The Race-ist official Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN MOVIE ‘THE RACE-IST’ SET TO HIT THE BIG SCREEN

Johannesburg, March 8th, 2010: - Local film, THE RACE-IST is set to heat up the big screen on April 1st, 2010 when it goes into national release. The film, which boasts a star-studded local cast, has everything that South Africans love in a movie… Plenty of fast cars, hot girls and loads of action.

The movie boasts an unusual combination of South African talent including Tsotsi star Craig Palm, up-and-coming actress Nicole Smart, veteran actor Ian Roberts, Jonathan Pienaar, Strini Pillay, DJ Mark Stent, Brandon Auret, former Big Brother turned security specialist “Bad” Brad Wood and is the feature film debut for two household names - Afrikaans pop icon Kurt Darren and 5FM’s DJ Fresh. THE RACE-IST is written, directed and produced by Andrew Wilmot.

The story revolves around a young boy called Lukas (Craig Palm), whose dream is to become the quarter-mile champ. He grows up with “insufficient resources” to achieve his dreams and fast track himself to stardom. But when he meets former coach of the quarter-mile champion, “Oom Noel” (Ian Roberts) - who is persuaded to mentor Lukas to champion status - Lukas realises that his dream of winning might actually be a possibility. Love, comedy, racial differences, patriotism and inspiration are issues which unfold to thicken the plot.

The film will be distributed to cinemas around the country on Thursday, April 1st 2010.

ENDS

For more information, please contact:

Heather Vorster
Nu Metro Entertainment
Tel: (011) 340 9396
E-mail: HeatherVo@numetro.co.za