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Father-Son Drama 'Color Book' Hits Netflix
19 May
Summary
- Film premieres on Netflix June 19.
- Story follows a single father raising a son with Down Syndrome.
- Awarded AT&T Untold Stories at Tribeca Film Festival.
Netflix will premiere the intimate black-and-white film "Color Book" on June 19. This directorial debut from writer and director David Fortune explores the profound bond between a father and his son.
The narrative follows Lucky, a devoted father who becomes a single parent after his wife's death. He learns to raise his son, Mason, who has Down Syndrome. Their journey takes them across Metro Atlanta to their first baseball game, highlighting their evolving relationship.
"Color Book" earned recognition by winning the AT&T Untold Stories prize at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival. This award provided a $1 million prize and mentorship to develop the film into a feature-length production. The film is described as a heartfelt story about love, family, and community.
The cast includes William Catlett as Lucky and Jeremiah Daniels as Mason. Brandee Evans and Terri J. Vaughn also feature in the film. Executive producers for "Color Book" include Two Lewis, Naturi Naughton, Tyler Edgarton, and Korstiaan Vandiver.
