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Jasmine Guy: Speaking the Language of Art

buzzz worthy. . . By Mona Austin In Jasmine Guy’s mental heaven there’s non-stop artistic expression. The souls of Coltrane, Shirley McClain (yes, her) and Dorothy Dandridge perform there.  As she stated on the spoken word recording of “My Language” (from the album “Medicine” by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters),“I am art,” noticeably most unsung as a dancing muse. At forty something, Guy, a divorcee and mother of 12-year-old Imani was still doing cart wheels and splits as Thelma Kelly in the Broadway production of “Chicago.”   She prodigiously arabesqued her way into the renowned Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre at 15. setting the career bar high.  Although the multi-hyphenate achieved acclaim in the  comedic acting role of  Whitley Gilbert (“A Different World”), this Georgia Peach takes her craft seriously. One of the most creatively flexible in the business Guy has experienced the blessing and curse of being a “jackie of all trades.” As a...

COLORS OF CHARACTER: An Artist’s Journey to Redemption - In Theaters Today

November 11, 2020. Franklin, TN - Today, the powerful true story of  Steve Skipper  will arrive in theaters through the feature-length documentary  COLORS OF CHARACTER: An Artist’s Journey to Redemption .  In a partnership between Collide Distribution and Iconic Events, the film will release nationally as a limited release from November 11 through 15. Theaters and screening times are available at  ColorsOfCharacterMovie.com .   After the theatrical run, churches and organizations can act as the theater and bring the film to their communities through the Faith Content Network.    Early praises the film include: "COLORS OF CHARACTER has a strong Christian, biblical worldview with powerful examples of redemption and trusting wholly on God.” - Movieguide   Colors of Character  is a remarkable, quality documentary. -  dove.org   “…an incredible story about the faith of renowned sports artist Steve Skipper.” - Film Threat  ...