About this film

Jason Wilson runs The Cave of Adullam, a transformational Training Academy in the heart of Detroit where Black boys who are emotionally, mentally and spiritually in debt gather to be trained and transformed into comprehensive men. When Jason started his karate dojo, he thought young Black boys needed more discipline, but quickly realized what’s needed is more love. The film introduces us to four young recruits who are at a crossroads. Jason challenges each of them to confront their unresolved anger, fear, anxiety and lack of focus as they face the toughest decisions of their young lives. Michigan Premiere.

AFTER THE FILM: James Hill, a executive editor at the Detroit Free Press, talks with Jason Wilson, director and founder of the Cave of Adullam Transformational Training Academy, director Laura Checkoway and executive producer Laurence Fishburne.

WHEN + WHERE

4 p.m. Sat., April 29, Michigan Science Center (Toyota Engineering)

FILM CREDITS

Director:
Laura Checkoway

Producers:
Laurence Fishburne, Helen Sugland, Roy Bank, Joe Plummer, Laura Checkoway, Jennifer Westphal

Cinematographers:
Greg Harriott, Mike Doyle

Editor:
Christopher McGlynn

Year:
2023

Running time:
1 hour 34 minutes

Country of Origin:
United States

Festival highlights:
Tribeca Film Festival, Black Harvest Film Festival

Awards:
Tribeca Film Festival – Best documentary feature, best editing in a documentary feature, audience award