MBK Entertainment's First Movie Strikes Big at Sundance with Pariah

MBK Entertainment's First Movie Strikes Big at Sundance with Pariah

Focus Features film acquires critics choice movie directed by Dee Rees, executive produced by Jeff Robinson of MBK Entertainment, Nekisa Cooper and Spike Lee

MBK Entertainment artists Elle Varner, Daisha and Allen Stone debut new music at ASCAP Sundance Music Cafe

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MBK Entertainment has struck big at their first Sundance Festival with critics choice movie Pariah, which was recently acquired for worldwide distribution by Focus Features Films. Directed by newcomer Dee Rees, the film is executive produced by MBK CEO Jeff Robinson, Spike Lee and producer Nekisa Cooper. Representing MBK's first foray into film, the company is a multimedia talent and strategic marketing company whose clients have won multiple Grammy Awards amongst others.

"Pariah started with a dream and a story; MBK and I are excited it will finally have the chance to inspire others to seize their dreams now," comments CEO of MBK & executive producer Jeff Robinson. Pariah is a coming-of-age story about a 17-year old African American teen from Brooklyn trying to find her place in the world and coming to terms with her sexual identity. The film has been hailed by every major movie outlet including NY Times, L.A. Times and Hollywood Reporter, which remarked, "Even when its heroine finally manages to put her desires into words, Pariah benefits from ambiguity."

The film also features music by J Records/MBK Ent. much buzzed artist Elle Varner who performed alongside MBK artists Daisha and Allen Stone at the ASCAP Sundance Music Cafe last week. Jeff further comments, "Like Pariah, everything starts with a dream. Congrats to Elle Varner, Daisha, Allen Stone and the whole MBK Entertainment family who did an amazing job a Sundance. I am super excited to help them seize theirs as well."

For news on MBK Entertainment and artists, visit www.mbkentertainment.com.

About MBK Entertainment:

MBK Entertainment is a multimedia talent and strategic marketing company which was established in 1995 by CEO Jeff Robinson and partners Jeanine McLean and Suzette Williams on a vision that encouraged camaraderie, brotherhood and support between those who had dreams to succeed and persevere in the entertainment industry. Clients have included Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Alicia Keys, LetoyaLuckett and Lyfe Jennings amongst corporate clients such as Cayman Islands Tourism Board, YUM Arena Center, The Billboardlive.com concert series and social online network Vzillion. The company is also grooming new comers such as Elle Varner, Gabi Wilson, Allen Stone, Jermaine Paul, Anthony Hall, Fame and Daisha.

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