by Latrisha McDuffie
If you have not heard of Dietrick Haddon you have been under a spiritual rock. Not since Kirk Franklin has there been a gospel artist that has taken the secular world by storm. Haddon released the insanely successful CD Church on the Moon this year debuting at #1 on the Billboard Gospel Album Charts; premiered a Michael Jackson type music video trilogy, Church on the Moon Part 1, and world premiered his Well Done music video on BET’s popular countdown 106 and Park.
And if that wasn’t enough for one year Hadden has announced Tyscot ManHaddon Films’ first theatrical release of the Christian based film, A Beautiful Soul. The movie will premier in AMC Theatres on Friday, May 4, 2012.
Directed by Jeff Byrd from Soul Food Series, A Beautiful Soul is a Christian urban twist on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The movie’s leading man, Deitrick Haddon expressed his excitement about film and God’s faithfulness, “I’m humbled to be able to bring this ground breaking movie to the theatres. It’s simply a promise from God manifested. I’m so excited, that you will most likely run into me at the theatre! I’m going to see the movie in each city.”
The film also stars Harry Lennix (“The Matrix”, “The Five Heartbeats”, “Barbershop 2”) as Jeff Freeze, Robert Ri’chard (“One on One”, “Coach Carter”, “The Matrix) as Chris Scott, Lesley Ann Brandt (“Spartacus”, “Diplomatic Immunity”) as Angela Berry, and Barry Floyd (“The Game”) as Terrance Wilson. The movie also features cameos by NBA Legend John Salley, R&B singer Faith Evens and Bishop Noel Jones. The film has a soundtrack that features original music from Deitrick Haddon as well Kierra Sheard, and Faith Evans.
Click here to watch the movie trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h63PWjUpQgA
A Beautiful Soul revolves around Andre Stephens (Haddon), an R&B megastar who has the world at his feet but spiritually bankrupt. The film chronicles Andre after his world is turned upside down after a violent attack that leaves him broken and his best friend Chris Johnson (Ri’chard) battling for his life. As God takes Andre on a journey somewhere between heaven and hell Andre must make a life changing decision.
You can view the movie at Grapevinemills 30 located at Grapevine Mills Parkwayin Grapevine and Mesquite3 located at 19919 Interstate 635 in Mesquite. For more information visit www.ABeautifulSoulMovie.com
Can not wait to have this movie in Nigeria. Dietrick don’t forget your fans in Africa (Nigeria) plizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz