Early Riser
Sep 08, 2011 · 5m
Director
Kevin Jerome EversonOverview
This short is based on Chester Himes’s novel Cotton Comes to Harlem (1965) and its adaptation for the screen by Ossie Davis in 1970. The cotton in the novel and film comes from the region around Columbus, Mississippi. Shot in noir-style, the film focuses on the scene when detectives Coffin Ed and Grave Digger Jones interrogate Lo-Boy, an artist/hustler, about the event around the demise of his friend Early Riser.
Cast of Early Riser
Crew of Early Riser
Kevin Jerome EversonProducer, Director, Writer, Editor, Director of Photography
Madeleine MolyneauxProducer, Casting
Redwin LewisProduction Design- Nate PaigeProduction Assistant
- Kahlil PedizisaiFirst Assistant Director
- Matilda WashingtonWardrobe Assistant
- Gina WashingtonProduction Assistant
- Artis GayneProduction Assistant
About Early Riser
What is Early Riser about?
This short is based on Chester Himes’s novel Cotton Comes to Harlem (1965) and its adaptation for the screen by Ossie Davis in 1970. The cotton in the novel and film comes from the region around Columbus, Mississippi. Shot in noir-style, the film focuses on the scene when detectives Coffin Ed and Grave Digger Jones interrogate Lo-Boy, an artist/hustler, about the event around the demise of his…
When was Early Riser released?
Early Riser was released on September 8, 2011.
How long is Early Riser?
Early Riser runs 5 minutes.
Who directed Early Riser?
Early Riser was directed by Kevin Jerome Everson.
Who is in the cast of Early Riser?
The cast of Early Riser includes James McGilbray (Gravedigger Jones), Dawon Owens (Lo-Boy #1) and Robert Stewart (Lo-Boy #2).