GRIND – FILM SYNOPSIS
This format-bending profile of Robert Black Wilmote reveals the story of a Liberian refugee forced to flee the most drastic and terrible circumstances imaginable. Having narrowly escaped the ravages of war in Africa, Robert’s struggles continue in the U.S. when he succumbs to the gangster lifestyle, only to become a convicted felon in Newark, New Jersey. At his absolute bottom, Robert knew he was meant for greater good. Through dramatic reenactments, featuring Robert Wilmote himself, we discover how Robert’s passion for fitness and helping others empowered him to transcend a life of violence and become a legend.
You have to find something deep in your heart that will make you change.
GRIND
Directed by Yuri Alves
Produced by: Yuri Alves, Igor Alves
Executive Producers: Igor Alves, Yuri Alves, Mike Gomes
Featuring Robert Wilmote, Justina Valentine
Cinematography by Mike Gomes
Original Music by Benjamin Zecker
Camera Operators: Mike Gomes, Yuri Alves
1st Assistant Camera: Marco Penajoia
2nd Assistant Camera: Caroline Sincaruk
Gaffer: Gabriel Kurzlop
Sound: Victor Buitrago
Production Coordinator: Li Kurzlop
Edited by Yuri Alves
Additional Editing: Caroline Sincaruk
Colorist: Alex MacLean
Supervising Sound Editor / Mixer: Mert Ozcan
Post Production Color Services by: Rogue
Post Production Sound Services by: The Record House
Associate Producers: Daniel Dowding, Paul Burger
Consulting Producer: Christopher Santiago
Filmed on location in Newark, NJ with the RED Dragon Camera + ELITE Anamorphic Cinema Lenses
- Award Winner
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