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The L.A. Screening of TV One’s New Original Film “RINGSIDE” was a knockout

Linita Masters
 

Building on the success of the network’s original film strategy led by hits Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story and its 2015 American Black Film Festival screenplay competition winner Bad Dad Rehab, TV One steps into the sports arena with its latest original film, Ringside.  Written, produced and directed by nationally syndicated radio host Russ Parr (Hear No Evil, The Undershepherd, 35 and Ticking), Ringside stars Tyler Lepley (The Haves and the Have Nots, Baggage Claim) as undefeated boxer Jaxon Hollie and explores the personal battles he faces outside of the ring while preparing for the biggest fight of his career

(L-R) Ringside writer and director Russ Parr, and Cast of Ringside Jackie Long, Julissa Bermudez, Tyler Lepley, Raney Branch, Allen Maldonado and Tequan Richmond

It was standing room only as the audience packed the SAG-AFTRA Foundation screening room to watch a special viewing of TV One’s latest original movie “Ringside.” Written, produced and directed by nationally syndicated radio host Russ Parr (Hear No Evil, The Undershepherd, 35 and Ticking), Ringside stars Tyler Lepley (The Haves and the Have Nots, Baggage Claim) as undefeated boxer Jaxon Hollie and explores the personal battles he faces outside of the ring while preparing for the biggest fight of his career.

Following the screening, Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner moderated a Q&A session with Russ Parr and the Ringside cast. Tyler Lepley, Jackie Long (Real Husbands of Hollywood), Allen Maldonado (Black-ish, Straight Outta Compton, Survivor’s Remorse), Raney Branch (Grey’s Anatomy, The Originals), Julissa Bermudez (Empire Girls), and Tequan Richmond (Everybody Hates Chris) gave perspective into the process of making Ringside and delivered comedy along with insightful advice to up and coming actors.

(L-R) Entertainment Tonight Host and Correspondent Nischelle Turner,

Watch the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations Q&A with Tyler Lepley, Jackie Long, Allen Maldonado, Raney Branch, Julissa Bermudez, Tequan Richmond and Writer/Director Russ Parr of Ringside. Moderated by Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight.

Ringside premieres on TV One Sunday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. ET with an encore at 9 p.m. ET.

Photo Credit: Earl Gibson III

For more information about TV One’s programming, including Ringside viewers can join the conversation by visiting the network’s companion website at www.tvone.tv. TV One viewers can also join the conversation by connecting via social media on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@tvonetv) using the hashtag #Ringside and catch clips and promos on TV One’s YouTube Channel.

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