April 28, 2008 - When two sisters set out to follow their dreams, their lives
change forever in this independent film by Lindsey Christian and Erica Chamblee.
Filmed in Washington, DC the
film takes a behind the scenes look at an ever growing music genre, Go-go, the DC born and bred music made popular by the likes of Chuck Brown, the god-father of Go-Go, and various local bands like CCB, UCB, and DLFB.
“We gave an honest account of our experience in the Go-go music
industry”, said Christian.
The movie revolves around the character, Jasmine (Jazz), a budding young artist,
played by Monique Cameron, who tries her hand at making it in the music industry.With
pressures of family, a demanding father, and conflicts within the industry, Jazz plays the game of give and take to reach
her desired goal.
“Monique was made for acting”, said her grandmother,
Lila Gray.“Even when she was a young child she was always singing and
putting on plays around the house.”
The film is not only a real-life depiction of the Go-Go
music scene, but is also a lesson in making choices and how those choices, good or bad, can change the course of lives in
a major way.
Jazz in the Diamond District premiered at the 2008 Film Fest DC, a yearly event that show cases the work of independent filmmakers.
The film also stars actors Wood Harris (The Wire, Remember the Titans) and DC native Clifton Powell.
The film’s
musical score was done by legendary DC native, Carl “Chucky” Thompson, whose efforts include
work with Chuck Brown, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Lopez, and others.
