TV Production / FINANCING
5150

Story
A world-famous black celebrity is detained at a mysterious psychiatric facility following his erratic behavior and political activism.
5150 is a story ripped from the headlines, about the power of modern celebrity in our culture and the complexities of race in America. Jovan Adepo (Fences, Watchmen) stars as Celeb— a world-famous entertainer who is confined to an institution after a mental breakdown. Co-written and directed by Denzel Whitaker (Black Panther, The Great Debaters) and executive produced by David Oyelowo (Selma), the film is a proof of concept for a limited series.
Cast/Crew
Director
- Denzel Whitaker
Produced by
- John Trefry
- David Oyelowo
- Ramfis Myrthil
- Daniel G. Rego
Writing
- John Trefry
- Denzel Whitaker
Cinematography
- Cristina Dunlap
Casting
- Amber Bickham
Editing
- David Marks
Cast
- Jovan Adepo
- Raquel Antonia
- Lindsey Hutchison
- Douglas Weston
- Angela Elayne Gibbs
- Jaidyn Triplett
- Adele Pomerenke
- Jonny Berryman
Scenes






