BLACC & iN-Hale Ent. present ALL BOYS AREN'T BLUE by George M. Johnson

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The Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC) powered by AHF in partnership with iN-Hale Entertainment & All Tea, No Shade Productions present the filmed dramatic reading of "All Boys Aren't Blue" in support of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with the theme of “Stigma Gotta Go.”

The partnership presents the filmed dramatic reading and special virtual event on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 5:00PM PST / 8:00PM EST of George Matthew Johnson’s Amazon Best-Book of the Year and critically-acclaimed book, All Boys Aren’t Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto, recently optioned by Gabrielle Union and Sony TV for television.

The short film, which is directed, adapted and produced by Nathan Hale Williams is a filmed dramatic reading of three chapters from the book performed by Jenifer Lewis (“Black-ish”), Dyll´on Burnside (“Pose”), Bernard David Jones (“The Mayor”) and Thomas Hobson (“Sherman’s Showcase”). The three-part virtual event will feature live performances, a virtual art installation curated by African American Contemporary Visual Arts Advocate/Curator, Rodney LoveJones of byLoveJones and music featuring Black and Black queer artists. The evening will conclude with a roundtable discussion moderated by Tai Beauchamp with the goal of moving out the fear that creates stigma and replacing it with love through the event while also having a sobering discussion that needs to be had.

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All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto is the bestselling and award-winning debut book by George Matthew Johnson - an award winning non-binary writer, author and activist living in New York City. Johnson's memoir-manifesto, explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, “Nanny” (played by Lewis), to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys. Both a primer for teens eager to be allies as well as a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color, All Boys Aren't Blue covers topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, structural marginalization, consent, and Black joy. Johnson's emotionally frank style of writing appeals directly to young adults. The book was selected as one of 2020’s best by Kirkus, Amazon and Goodreads. Johnson identified as he/him when the book was written.

Production Companies: iN-Hale Entertainment LLC & All Tea No Shade Productions

Sponsor: AHF/BLACC

Executive Producers: Imara Canady, Lauren Hogan, George Matthew Johnson, Twiggy

Producers: Richard E. Pelzer II, Nasir Kenneth Ferebee, Coryandre Wright

Director/Producer: Nathan Hale Williams

Director of Photography: Brian Bradley

Editor: Jassiel McBride

Social Media Manager: Jonta Harris

Video Content Creator: Jonta Harris

Public Relations Agent: Catrice Armstrong for PR Werks, Inc.

Art Curator: Rodney LoveJones for BYLOVEJONES

ABOUT BLACC / AHF

The Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC) powered by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (“AHF”), is a coalition of Black-American cultural influencers and health advocates, that through the use of innovative, culturally relevant messaging and initiatives, are revolutionizing outreach to the Black American community and elevating the education and awareness of sexual health and wellness and bringing greater awareness to the social justice issues disproportionately impacting the health and wellness of Black Americans.

ABOUT iN-HALE ENTERTAINMENT

iN-Hale Entertainment is a content creation and entertainment production company founded by Nathan Hale Williams. We develop and produce films, television, books and events. Our goal is to create content that encourages and inspires our audiences to believe in the possibility of living the life of their dreams. Our singular goal is to uplift audiences through entertainment. We produce television, film, books and events all with our mission at the forefront. We want you to inhale our entertainment and exhale life.

ABOUT ALL TEA, NO SHADE PRODUCTIONS

All Tea, No Shade Productions is committed to redefining stories and creating art that tells often forgotten or overlooked narratives across all mediums through a radical Black feminist, trans including non-binary lens. ATNS strives to reconstitute a fragmented cultural past and correct the whitewashing of historical Black and queer narratives while introducing the world to events, icons, and narratives both present and future in their full truth and totality. Founded by NABJ award-winning writer and author George M. Johnson and Outfest award-winning producer, writer, and choreographer Twiggy Pucci Garçon, All Tea, No Shade Productions collaborates with writers, directors, producers, animators, journalists, actors and podcasters to breathe life into feature and short films, television shows, documentaries and multimedia projects that are centered in authenticity, integrity, and innovation.