Film: Out of My Hand

OUT OF MY HAND: FILM CAMPAIGN PHILLY RECEPTION WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY TAKESHI FUKUNAGA Last year Japanese director, Takeshi Fukunagaspent weeks in Liberia filming Out of My Hand, only the second feature film to be shot in the West African nation and the very first film to be officially supported by the Liberian government and its film union. Takeshi Fukunaga & Co-Producer, Donari Braxton Television Productions Join the Out of My Hand production team for a Kickstarter campaign fundraiser reception to raise completion funds for the film which chronicles the journey of a struggling Liberian rubber plantation worker who risks family, hearth and home, to discover a new life as a Yellow Cab driver in New York City.  WATCH THE TRAILER SUPPORT THE FILM FINISHING CAMPAIGN This project's gone beyond the makings of just another independent movie. It's also in line with a movement in Liberia to grow and expand its arts communities, one that has immense possibilities to bring positive influence to the country, to its movie industry, and to its aspiring filmmakers. The Philly event will feature Q&A with director, footage from the Liberia shoot and cocktail reception. Friday, May 9, 2014 Scribe Video 4212 Chestnut Street, 3rd Fl Philadelphia, PA 6-8pm Suggested Donation: $10  Event Partners: Sun in Leo Liberian Stars View Scribe Video Nisa Ra FunTimes Magazine Suggested $10 Kickstarter Donation