Directed, written and produced by Korstiaan Vandiver, the film is also produced by myself (Dwight Wilson II), Kimberly Vandiver & Kevin Kinsey. The project, titled "Lu," stars Nate Parker as a Ptsd veteran who is haunted by a tragic incident during a fire fight in Iraq, and is based on a true story of real-life war veteran Luigino "Lu" Lubello, who is also a credited producer and writer on the project. Lubello is a bold advocate for Ptsd and as a Caucasian man was brave enough to have his story told by the African American actor. Luigino said: "I just wanted the right actor to convey my story." This film in many ways parallels "The Birth of...
- 1/28/2016
- by Dwight Wilson II
- ShadowAndAct
Here's a new clip from Lu, an upcoming drama we profiled earlier this week, which stars Nate Parker, Emayatzy Corinealdi, and Omari Hardwick. The Blue Angel Entertainment project is directed by Korstiaan Vandiver, and is said to be based on the true story of Luigino Lobello, a former Marine. Here's a synopsis:Lu tells the story of a Marine diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd) who sets out years later to find a woman caught in the crossfire during a firefight in Iraq. As the film seeks to shed new light on an issue that oftentimes doesn’t get the attention that it deserves, Lu is a poignant piece that is sure to resonate with the countless veterans and...
- 6/8/2013
- by Courtney
- ShadowAndAct
Teaser trailer below for a short film titled Lu, which stars Nate Parker, Emayatzy Corinealdi, and Omari Hardwick. The Blue Angel Entertainment project is directed by Korstiaan Vandiver, and is said to be based on the true story of Luigino Lobello, a former Marine. Here's a synopsis:Lu tells the story of a Marine diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd) who sets out years later to find a woman caught in the crossfire during a firefight in Iraq. As the film seeks to shed new light on an issue that oftentimes doesn’t get the attention that it deserves, Lu is a poignant piece that is sure to resonate with the countless veterans and their families whose lives have...
- 6/5/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
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