WELCOME AND THANK YOU!!!!
Welcome to our 'ALI SPEAKS!' indiegogo site!! We're so grateful for you taking the time to visit and see what we're all about. What we're all about is making a piece of entertainment that moves you, inspires you, and motivates us all to be better. Who better to exemplify all of these things than the peerless Muhammad Ali. We're so thrilled to have the opportunity to tell a fascinating story about this living legend. This man stands for so many things but one word that may be most applicable is 'humanity.' Ali has always been about the people. We hope that our project will be a special gift to all of society as we begin phase one of our journey. Our first steps towards putting together a remarkable film on Muhammad Ali for all of society to cherish. The most beautiful thing about ALI SPEAKS! and Ali's caring for humanity is that this is a chance for the two to come together as every one of you can join us in this journey. We'd love for you to step in the ring with us and join our team by donating to help make this film an incredible reality. Let's make the butterfly float and the bee sting once again. ALI SPEAKS!
SYNOPSIS of 'ALI SPEAKS!'
What would happen if our standard society and day to day life were suddenly ignited with one of the most riveting lightning bolts in history? The Greatest of all time returns when an ordinary procedure becomes extraordinary when it takes a now seemingly dormant, 75 year old Muhammad Ali back forty five years. The now 30 year old Ali attempts to ‘Float like a butterfly and Sting like a Bee’ in today’s athletic and controversial social environment. The indomitable Muhammad Ali navigates through new challenges from today and takes on old challenges from yesteryear that all force him to be greater than ever.
Watch the short film 'ALI SPEAKS!' above (Made for $76!!!!)
MUHAMMAD ALI- The Greatest
Muhammad Ali is considered one of the most popular people in history. The three time Heavyweight Boxing Champion was voted by Sports Illustrated as the Athlete of the Century. His star and popularity rose to an unprecedented level by his social stances and philanthropy throughout his athletic career and continuing to this day. Ali has also been a media magnet because of his colorful and brash personality which made him a sight to see throughout his colossal career.
Numerous people have been inspired by Ali to this day. Athletes and entertainers like Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Nas, R. Kelly, Katy Perry, Matt Lauer and many, many more. On Today.com Lauer said, 'This is perhaps the most famous man in the world, and he could easily still make it all about himself. And yet, he chooses to live his life in a way that makes all about others.' Ali's impact is the same over the entire world as he's travelled and fought in Tokyo, Russia, Africa, Phillipines, Ireland and more. Ali's magnificent selflessness is in addition to an incredible prowess and expertise demonstrated in the boxing ring and his magical presence. 'When I was young, Ali was the first athlete that you would turn on the television to see. He called himself pretty — and he was a handsome boy — and he could do tricks with his feet. He’d tell jokes, make people laugh; you couldn’t miss it. If you didn’t love him, you must have been jealous, which is the same thing as loving him. If I could have recorded him, I would have listened to him 24/7,' says George Foreman on Shortlist.com. Muhammad Ali has inspired the world.
The genesis of ALI SPEAKS!
The writer and director Eddie Goines is a former NFL football player that is now an award winning writer and actor in Los Angeles. Goines has always been inspired by Ali. He's loved Ali as an incredible and beautiful athlete, a captivating entertainer, and his social relevance in all of society. Goines wanted to salute the legendary Ali and made the short film ‘ALI SPEAKS!’ which was honored at the Muhammad Ali Center in 2013 during their annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards. Celebrities such as former undisputed World Boxing Champion Lennox Lewis have lauded it on social media.
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The poster for the original 'ALI SPEAKS!' short film
Though numerous people implored Goines to make the 'ALI SPEAKS!' short film a feature, Goines didn't think it possible. But after a failed play that Goines was in, then Ang Lee shutting down production on his (BIG) Ali-Frazier film, he felt that his opportunity to bring the legendary to life like no one has ever seen before (finished). Then he met Willie D, of the legendary rap group ‘The Geto Boys’ with rap legend Scarface. Willie D told Goines that he’s ‘sitting on a gold mine’ and needed to make ‘Ali Speaks!’ a feature film after viewing the short film at the Tackles4Cancer Super Bowl Party this February in Houston. Goines then realized that if he wanted to make an indelible mark as the incomparable Ali, then he'd have to make it himself and that he was already sitting on a vehicle to get it done. It was now just a matter of writing the feature script. And thus it began.
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The biggest expense in our budget will be toward filming critical fight scenes in a major arena for big crowds to cheer Ali's return.
