MICHAEL A. WALKER AND MICHAEL BROUGHTON STAR IN THE INSPIRING TRUE STORY
INSPIRATIONAL DRAMA SHOWS THE REAL-LIFE POSITIVE IMPACT OF FORMER NEW YORK COMMISSIONER OF HOUSING JOE HOLLAND
WRITTEN, DIRECTED, AND PRODUCED BY ALLEN WOLF
Available to watch or own on video-on-demand February 27
Los Angeles, CA – Allen Wolf’s drama HARLEM GRACE will be available to watch or own on video-on-demand starting February 27. Written, directed, and produced by Wolf, HARLEM GRACE stars Michael A. Walker and Michael Broughton and is based on the inspiring life story of the former Commissioner of Housing of New York State, Joe Holland.
Set in the 1980s, Harlem Grace follows the real-life story of Joe Holland (Walker), a Harvard Law School graduate who moves to Harlem with friends to try and impact the blighted community. He befriends a drug-addicted homeless man named Harvey (Broughton) and tries to help him, but it all goes wrong. Suddenly aware of the immense issues facing people like Harvey, Joe decides he wants to help the homeless and must overcome immense obstacles along the way.
First released in 1994, the original 32-minute film has been restored, updated, and remastered with a high-definition scan of the original film, additional footage, and a remastered soundtrack with new music to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the film. The original film was a finalist for the Student Academy Awards and Producers Guild of America Awards. The new iteration has also won awards from the New York International Film Awards, Berlin Shorts Award, and the Hollywood Just4Shorts Film Competition.
Harlem Grace will be available to watch or own on Prime Video starting February 27 and will be available with subtitles in Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese.
For more information about the film, contact Don Fitzgerald at don@morningstarpictures.com or get stills and more at HarlemGrace.com/mediaroom.
About Morning Star Pictures
Morning Star Pictures is an award-winning film production that produces high-quality, thought-provoking, and entertaining movies that inspire audiences. The production company also produces the popular Navigating Hollywood podcast that provides valuable insights and behind-the-scenes information about the film industry, offering listeners a unique perspective into the workings of Hollywood. Through candid conversations with industry professionals, the podcast serves as a platform for filmmakers and enthusiasts to gain knowledge, guidance, and inspiration. For more information: MorningStarPictures.com.
About Joe Holland
Joe Holland made a positive impact in Harlem after graduating from Harvard Law School. He is an author and recently released Make Your Own History: Timeless Truths from Black American Trailblazers, an attorney, speaker, entrepreneur, and ordained minister. Holland’s outreach programs for the homeless and disadvantaged have helped him transition from law to empowering the homeless, running businesses, writing plays and books, serving in politics, and building housing. He has held roles such as Commissioner of Housing of New York State, vice-president of the Harlem Business Alliance, and co-founder of the Beth Hark Christian Counseling Center. Holland’s writings include self-help books, a spiritual memoir, and successful stage plays. He has also created a motivational video series. His impressive educational background as an Ivy League scholar and a graduate of Harvard Law School continues to drive his commitment to making a positive impact. For more information: josephholland.com