Hello Beauties!
Let me start off by saying Twitter, though sometimes a place where all the crazies seem to join together and spew foolishness, is a wonderful tool. Through our Twitter page (click the link on the side bar), I learned about KCA Films and their project Compliments of the Serpent.
We communicated a bit. I was nosy (lol) so I went to their site and was greeted with a trailer for the film. I was intrigued. So, here's some information on straight from the source: Elsie Nwankwo, Executive Producer, and Novella Nelson, lead actress.
What is Compliments of the Serpent about?
Elsie Nwankwo: I think our synopsis says it perfectly: Barbara and Mike Stanton, a middle-aged, African- American couple, endure the stresses of a strained marriage. When one of them visits the doctor for a routine examination, the couple receives news that alters their relationship forever.
Why was this film made and why is it important?
Elsie Nwankwo: Compliments of the Serpent aims to increase HIV and AIDS awareness while provoking discussions about the disease's effect on the black community. According to CDC data, while African-Americans are only 13 percent of the U.S. population, they account for over 50 percent of the estimated 40,000 new HIV infections each year. In addition, black senior citizens represent more than 50 percent of HIV cases amongst persons older than 55.
Mike (Roscoe Orman) and Barbara Stanton (Novella Nelson)
What do you hope people will take from this film?
Novella Nelson: Well, hopefully it is to educate people of the importance of checking your health and knowing your HIV status. When you are in a relationship, you really need to communicate and not keep secrets, especially when it deals with your health.
Elsie Nwankwo: Absolutely! If we can get people to be open about their ignorance regarding HIV and face their fears then I think we've made a difference with our film.
Barbara Stanton (Novella Nelson)
What was your favorite part about making this film??
Novella Nelson: (laughs) I liked the concept of the script which is what brought me into it intially. I think my favorite part was in the beginning, the potental for communication about HIV. I also enjoyed wearing a mink coat and working with Roscoe Orman, of course.
Elsie Nwankwo: The whole process was an eye-opening experience for me. This was my first project and I'm so grateful to have worked with such a professional cast and crew.
What are your plans for after the film?
Elsie Nwankwo: We're working on getting Compliments of the Serpent into film festivals. We're also trying to organize community screenings of the film nationwide. I'm also doing some research for my next project, a documentary that will be filmed in Africa.
Novella Nelson: I just finished shooting a film called It's Kind of A Funny Story with the directors of Half Nelson and Sugar. I'm doing another episode of Glenn Close's TV show, "Damages." I have roles in Did You Hear About the Morgans? and The Last Airbender. I am also developing some projects that don't necessarily have me acting.
Images courtesy of KCA Films. To view a trailer, or find out more about the film, please visit http://www.kcafilms.com and check them out on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kcafilms
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