Fawesome Channel Unveils Its First Original Feature Film ‘Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street’ Oct. 11

Stephanie Prange

October 9, 2024

Fawesome, a free ad-supported video-on-demand channel from Future Today, has announced the release of its first original feature film, Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street.

Premiering on Oct. 11, the biographical drama captures the epic rise of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street, brought to life through the true story of visionary entrepreneur O.W. Gurley.

Starring Darius McCrary, best known for his iconic role as Eddie Winslow in “Family Matters,” Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street is a cinematic journey through one of the most remarkable chapters in American history. The film tells the story of how Gurley, fueled by ambition and resilience, transformed the Greenwood District into a flourishing hub of Black-owned businesses — a place that became a symbol of Black excellence and economic power.

While set in the late 1800s, Greenwood Rising features a soundtrack that blends jazz from the era with modern urban beats — from hip hop club to smooth R&B. 

“Fawesome Original’s Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street brings a prolific story of grit and determination in the face of adversity,” Vikrant Mathur, co-founder of Future Today, said in a statement. “As a minority-owned ad-supported CTV publisher, Future Today is committed to providing diverse stories, actors and directors a platform to be seen, heard, and celebrated.”

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Directed by Aaron L. Williams and produced by Williams and Joshua K. Carpenter, along with executive producers Vikrant Mathur and Alok Ranjan, the film also stars Fatima Marie as Emma Gurley, Orlando Eric Street as J.B. Stradford, and Larry Guidry as Tobias.

“Fawesome was the ideal platform to share this powerful story with the world, and the actors truly breathed life into the narrative,” Williams said in a statement. “We believe Fawesome’s audiences will be captivated by the stunning performances and compelling storyline, and we’re excited to continue bringing more untold stories to light.”