Bobbcat Films Presents RAISING IZZIE on GMC, July 21/22
Roger Bobb, President & CEO of Bobbcat Films, has Directorial Debut with RAISING IZZIE
RAISING IZZIE Director, Roger Bobb (left) and writer, David Martyn Conley (right) at Atlanta Premiere.
Premiering on GMC Sat. & Sun. (July 21 & 22) – 7, 9 & 11 pm est
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The grand-prize winner of the first annual GMC Faith and Family Screenplay Competition in 2011, RAISING IZZIE is the story of two young orphaned sisters and the caring teacher who changes their lives forever. The film marks the network’s first collaboration with prolific producer, director and former Tyler Perry Studios executive Roger M. Bobb (For Colored Girls, “House of Payne”).
When their mother passes away leaving them without an adult guardian, sisters Izzie (Kyla Kenedy) and Gertie Nash (Victoria Staley) are forced to grow up fast. Afraid her daughters will be separated if they are placed in the foster care system, their mother makes the necessary arrangements for Gertie and Izzie to live on their own, with a bank account, apartment and small on-line business to support themselves. Older sister Gertie takes care of her little sister in addition to working and attending school. For a year, the girls are able to hide their predicament from their neighbors, their landlord and even their teachers. But when Tonya Freeman (Vanessa Williams), Gertie’s new teacher, becomes suspicious, the girls have to come up with a new plan to protect their secret. After Tonya confronts the girls and they confess to their situation, Tonya has to decide how to protect them and keep them together against the will of her husband Greg (Rockmond Dunbar).
“Raising Izzie is a wonderful story that will touch the hearts of people the world over” says Bobb. “It is a wonderful reflection of the goodness that exists in this world and how individual kindness can offset sorrow and adversity in the lives of others, and bring unexpected joy to oneself. I’m thrilled to be working with such a talented group of artists who will help me to bring these cherished characters and this heartwarming story to life.”
Raising Izzie stars Daytime Emmy nominee and NAACP Image Award winner Vanessa Williams (“Lincoln Heights,” Soul Food), Rockmond Dunbar (The Family That Preys, “Sons of Anarchy,” Soul Food), Kyla Kenedy (Three Stooges, “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”), and Victoria Staley (“My Parents, My Sister and Me”, “Surface”). The film is written by David Martyn Conley, directed by Roger M. Bobb and Executive Produced by Brad Siegel.
Scenes From Raising Izzie
RAISING IZZIE Red Carpet Premiere and Q&A with Roger Bobb, David Martyn Conley, Vanessa Williams, Victoria Staley and Kyla Kenedy – WOODRUFF ARTS CENTER – ATLANTA – JULY 18
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