Early Riser
Synopsis
This short is based on Chester Himes’s novel Cotton Comes to Harlem (1965) and its adaptation for the screen by Ossie Davis in 1970. The cotton in the novel and film comes from the region around Columbus, Mississippi. Shot in noir-style, the film focuses on the scene when detectives Coffin Ed and Grave Digger Jones interrogate Lo-Boy, an artist/hustler, about the event around the demise of his friend Early Riser.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Jerome Everson
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Jerome Everson
- Original Title
- Early Riser
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- Trich Arts, Picture Palace Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Jerome Everson
Kevin Jerome Everson
Kevin Jerome Everson
Kevin Jerome Everson
Madeleine Molyneaux, Kevin Jerome Everson
Department Leadership Roster
Madeleine Molyneaux
Producer
Kevin Jerome Everson
Producer
Redwin Lewis
Production Design
Kevin Jerome Everson
Director
Kevin Jerome Everson
Writer
Kevin Jerome Everson
Editor
Kevin Jerome Everson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Early Riser
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What is Early Riser about?
This short is based on Chester Himes’s novel Cotton Comes to Harlem (1965) and its adaptation for the screen by Ossie Davis in 1970. The cotton in the novel and film comes from the region around Columbus, Mississippi. Shot in noir-style, the film focuses on the scene when detectives Coffin Ed and Grave Digger Jones interrogate Lo-Boy, an artist/hustler, about the event around the demise of his friend Early Riser.
Who directed Early Riser?
Early Riser was directed by Kevin Jerome Everson.
Who stars in Early Riser?
The principal cast of Early Riser includes James McGilbray, Dawon Owens, Robert Stewart.
When was Early Riser released and how long is it?
Early Riser was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 5m.