A First Look into "The Last Fall"

Young Hollywood seems to be truly making its mark in today's film industry. And Black Savant Cinema has some exclusive still pics of former NFL player turned director/filmmaker Matthew Cherry's upcoming film The Last Fall. Cherry who now owns his own production studio--Cherry Entertainment/Transparent Filmworks is also known for his most recent short film This Time, which was featured at the American Black Film Festival on last year.

The film stars Lance Gross, Nicole Beharie (American Violet), Vanessa Bell Calloway, Harry Lennix Jr., Keith David and Darren Henson. 

After several years in the playing professional football, Kyle Bishop is released from his fourth team in three years and returns to his home town, broke and at a complete loss about what he will do for a living. After an initially cold reception, Kyle reconnects with Faith Davis, his old high school sweetheart. Ready to leave football far in the past, Kyle gets a job at a local gym and starts planning a new life with Faith and her young son, VON. However, when Kyle unexpectedly gets a lucrative offer from another professional team, and the father of Faith's son, Rell, tries to win his way back in her life, he is torn about what path to take. 

Director Matthew Cherry said, “I wanted to show a different side of life in the NFL, especially with the NFL lock-out currently looming over the upcoming season. For every millionaire you have ten other players who are barely making what the average American makes at their regular 9-5. Often players bounce around from team to team trying to hold onto their childhood dream and lose touch with family, friends and meaningful relationships.”  

The Last Fall is set to be complete in 2012.