Kim Fields hosts ‘Race’ screening with film’s star, Stephan James

Erica Ashe, Stephon James and Jessie T Usher - Photo Credit - Jonell Media PR via Steed Media
Erica Ash, Stephan James and Jessie T. Usher – Photo Credit – Jonell Media PR via Steed Media

The VIP and celebrity turnout was awesome as everyone anxiously anticipated seeing the film Race.  Stephan James is truly a young star on his way to big things in the film world after his superb portrayal of renowned Olympic gold medalist Jesse Owens. The 22-year-old Canadian actor’s skills won over the hearts of the entire audience in his role as Owens, who was determined to change the world’s perception of Black athletes by winning the gold medal in Berlin and making a statement for America.


Kim Fields, Will Packer, Ludacris, Stephan James, Ambassador Andrew Young - Lisa Arrindell-Anderson and Stephan Jame -Jonell Media PR via Steed Media
Kim Fields, Will Packer, Ludacris, Stephan James, Ambassador Andrew Young – Lisa Arrindell-Anderson and Stephan Jame -Jonell Media PR via Steed Media

Kim Fields co-hosted and opened up the movie by introducing James to the audience and mentioned how important it is that we support Black films and the arts. James spoke about what an awesome time he had throughout filming. He also thanked everyone for their support and coming out to the screening.


Top l-r (Chris, Kim Fields, Will Packer, Stephan James, Ambassador Andrew Young, guest, Kathleen Bertrand) - Photo Courtesy of @Willpowerpacker IG
Top l-r (Chris, Kim Fields, Will Packer, Stephan James, Ambassador Andrew Young, guest, Kathleen Bertrand) – Photo Courtesy of @Willpowerpacker IG

Ludacris, his wife, Eudoxie; Ambassador Andrew Young; film producer Will Packer; actors Jessie T. Usher, Erica Ash (“Survivor’s Remorse”); Kathleen Bertrand, executive producer, Bronze Lens Film Festival; and a slew of media outlets all showed up to support Race, which will be released nationally Feb. 19.

Check out the photo gallery after the break.


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