GRIND

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You have to find something deep in your heart that will make you change.

A format-bending short documentary featuring Robert Wilmote, a Liberian refugee forced to flee the most drastic and terrible circumstances imaginable. Having narrowly escaped war in Africa, Robert’s struggles continue in the U.S. when he succumbs to the gangster life, becoming a convicted felon in Newark, New Jersey. At his absolute bottom, Robert realized he was meant for greater good. Through dramatic reenactments, featuring Robert himself, we discover how Robert’s passion for fitness and helping others empowered him to become a champion. (Directed by Yuri Alves) | GRIND Film

 

Credits:

Directed by Yuri Alves

Featuring Robert Wilmote

Produced by: Yuri Alves, Igor Alves
Executive Producers: Igor Alves, Yuri Alves, Mike Gomes

Cinematography by Mike Gomes
Original Music by Benjamin Zecker
Camera Operators: Mike Gomes, Yuri Alves
1st Assistant Camera: Marco Penajoia
2nd Assistant Camera: Caroline Sincaruk
Gaffer: Gabriel Kurzlop
Sound: Victor Buitrago
Production Coordinator: Li Kurzlop
Edited by Yuri Alves
Additional Editing: Caroline Sincaruk
Colorist: Alex MacLean
Supervising Sound Editor / Mixer: Mert Ozcan
Post Production Color Services by: Rogue
In Association with: The Hidden Fortress
Post Production Sound Services by: The Record House
Associate Producers: Daniel Dowding, Paul Burger
Consulting Producer: Christopher Santiago
Production Assistants: Erick Arce, Corey Brumfield,
Steven Goncalves, Khadijah Thomas, Sharon Wu
Graphic Designer: Peter Morris

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Supported by Newark Arts

Special Thanks: The City of Newark, New Jersey, Newark Office of Film and Television, Express Newark

Filmed on location in Newark, NJ with the RED Dragon Camera + ELITE Anamorphic Cinema Lenses

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Original, award-winning narrative and documentary films.