Civil Brand Spotlight Regional Premiere Courtesy of Lions Gate Films USA - 95 minutes Friday, July 25 at 9:00 pm Directed by Neema Barnette Civil Brand explores the parallels of present day prison labor to the slave labor of the old South, examining the rampant abuses and powerlessness of the inmates. The story is a brave and spirited, against-all-odds effort that focuses on the uplifting journey of one inmate, Frances, who overcomes her fear to lead the others in their battle for reform. Directed by Neema Barnette. Written by Joyce Lewis and Preston Whitmore. Produced by Jeff Clanagan, Steve Lockett, Preston Whitmore and Neema Barnette. Starring LisaRaye, N’Bush Wright, Monica Calhoun, Mos Def, Clifton Powell, MC Lyte, Reed McCants, Lark Voorhees and DaBrat. Director of Photography, Yuri Neyman.