‘Pretty Big’: Tina Mabry To Direct Get Lifted Film Co., Macro & Kristina Sorensen Feature For Warner Bros & HBO Max
19.01.2022 - 20:41
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Queen of the South co-producer and Queen Sugar producer Tina Mabry has signed on to direct and co-write Pretty Big at Warner Bros. and HBO Max, a project which Mike Jackson of Get Lifted Film Co., Poppy Hanks and Jelani Johnson of Macro and Kristina Sorensen will produce.
Pretty Big is based on the true life story of Akira Armstrong and the origin of her Pretty Big Movement dance company. In the movie, a young plus-sized woman takes matters into her own hands when she keeps getting rejected from dance companies, despite her obvious talent. When she starts her own company for bodies of all shapes, sizes, and colors, she sets out to win a prestigious competition and prove to the dance community that anyone can dance at an elite level. This was a competitive package bid on by several studios. Dan Steele (Gossip Girl, Faking It) is co-writing.
EPs are John Legend and Ty Stiklorius from Get Lifted Film Co. and Charles D. King and James F. Lopez for Macro, and Akira Armstrong. MacKenzie Marlowe will serve as associate producer for Get Lifted Film Co. Cate Adams and Diamond McNeil are overseeing for Warner Bros.
Get Lifted’s Jackson said, “Our mission at Get Lifted Film Co. is to continue telling compelling stories of people that are often marginalized, and we are so thrilled to be a part of bringing Akira’s journey to the world with our friends at Macro and the incredible creative team led by Tina Mabry. It’s a true gift!”
“The best part about this experience has been getting to know Akira and bring her story to a new medium, everyone can relate to having a dream and having to build their own opportunities,” said Sorensen. “I’m also beyond thrilled to be working with this talented team on this special story!”
“Akira’s story
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