The Conqueror won ‘Best International Documentary’ at the British Documentary Film Festival.
At its German premiere The Conqueror took home “Best Documentary Short” at The Munich Film Awards.
This past Saturday The Conqueror took home “Best Documentary Short” at the Oxford Film Festival. In his acceptance speech Timothy Blackwood recognized the other documentary filmmakers whose films highlighted heroes that are often not given the spotlight by the mainstream. Blackwood went on to praise Jerome Conquest for being a beautiful example for how dreams can be realized.
Read about it here.
Director Timothy Blackwood and Producer Bradford Downs represent The Conqueror at the 2019 Oxford Film Festival.
After a packed screening, star Jerome Conquest, director Timothy Blackwood, and producer Bradford Downs answered questions about making The Conqueror. Jerome Conquest spoke about growing up in Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion and the important initiatives he undertakes to help his community. The group talked about what is in store next for the film and the strong bond of friendship that has formed between them. The Conqueror team was joined by associate producer Lila Sugerman of Period End of Sentence and filmmaker and Zach Keifer.
“The College of William and Mary is a very special place for me. It’s my alma mater and I’m thrilled to be able to introduce the film to students and the wider Hampton Roads community. It so important that stories like Jerome’s have a platform and I couldn’t be happier to be introducing this film that we’ve all worked so hard on” says, producer Bradford Downs.
Photo Credit: Nic Mclean
“We’re thrilled that we’ll be coming together to represent the film at the College of William and Mary. Jerome is taking time out of his busy training schedule to come. His presence will allow for university students to see a strong and powerful message of hope and redemption from the Philadelphia inner city” says, director Timothy Blackwood.
“We are so excited to be nominated for best short documentary in South Carolina. Virtues of hard work, humility, and overcoming great odds show a universal message. No matter where you come from stories like Jerome’’s can be shared, valued, and an inspiration to everyone.” says director Timothy Blackwood
Read more about it here.
Producer Bradford Downs and Jerome Conquest accepted the “Best of the Fest” award at the PA Indie Film Festival. “The Conqueror is a shining example of the kind of stories that we believe in and want to continue support in being told" — Sasmantha Kolesnik, Festival Director.
Read more here.
The Conqueror receives it’s first international award nomination at the Sydney Short Film Festival.
Photo Credit: Darryl Cobb
Jerome Conquest will return to the boxing ring March 1st at The Parx Casino. Once more he will proudly represent Joe Hand Gym, his family, and his community, Strawberry Mansion.
The Conqueror will have its South Carolina premiere at 2019 Beaufort International Film Festival.
Read more here about The Conqueror’s recent win in Deadline Hollywood
“We are so grateful to collaborate with The Moving Picture Institute. Jerome Conquest helps to promote possibility and freedom in the lives of all those around him. MPI’s support of The Conqueror is an exciting moment for me and everyone involved with this film”, says director Timothy Blackwood. To learn more about MPI please visit here
The Conqueror’s recent win at The SCAD Savannah Film Festival receives mention in Variety. Read about it here.
“Jerome Conquest has inspired me so much since the day I met him at Joe Hand’s Gym. This award is for him and his neighborhood, Strawberry Mansion.” — Timothy Blackwood, Director.
Read about it here.