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African American Women in Cinema is pleased to host the 4th Edition of the AAWIC Special film screening program during the Sundance Film Festival taking place Saturday January 25 at the Homestead Resort, Midway, Utah 6PM – 9:30PM. This historical event will feature the popular short film, "The Promise" by Senegal Africa, Director Fatou Tore' Ndiaye as part of the Senegal Africa Film Community partnership. In addition, the program will also include the Highly anticipated documentary of the Iconic Fashion Designer entitled, "What's In a Name: The Alfredo Versace Story." Produced by two women of color and Directed by award winner, Terence Gordon. A TnG Films and Black Ink Pictures Production.   

"What's in a Name: The Alfredo Versace Story" shows how Alfredo was raised from humble beginnings, built a fortune while helping to globalize the Versace brand only to be stripped of his name and have it all taken away. It will also depict how after Gianni Versace was murdered in Miami, Gianni's sister Donatella Versace took over the company and won a lawsuit against Alfredo barring him from using his last name commercially.

"I am super enthused to be a part of this powerful story as one of the film's producers and to have it screened on one of AAWIC Signature events is monumental, said Terra Renee, President of African American Women In Cinema. The African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC) organization has served as continuous support for the vibrant work of women filmmakers for the past twenty-two years. AAWIC has provided a platform to showcase aligning experienced and novice filmmakers, directors, producers, screenwriters and/or actors.  

Black Ink Pictures LLC and TnG Films LLC production companies have been producing films, music videos, digital cinema series, documentaries and commercials for several years. TnG Films was started back in 2001 with Director Terence Gordon at the helm. Black Ink Pictures is the Holding company for the Youthful Ambition YA Digital Brand and Series that was created by Terence Gordon in 2014.

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