*PLEASE NOTE
Goines wants to point out that the short film 'ALI SPEAKS!' was made for only $76. He says, "it's because I've been in the acting community and given my time, effort and soul to my fellow artists and the industry. In return they've done favors for me as well. I'm blessed to know many talented, very accomplished artists but I want to reward and compensate them properly for their efforts in this tremendous endeavor. That is part of the reason that I am aiming to raise this money. Lastly, I want to point out my ability to stretch money beyond most people's imaginations, and still tell a top notch story. You're donations will be in good hands as we make this film one that stands as tall as the Ali legend himself."
OUR TEAM
Producer- Rashonna Moore
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Rashonna Moore is a journalist, producer and filmmaker who grew up in the Philippines and later moved to the U.S. Her first film was a short titled 'Wayward Flowers' (written and directed by Tethel Jones), it was featured in the BET Johnson & Johnson Lens on talent film competition. Her film 'Church' debuted in the ABFF Spotlight on Miami and her most recent film is 'Where Have All the Fathers Gone.' It's a documentary that explores the growing epidemic of fatherless African American homes. The film stars Academy Award winning actor Louis Gossett Jr., Tom Wright, Ernie Hudson, Luenell Campbell, Orlando Brown and many others. It is currently making its debut in film festivals across the country and has won two awards. Moore also works as a correspondent for networks such as BET, MTV, VH1, E TV and has been in the entertainment and film business over 20 years.
Producer- Adrian Hill
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Adrian Hill is a native of North Carolina. He graduated from North Carolina State
University with a BA in Communications. While attending NCSU, Hill lettered in football, track and field. He also co-hosted an amateur
sports talk show focusing on local talent in the Raleigh/Durham Area . This taste of entertainment and HIll's love for movies gave him the spark necessary to step into the film industry. Eddie Goines has collaborated with Hill for various ideas and feedback for a number of his projects, and now they officially begin their journey together creating feature length films. Some of Hill's favorite artists have been Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and Spike Lee. Hill resides in Charlotte NC with his beautiful wife, Jodi
Montgomery Hill. He enjoys traveling, outdoor exercise, movies and
spending time with his family. His favorite
NFL football team is the one and only Philadelphia Eagles.
Associate Producer- Kirkaldy Myers
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Kirkaldy Myers is a Los Angeles based actor, writer, producer and educator. He was recently involved in the production 'Child's Play' which was a part of USC's playwrights workshop series at the Pasadena Playhouse. Myers is a member of BLANK THE DOG Productions (BTD) a LA/NYC based ensemble theater company. Most recently Myers helped produce 'Carolyn Bryant' at Highways Performance Space. This play focuses on the decades long silence of the woman for whom Emmett Till was brutally murdered in Mississippi in 1955. He is currently writing a Sci-Fi television series based on the life of Martin Luther King, an untitled coming of age romantic comedy in addition to his passion project 'Looking For Michael.' Myers has a BFA in Theatre and Communications from Columbia College Chicago.
Creator- Eddie Goines
Eddie Goines is an award winning
actor/writer who currently stars in 'The Coalition' on Showtime/Netflix. Goines has worked extensively in television, and is known all over the world for his lead
role in Beyonce's 'If I Were A Boy. He's written three films accepted
into Academy Award qualifying film festivals. In addition to those
films, Goines' short film 'ALI SPEAKS!' about the great Muhammad Ali was
honored by the Muhammad Ali Center two years ago. Goines is an award winning actor for his lead role in the hit web series 'Celeste Bright,' and recently became an award winning writer for penning his romantic holiday drama '12 Days of Christmas.' He also has had principle roles in projects working with Tyler
Perry, Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Whoopi Goldberg and many more
in his ascent to being one of the top upcoming talents in the industry. But none of these things are what truly define who Eddie Goines is. Who he is, is a relentless major talent who's tenacity and drive have him unequivocally focused on moving the world like all of the giants who have inspired him such as Michael Jackson, Mother Theresa, Nelson Mandela and of course Muhammad Ali along with many more. With Goines teaming with Moore and Hill, 'ALI SPEAKS!' is a can't miss hit.
WAIT!!! What if you don't raise all of the money, what's going to happen to our donations?
My ideal goal is to raise $300,000. However if that number is not reached, the film is going to be made no matter what in 2016. That's for sure! So if we can't get the 300 then I'm just going to push through investors, celebrities etc to get more money and make the film. I made the 6 min short film for $76 so I can make a buck stretch. All I can say is that I'm going to and HAVE to get the film made.
And whatever donation is given, I'll flag your donation personally and track it for you and let you know or even document how it was used in the making of the film. But there's no stopping this train. We're going to make an epic film.
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