This post was sent to me By Br. KA KA Barnes.Thanks The National Assembly on Wednesday approved US$9.8 million for Toussaint, a film about Haitian rebel leader Toussaint Louverture, after previously approving US$19.7 million. The most recent funding was announced on the Assemblys website. The movie will be produced by Glovers independent company Louvertoure Films with support from the Cinema Villa, Venezuelas state film studio. Louvertoure Films produces movies of historical relevance, social purpose, commercial value and artistic integrity, according to the companys website. Actors Angela Bassett and Don Cheadle are slated to star in the film. Ricardo Sanguino, president of the National Assemblys finance committee, said the funds are part of a US$230 million package intended to aid educational and cultural projects. The latest funding will come from Venezuela bond sale proceeds. Glover, who has met Chavez during visits to Venezuela, is one of several high-profile U.S. personalities who support the socialist leader. Others include singer Harry Belafonte and Princeton University scholar Cornel West. Chavez launched the Cinema Villa in 2006 with US$13 million in government funding as an alternative to what he has called the cultural imperialism of Hollywood. But the leftist leader also speaks highly of some Hollywood films, and has hosted recent visits by stars including Glover, Kevin Spacey and Sean Penn.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 19:49:39 +0000
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