People are talking about Bobbee Bee The Hater The Movie.
It's the buzz on the Internet, on Facebook, and in the small tiny town of Magnolia, North Carolina, where most of the movie was filmed.
If you think I am lying, just enter Bobbee Bee into a Google search engine and see the overwhelming results.
As the final touches are being placed on this small independent film, with a cast of familiar faces, the general population, after seeing movie posters around town, are beginning to ask themselves, "What is this film actually about?" especially after hearing the controversial hit single from the movie's anticipated soundtrack All About the Money by Rich P, which was released on Facebook last week.
To those who may be concerned about the harsh language in this song, there will be a cleaner version available for the general public to hear later.
However, in the spirit of keeping it real, the language in this song, reflect the thoughts of the character being played in the movie.
Therefore, for those, who were offended by the lyrics in this song, there is no need to panic.
Because, you probably want like the character Rich P. in the movie either.
He is the bad guy. Or is he? I guess, you'll have to see the movie in order to find out.
He is the bad guy. Or is he? I guess, you'll have to see the movie in order to find out.
But, as far as, the content of this film, it will, remain a mystery, hopefully, until the movie is finally shown on the scheduled date of September 21 at James Sprunt Community College in Kenansville, North Carolina during the red carpet premiere at the Monk Auditorium.
Preparation with a purpose
Fortunately, for many children in the Duplin County area, who have read "In the Mind of Bobee Bee" the book, they know a few things about Bobbee Bee as well as his friends like Fannie "Four Eyes," "Larry Long Legs," "Smoking Joe Black," "Angry Andrew" and my favorite, of course, "The Gossip Girls."
Therefore, they are extremely excited about seeing their "favorite" cartoon characters come to life on the big screen.
For this reason, I suggest parents, teachers, and school counselors as well as anyone else interested in seeing this movie, should purchase the book in order to get a general idea about the main character (BOBBEE BEE THE HATER) before purchasing a ticket. (The books are available for purchased on-line at www.authorhouse.com, www.bn.com, or www.amazon.com)
Parental Guidance suggested
Parents, however, must be mindful.
This is not a Chuckee-Cheese kiddie-movie.
Or the usually church play, they may have come accustomed to seeing.
For that reason, I would rate this movie PG-13.
Meaning: Parental Guidance is strongly suggested.
Therefore, let's be real.
Bobbee Bee is not Charlie Brown.
And Bobbee Bee is not the Smurfs.
With that said, there is some language in the film. Not enough to make feel uncomfortable, however.
Well, here's the answer.
bobbee bee trailer 3 from Terrence Graham on Vimeo.
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Plus, there is a hint of violence but no graphic visual acts of violence in the film, which will make you feel skirmish.
Matter of fact, there is probably more violence displayed during a high school football game than what appears in this film.
Despite all of that, the movie is still purposeful and worth seeing as well as funny, whether the viewing audience loves it or hates it.
Truthfully, we want people to discuss the content of this film and debate its relevance.
And like any other movie, we want parents to discuss what the saw afterwards in order to gauge whether their children understood the film.
For those who are still concern about the content of the film, continue to go to www.bobbeethehater.blogspot.com to truly understand the brilliance of these brothers behind the camera.
Also, the Graham brothers, plan to set up workshops in the near future, were they will allow the moviegoers, old and young, to ask them in depth questions about their movie i along with the cast members.
Philosophy behind the film
As the buzz around this movie continues to grow, we want everyone to remember the acronym for the word H.A.T.E.R. stands for H.is A.nger T.eaches E.verybody R.eality.
Therefore, Eric Graham, the writer of this original screenplay, tried to keep an element of realism in the movie while not abandoning its cartoonish origin in order to capture the imagination of its potential younger viewers, who may want to see the film.
This was done intentionally in order to reach a larger audience, whether they are churchgoers. sinners, hustlers, D-boys, college students, parents, teachers, educators, preachers, police officers, psychologists or counselors, which makes the film quite controversial from that standpoint.
Despite all of that, with so many questions still lingering in the air, potential moviegoers still want to know a little more about the film before they purchase their tickets.
Well, here's the answer.
bobbee bee trailer 3 from Terrence Graham on Vimeo.
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The film is the brain-child of Eric and Terrence Graham with little help from their cousin Jermaine Jones.
Ever since these three amigos started creating horror stories and reading comic books as kids during their times together in the city of "Brotherly Love" (Philadelphia), they have been arguing back and forth, while trying to develop a film worthy to be written and watched.
And, amazingly, some 30 years later, they finally did it.
Yes, this truly is a family affair.
But, could this unlikely trio, produce a film that was thought-provoking, funny, educational, inspirational and somewhat controversial at the same time, without adding a vampire in the movie.
Now, that's really a difficult task
And, an almost impossible feat to accomplish, especially in this day and age.
Influential Insight
But, Bobbee Bee The Hater The Movie, in my personal opinion, however, met that challenge by using some of the silliness of the Wayan brothers, a dash of Tyler Perry's go to church-based theme movies, and a little flavor from the great Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing.
Yes, these are the basic ingredients to the Graham brothers' ground-breaking film.
But, these two brothers have developed a style of their own in the process.
And, their originality is re freshening and Hip.
Because, somehow, they were able to tap into the mind of a young African-American teenager, (BOBBEE BEE) played by William Isiah Shakur, who is not a trained actor, by allowing him to be comical yet compelling as he slowly maneuvers through out the film.
As a result, the film feels like a docu-drama instead of a movie.
By using this technique, the Graham brothers hope that moviegoers really believe that all of characters in the film are real, which they are.
Therefore, while watching their characters on screen, they will become emotionally attached to them, especially Bobbee Bee, as he slowly begins his journey down, seemingly, the lonely road of life, which unfortunately provides an occasional obstacle, a few road blocks, detours, danger signs, unexcepted twists and turns, and a sudden stop signal in the end for him.
Seriously, even though, this movie has been labeled a psychological comedy.
There is so much more to this movie.
That's why you must see this film.
That's why you must see this film.
Truthfully, it must be watched, I repeat, it must be watched, several times in order for it to be truly understood by the audience.
Oh yeah, you are going to have to purchase the DVD in order to break this joint down.
Therefore, every element of this movie must be examined.... from the soundtrack, to the dialogue, and even the hidden messages within.
Because, this movie is complicated yet simple.
Just like life.
Are you ready?
But, we, only hope, your HATRED does not prevent you from seeing it.
Remember, you can't judge a book from it's cover.
So, the question remains," Are you ready to take a psychological trip "In the Mind of Bobbee Bee "The Hater."?"
For information about tickets, please e-mail Eric D.Graham at lbiass34@yahoo.com
or Terrence Graham at t_waynegraham@yahoo.com
or Terrence Graham at t_waynegraham@yahoo.com
