As I Am
Nov 21, 2012 · 14m
Director
Alan SpearmanOverview
Chris Dean’s heart stopped when he was two. He died but he came back. When Chris was five, his father was murdered, riddled by more than 20 bullets in a gang shootout. At age 18, Chris gained national attention when he introduced President Barack Obama at his high school graduation. Chris is an observer and philosopher who has always had a few things to say about life from his vantage point in South Memphis. He and Emmy-Award winning filmmaker Alan Spearman walked the neighborhood for eight weeks observing and recording what became the script of As I Am. This film floats through this remarkable young man's landscape, revealing the lives that have shaped his world. Poetic and powerful imagery, captured by Spearman and cinematographer Mark Adams, combines with the young philosopher’s trenchant observations about life.
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About As I Am
What is As I Am about?
Chris Dean’s heart stopped when he was two. He died but he came back. When Chris was five, his father was murdered, riddled by more than 20 bullets in a gang shootout. At age 18, Chris gained national attention when he introduced President Barack Obama at his high school graduation. Chris is an observer and philosopher who has always had a few things to say about life from his vantage point in…
When was As I Am released?
As I Am was released on November 21, 2012.
How long is As I Am?
As I Am runs 14 minutes.
Who directed As I Am?
As I Am was directed by Alan Spearman.
Who is in the cast of As I Am?
The cast of As I Am includes Blind Mississippi Morris, Kevione Austin and Chris Dean.