Filmmaker Damien D. Smith’s doc ‘Target: St. Louis Vol. 1’ to premiere at 2021 Urbanworld Film Festival
Among the films making its World Premiere at the 2021 Urbanworld Film Festival is the documentary, Target: St. Louis Vol.1, directed by Damien D. Smith.
Told through the eyes of then children now survivors, TARGET ST. LOUIS VOL. 1 tells the story of the United States Government conducted secret experiments on unknowing residents of northern St. Louis by spraying toxic chemicals, specifically targeting in on the legendary Pruitt-Igoe complex and surrounding area. The targeted population were predominantly African American residents of low income and these residents within the area are the focus of this film.
Written and directed by Smith, Target: St Louis Vol. 1 shares the disturbing and tear-jerking story of how one of many Cold War experiments affected the lives of innocent people of color. The film examines the actions, or lack thereof, of the U.S. Military that extended beyond the guarantees of public safety promised to U.S. citizens under the guise of the Constitution.
Producers on the film include Damien D. Smith, Sinclair Sinner, Emma Jackson, Edwin 'EdVanz'd' Morrow, and Reesha L. Archibald.
Smith’s stage and television credits include the NAACP Theater Award-winning production of “12x9,” and most recently the television series “Snowfall” on Fx Networks and “The Purge” on USA networks. His directorial debut short narrative film entitled ABOUT THAT…, a powerful look at love through the eyes of a mentally disturbed young man won the Arts with Impact film Award.
Smith’s last short film Daddy’s Big Girl won the Gentleman Jack Daniel’s Reel to Real Filmmaker of the Year Awards.
Showings – select to order tickets:
Thu, Sep 30th, 5:45 PM @ Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas: Theater 9
[Available September 30, 11:59 PM - October 3, 11:59 PM, 2021] Watch now online...