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Directing My Purpose: How a Barber from Philly Turned Hollywood Filmmaker
This story chronicles one man’s unique journey and gives a play-by-play guide for anyone who has a dream to make a movie, and the determination to see it through. Part production diary, part how-to manual, Hill reveals how he was able to make his first movie, Money, Power, Respect, on a meager $10,000 budget to eventually making his first million-dollar theatrically released film, Brotherly Love.
Jamal Hill, a barber from Philadelphia, accepted a loan from his mother to shoot a movie about life in their city. Despite having zero education about the film business, Jamal Hill landed a deal with a major film studio and created a career out of his passion for filmmaking.
Jamal Hill, a barber from Philadelphia, accepted a loan from his mother to shoot a movie about life in their city. Despite having zero education about the film business, Jamal Hill landed a deal with a major film studio and created a career out of his passion for filmmaking.
185 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 29, 2024
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February 12, 2025
Dreams Do come true
I was blessed enough to work with him on two films and to hear his story was one thing, but to read it is another. He’s the epitome of overcoming all adversities and never giving up. It’s an easy read as he sucks you in with every page turning. This book is not just for film makers, this is one for anyone who’s chasing a dream! Awesome Job!
I was blessed enough to work with him on two films and to hear his story was one thing, but to read it is another. He’s the epitome of overcoming all adversities and never giving up. It’s an easy read as he sucks you in with every page turning. This book is not just for film makers, this is one for anyone who’s chasing a dream! Awesome Job!
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