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Color Book: Award-Winning Film Celebrates Black Father-Son Bonds

9/10/2025

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"Color Book," directed by David Fortune, premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Festival, winning over 20 awards.
The film stars Will Catlett as Lucky and Jeremiah Daniels as Mason, exploring a father-son relationship amid grief.
Fortune, a Morehouse graduate, aims to highlight healthy Black father-son dynamics and children with disabilities.
Shot in black-and-white, the film runs over 2 hours, focusing on Mason's temporary disappearance on a train.
Catlett's performance is praised for its depth, and Fortune encourages creative freedom for actors. "Color Book" will screen at the 56th Nashville Film Festival from September 18-24, 2025.

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Story summary

"Color Book," directed by David Fortune, premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Festival, winning over 20 awards.
The film stars Will Catlett as Lucky and Jeremiah Daniels as Mason, exploring a father-son relationship amid grief.
Fortune, a Morehouse graduate, aims to highlight healthy Black father-son dynamics and children with disabilities.
Shot in black-and-white, the film runs over 2 hours, focusing on Mason's temporary disappearance on a train.
Catlett's performance is praised for its depth, and Fortune encourages creative freedom for actors. "Color Book" will screen at the 56th Nashville Film Festival from September 18-24, 2025.