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“I’m a son of the city and a product of the community. With the themes and ideas we are exploring, there is a responsibility that I take very seriously. This is a high-level Black project with a lot of resources. It’s important that the story is told correctly and accurately. You don’t get a lot of opportunities like this.”

“Studiocanal is gearing up to make Back to Black. Project is advancing with Sam Taylor-Johnson attached to direct the feature film on the life and music of Amy Winehouse,” Studiocanal said, adding a script had been written for the film.

“But there are still challenges to being heard as an African American artist. I hope this space is a way to deal with those challenges. I’ve never had the pleasure of working on a Black project. Young African American kids always ask me, ‘Where do I go to meet other artists of color?’

Mr. Theodos said that black project sponsors often reported that they didn’t have the social networks needed to connect to investors.

"We're developing a consumer base that's a little more sophisticated about what it means to enjoy a black project," said Due.