The People, United! A Cinematic Diary - Lunch and a Movie

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THE PEOPLE, UNITED! A CINEMATIC DIARY - Directed by Crosby Tatum | Told from the viewpoints and perspectives of protestors on differing sides, this raw, sprawling account of a movement for change visually explores the worldwide protests sparked in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, set against the global COVID-19 pandemic and the contentious 2020 US election season.

Director Biography - Crosby Tatum

Boston, Massachusetts native, Crosby Tatum, secured distinction as a television and motion picture producer, director, writer, and editor with works featured on Netflix, BET, Amazon Prime, and global video on demand platforms. Tatum’s mantra is evident in his work: “Create opportunity where it seems as if there is no opportunity to be had at all.” The concept motivates Tatum’s loyalty to thorough work, the latest film and video technologies available, and to resilience in his profession. Tatum graduated from the New England Institute of Art with an associate degree in television broadcasting. His dedication and ability to excel during his time at the New England Institute of Art earned him the Most Outstanding Broadcaster Award in 2003. Two years following this achievement,

Tatum founded Triceptus Studios, a motion picture production and post-production company. Triceptus Studios ensures excellence in every stage of the creative and technical processes, handling everything including the producing, directing, budgeting, screenwriting, post-production work and finishing services for clients. Triceptus Studios’ film, television, and new media projects are shown worldwide, presented at film festivals, and complimented with various awards. As his company advances, Tatum continues to expand his personal expertise. Working with elite creative professionals, Tatum shares his talent, and in return learns from renowned colleagues he has worked with on some of his projects including Christina Keyes (Tyler Perry: A Madea Christmas), Jazsmin Lewis (Barbershop I and Barbershop II), Robin Givens, Keith Robinson, Tangi Miller, Christopher Nolen, Mickey Factz, and Kdita Otaku.

Two feature films, Surprise, Surprise!!! and Confused…by Love, highlight Tatum’s skill set in producing, directing, writing and distributing. An additional seven feature films specifically exemplify Tatum’s capabilities as a producer. Five of these works earned placement on BET, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. Further information regarding these films can be found on Tatum’s IMDB page at http://bit.ly/TatumIMDB .

Tatum proudly supports his hometown sports teams when away from work, cheering on the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, and the Boston Red Sox with pride. His love for sports also expands into professional wrestling, and Tatum enthusiastically participates in mixed martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. When sports subside, Tatum loves to explore the culinary and physical worlds, experimenting with foods and traveling whenever possible.