Webmaster Errol Posted April 30, 2020 Webmaster Share Posted April 30, 2020 Maurice Benard has portrayed Sonny Corinthos, the mob boss who rules the family in Port Charles on “General Hospital” for more than 25 years. In the film “Equal Standard,” however, Benard will be playing a vastly different character. Directed by Brendan Kyle Cochrane from a script by producer Taheim Bryan, “Equal Standard” follows everyday life in New York City where race, rank, loss and betrayal take center stage when NYPD Detective Chris Jones (played by “One Life to Live” alum Tobias Truvillion; ex-Vincent Jones) is shot by one of his own during a dustup in front of a local bodega. The story escalates as tensions rise between cops and the communities they are supposed to protect and serve hit an impasse. For minority groups living in the city, looking for justice in a world where persecution based on skin color is the norm and the ability to fight back, united, and seeking equal opportunity is frowned upon, the battle continues when the outcome is determined with life or death remaining the only options. Ice-T (“Law & Order: SVU”) also stars. Digital Seven/First Born Productions Look for Benard to play Captain Chavat Issak, Jones’ superior who in the trailer tells his officers, “Keep your eyes open. Not everybody’s in favor of the turnout.” He says this after he’s confronted by the demanding father of the officer who shot Jones. Jones is later shown returning to the precinct after recovering from his injury and coming face-to-face with the police captain. “‘Equal Standard’ will not only take you through the storm, it will show you that racism is only a mental chain – a chain that can and will be broken in spite of insecurities, beliefs or differences,” reads a synopsis of the film which is highlighted by the famous quote by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., wherein he says, “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Digital Seven/First Born Productions “Equal Standard” is set for a VOD release beginning Thursday, May 14, the film’s producers announced recently. For more information, visit equalstandardmovie.com. “Everybody watch this film,” Benard said of the upcoming release. Watch the full trailer below. For those wondering, the song played in the trailer is “Love Myself” by Blest Jones featuring Dev Divine. The post ‘GH’s’ Maurice Benard Plays Police Captain in the Movie ‘Equal Standard’ appeared first on Soap Opera Network. Read More 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members AbcNbc247 Posted May 1, 2020 Members Share Posted May 1, 2020 Mo, you were so good. You should leave GH and take a shot at a movie career *wink* *wink* *nod* *nod* 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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