Gift of Gab
World Premiere

Gift of Gab

Shorts in Competition: Documentary
| USA | 6 MINUTES | English
Documentary
Gift of Gab is a portrait of iconic artist Timothy Parker, from the seminal hip-hop group Blackalicious, whose battle with kidney disease ends up fueling the creation of their first album in 10 years.

Cast & Credits
Directed by
Michael Jacobs
Michael Jacobs is a documentary filmmaker based in the Bay Area. His work includes the award winning debut feature Audience of One, the documentary web series American Dreamers, and ESPN Films The High Five and The Pittsburgh Drug Trials.
Director
Michael Jacobs
Screenwriter
Michael Jacobs
Producer
Michael Jacobs, Justin Barber, Ryan Simon, Matt Woods
Editor
Richard Levien
Associate Producer
Joseph Pineda
Cinematographer
Jesse Dana
Composer
Xavier Mosley
Cast
Timothy 'Gift of Gab' Parker

Contacts
International Sales Contact
Ryan Simon
Strike Anywhere Films
Venice, CA 90291
Phone: 310 435 8130
ryan@strikeanywerefilms.com
Print Source
Michael Jacobs
Strike Anywhere
Venice, CA 90291
Phone: 415 971 4208
michael@strikeanywherefilms.com
Press Contact
Lauren Kleiman
SHOWTIME
Phone: 3102345138
lauren.kleiman@showtime.com
US Sales Contact
Ryan Simon
Strike Anywhere Films
Venice, CA 90291
Phone: 310 435 8130
ryan@strikeanywerefilms.com
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