“Our TDJ Independents division allows us to develop a slate of strong inspirational content produced on smaller budgets by independent filmmakers,” said T.D. Jakes.
“Woman Thou Art Loosed!: On The 7th Day” opened on 102 screens as a part of an exclusive release with AMC Theatres® under AMCi, a program specifically designed for independent films. Jeff Clanagan, CEO of the film’s distributing company, Codeblack Entertainment, plans to expand “On The 7th Day” to more cities the weekend of April 27-29.
“I have great appreciation for Bishop T.D. Jakes and his vision and I am grateful to AMC Theatres for providing a program that allows independent filmmakers to bring their work to mass audiences,” said Clanagan.
Executive produced by T.D. Jakes for T.D.J. Independents, the film is the second installment from Jakes’ Woman Thou Art Loosed! franchise and stars Golden Globe® nominee Blair Underwood (“Madea’s Family Reunion”, “Set It Off”), Sharon Leal (“Why Did I Get Married Too?”), Nicole Beharie (“American Violet”), Nicoye Banks (“Law & Order“) and Emmy Award® Nominee Pam Grier (“Just Wright”).
This weekend’s success of “Woman Thou Art Loosed!: On The 7th Day” also places it as the second highest grossing film opening weekend under the AMCi program, second to “Laugh At My Pain,” which is also a Codeblack Entertainment distributed film.
“We are fighting for the opportunity to bring faith to film in a way that brings the world in, not just Christians,” added Jakes. “We think that ‘Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day’ does that in very dynamic and powerful way.”
About Codeblack Entertainment:
Launched in 2005 by entertainment industry veteran Jeff Clanagan, CODEBLACK Enterprises LLC is a global new media & entertainment content company focused on connecting with diverse African-American and urban audiences wherever they are. CODEBLACK proudly delivers its content across the globe through television, motion pictures and a wide range of digital media. Visit http://www.
About TDJ Enterprises:
Bishop T. D. Jakes is a charismatic leader, visionary, provocative thinker, and entrepreneur who serves as the senior pastor of the 30,000-member church The Potter’s House located in Dallas. Under the T.D.J. Enterprises umbrella, a for-profit organization, are film, music, bestselling books, and other products helping disseminate a faith-based message to a wide audience. Visit http://www.tdjakes.com for more information.
About AMC Theatres:
AMC Entertainment Inc. delivers distinctive and affordable movie-going experiences in 351 theatres with 5,028 screens across the United States and Canada. AMC has propelled industry innovation and continues today by delivering premium sight and sound, enhanced food and beverage and diverse content. Visit http://www.amctheatres.com