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Veteran Documentarian Dawn Porter Making Narrative Debut With ‘NOBODY: The Bert Williams Story,’ Biopic Of Vaudeville Icon
Dawn Porter is set to direct 'NOBODY: The Bert Williams Story,' a biopic marking her narrative feature debut.
Highlighting the life and career of one of the most influential Black entertainers of the early 20th century, NOBODY explores Williams’ extraordinary rise from Bahamian immigrant to central figure in America’s vaudeville circuit. But his career came at a price, challenging his sense of identity and humanity, with Williams often torn between breaking boundaries and the painful choices that bring success. D’Angela Proctor ( Terri McMillan Presents: Tempted by Love, Keyshia Cole: This Is My Story), Elliott Williams ( Skin in the Game, City of Dogs) and Sam Feuer ( The First Grader, The Green Prince) will produce with Lauren Embrey ( Playground) and Micky Levy ( Rails & Ties, She’s Not Gone) on board as executive producers.
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