro Makinde

Based on a true story set in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a disillusion 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

FOLLOW THE JOURNEY

"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. But there's nuance here too, as in the way Keller and the black community are so nonchalant toward the impending storm, as if some of them had a choice to leave at all. Overall, the piece is highly cinematic, driven by a singular emotional core and a stylistic verisimilitude in its mixed media approach."

THE BLACK LIST

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