Magic Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson Back Women-Led Startup Statement Films (EXCLUSIVE)

NBA legend Magic Johnson, Oscar winner Samuel L. Jackson and Tony-nominated actor, director and producer LaTanya Richardson Jackson are among the latest backers of Statement Films, a women-led entertainment start-up that was created to bridge the gap between African and diaspora women creators and the global marketplace. The company announced the news on Thursday during the Joburg Film Festival. Areej Noor (Courtesy of Statement Films) Founded by writer and producer Areej Noor, Statement Films is focused on finding and developing IP from African women creators. The company raised $750,000 in a round of funding that included the celebrities and a… Read Full Article