"What Goes Around", an Independent Feature Film Directed by McClinton Stanley and Executive Produced by Deborah Pointer, Co-executive Producer of Def Poetry Jam to be Featured at the New York International Independent Film Festival on Friday, November 12, 2004 at the Village East Cinema at 8:00 p.m.

A film made and produced by Brooklyn, New York filmmakers showcasing some of the finest young actors and poets will be featured in the New York Independent International Film Festival. A modern day "Boys in the Hood" type film shot in the streets and projects of Brooklyn, New York. This is an independent feature film that crosses over inter-generational lines and stresses the importance and power of voting, community empowerment,the resilience of the human spirit and the affects of choices and consequences. What goes around always comes around.

(PRWEB) November 10, 2004 -- "What Goes Around" is a 2004 "Boys in the Hood" like movie that takes place in the streets and projects of Brooklyn, New York. It is a gritty, graphic, in-your-face portrayal of life in the streets.

The influence of Hip-Hop continues to be felt on the New York film scene with the first independent film executive produced by Deborah Pointer, co-executive producer of Def Poetry Jam and writer, producer and director McClinton Karma Stanley,coming to the New York International Independent Film Festival on November 12th, 2004 at 8:00 pm at the Cinema East Theater.

The starring cast includes Julian Thomas as Raz, John Beckles as Keyo,Kiro Jo Williams as Cynthia, Javier Corniell as Dizzy, Jennifer Pinto as Keisha and John Shaw as King Pin. Narubi Selah gives an outstanding performance as Donna and is joined by poet and writer Raul Maldonado as Top Boss,Hector Lino as Jem-K, actress Joan J as the mother and Albert Avedon as the detective.

Featured also are Def Poetry Jam poets "Kayo", Flowmentalz,Gemini, Butterfly Soul,Yolanda Wilkerson and Helena Lewis.

Tickets are priced at $10. Tickets may be purchased by calling ((1-866-468-7619) or at www.ticketweb.com.

Additional information about the film festival is available at www.nyfilmvideo.com.

What Goes Around is presented by Korna Stonz Productions Inc., McClinton Stanley and Deborah Pointer. Ms. Pointer is the executive producer of the acclaimed Peabody Award-winning HBO series "Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry" and was executive consultant on Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on Broadway which won both critical hosannas and the coveted 2003 Tony award for "Best Special Theatrical Event". Mr. Stanley is an international filmmaker who has worked with Spike Lee, Ossie Davis, Melvin Van Peeples and Lindsey Barrett. This is Mr. Stanley's directorial debut and Ms. Pointer's first feature film to executive produce.

"For the past five years there has been tremendous growth in the underground poetry slam movement and the number of one person shows, screenplays, movies and group ensembles written by the members of the hip-hop generation. This movie, written, directed and produced by McClinton Stanley and myself gives voice to the hip-hop generation and transcends generational boundaries. During a time when many newly registered young voters feel discouraged about the value of their vote, "What Goes Around" speaks to the importance of voting and the history that surrounds our votes. It is also a strong film about behavior and consequences," says Pointer.

"I wanted to give a voice to the voiceless", says

McClinton Karma Stanley. I wrote, directed and produced this movie because I wanted to show that the issues that we faced in the 60's are still with us today. The recent election demonstrates that we must continue to organize and work together to bring about a change in our community," says Stanley.

"What Goes Around" is a contemporary story with all of the elements of a Shakespearean tragedy: love, power, honor, betrayal and death. The story takes place in the housing projects and streets of Brooklyn, New York. From a youthful pact to be friends forever, three young men put their friendship to its ultimate test.

Tickets are proced at $10 and can be purchased by calling 1-866-468-7619 or at www.ticketweb.com.

In addition to the film screening there will be an after party at Plaid.

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