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I AM WHO? is fundamentally a powerful poem written and delivered by Jahnoi Cranston who was only16 years old at the time. The theme of Cranston's poem in a sentence is: 'for tomorrows adults, today'. The powerful poem is delivered in an engaging, dramatically challenging, sympathetic and caring way. Jahnoi Cranston is a young actor, poet, mc, songwriter and all round talent emerging out of London, UK that we all need to take note of.
The filmed version of I AM WHO? came about when Mark One was asked to deliver a keynote speech about his career path at a Black History Month event held at Oaks Park School in Ilford. Young Cranston attended the school at the time and at the event delivered his poetic work, which was rewarded with a standing ovation. His stunning performance captivated and inspired the stunned audience leaving many asking the question of how a young man could have been so well read at a time when others his age are buckling to peer group pressures? At the time of writing this dramatic piece of work Cranston was studying the cause and effects of gang culture, iconic black hero's from the past, respect for his elders and why he is proud to be who he is. The performance was so over whelming and mind provoking that Mark One found the young man and his parents and promised he would do all he could to make I AM WHO? available for all to see world wide in the form of a short animated film.
I AM WHO? was jointly produced by Mark One Films, & Slavå Films. Marcus Jones CEO at Slavå Films witnessed young Cranston deliver I AM WHO? at a further event held by Mark One in conduction with the BBAF and The Robert Levy Foundations called: Inspiring Future Leaders held at the BBC. Marcus Jones decided he would get involved in the project due to the power of Cranston’s words, the subject matter and the age of the poet, which moved him considerably.
The film has been completed and will be online for all to see in the near future. It is a must see film on all levels. I AM WHO? spear heads Mark One’s Group 'Powerful Poetry' which aims to give poets a visual arm to their work in order to push the boundaries of the art form.
I AM WHO? & After Effects Private Screening @ The Soho Hotel, Soho, London.
26th November 2010
The Robert Levy Foundation and Tom Easton Flavasum Trust attended the event, which was an honour to have them with Mark One Group on the night. Without their support After Effects would not have been possible.
Young Jahnoi Cranston and his family were also in attendance to see for the first time I AM WHO? The event was an over whelming experience for the Cranston family, to see young Jahnoi’s poem brought to life, in such a cinematic way on the big screen in the West End was beyond all expectations.
"The event was an over whelming success way beyond my comprehension. Everyone enjoyed the location took onboard the serous message behind After Effects and was inspired by I AM WHO?. As a film maker people wanting to come out and see your work is all you want to be over subscribe is a fantastic problem to have" said the director Mark One.