Audience Response

"TROUBLE in the WATER" has certainly resonated with audiences — enjoying warm receptions and sparking engaging dialogue. Here is what some have had to say:

Trouble in the Water was a highly ranked film and earned "critical acclaim" at the San Diego Black Film Festival's jury roundtable discussions. Some of the jury comments were: "very touching," "truth is stranger than fiction in this film," "definitely would recommend for other film festivals," "award material and maybe even best film in it's category."

Karen Huff-Willis, Festival Director, San Diego Black Film FestivalJones, Project Manager

Whoa!!!! Thank you for this script. I can sooooo relate… Kudos; finally a well written Black film

Melissa Gibson, Writer, “Rolling Out” magazine

Healing!... it left me feeling more empowered and looking for the sharks in my own life.

Festival Attendee, Cine Noir Festival of Black Film

Brilliant!... an excellent treatment of a difficult subject, that spoke on many levels.

Festival Attendee, Charlotte Film Festival

Kudos; finally a well written Black film.

Festival Attendee, Eugene International Film Festival

This reminds me so much of the story of my life.

Anthony Emeka, Coordinator, Us Helping Us into Living, Inc., Washington DC

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