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The Feature Presentation Presents: 40 ACRES
In honor of Juneteenth, The Feature Presentation, DJ Suss One and Magnolia Productions are presenting a VIP screening of 40 ACRES. Taking place at the Regal Union Square Theater the elite VIP guest list is sure to fill the theater with black joy, high energy, and pride, providing a beautiful aesthetic on the backdrop of what critics are saying is an amazing film.
40 ACRES, is post-apocalyptic thriller written and directed by music video veteran R.T. Thorne. Thorne who will be making his film debut, first premiered 40 Acres during the 49th Annual Toronto International Film Festival. Led by Hailey (Danielle Deadwyler, “The Piano Lesson”) a mother and ex-military soldier and Galen (Michael Greyeyes, “Fear The Walking Dead”), 40 ACRES, takes place in a post civil war world where a family has learned to thrive in the middle of nowhere and must protect their 40-acre farm against cannibalistic raiders.
A lifelong horror movie buff, DJ SussOne has transformed his passion for film into a thriving business venture with The Feature Presentation. From an early age, SussOne was captivated by the suspense and thrill of scary movies, which inspired him to dive deeper into the entertainment world beyond music. Through The Feature Presentation, DJ Suss One collaborates with top movie theaters and major production companies to host exclusive VIP movie premieres before their official release.
At his latest highly anticipated premiere, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, I had the opportunity to sit down with DJ Suss One to discuss his lifelong love of movies and how film has influenced his journey as a DJ, radio personality, and emerging film producer. What followed was an insightful conversation about creativity, culture, and the powerful intersection of music and cinema.
DJ Suss One sits down with Adavie Gutierrez at the private screening off Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning at the IPIC Theatre. We talk about his love for Horror films and how being a thriller buff have impacted him as a person, DJ, and aspiring film producer and director.
DJ Suss One talking to a reporter. 
DJ Suss One taking a photo with special guest Jay Wonder 
Journalist and Anchor Jazmyn Summers and special guest. 
Publicist and Event Curator Amber Lee with Viral Social Media Influencer Daniel Jean. 
DJ Suss One taking pictures with We Speak Media Journalist Adavie Gutierrez and special guest. 
DJ Suss One addresses to his guest before the start of the movie. 
Actor Jermel Howard and Guest 
Snapshot of a full house.
These events are more than just screenings—they’re red-carpet experiences where celebrities, influencers, and film lovers come together to celebrate cinema in style. Blending his expertise in music, media, and film culture, DJ Suss One continues to build a unique bridge between the entertainment industries—where every premiere feels like an event, and every audience member is a VIP. 40 ACRES premieres in theaters July 2, 2025. In the spirit of Juneteenth let’s keep celabrating and showing up by supporting black creatives and making this a hit at the box office.
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Atlanta Screening of The Alabama Solution Brings Together Panel of Advocates, Leaders, and Community Voices
ATLANTA, GA — Community leaders, advocates, and residents gathered in Atlanta for a special screening of the Oscar-nominated HBO documentary The Alabama Solution, an evening centered on film, dialogue, and community engagement around issues of justice and incarceration.
Hosted at 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, the event brought together organizations and community members for a formal evening of reflection and conversation following the powerful documentary. The film, co-directed by Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman and co-produced by Alex Duran, offers an intimate and unfiltered look into Alabama’s prison system.
At the heart of the documentary are the voices of justice-impacted individuals Melvin “Bennu” Ray and Robert “Kinetik” Council, whose experiences shed light on the realities inside the prison system while challenging viewers to consider deeper questions about accountability, dignity, and reform.
Following the screening, a panel discussion brought together leaders and advocates working in justice reform and community outreach. The conversation was moderated by Bridgette Simpson of Barred Business, who guided the dialogue with panelists representing several organizations committed to addressing issues within the justice system.
Panelists included Gerald Griggs of the NAACP, Kimberly Jones of Fork the System, Octavious Holiday of the Positive Outreach Development Society, Kevin Marshall of The Marshall Law Group, LLC, Kathryn Hamoudah of the Southern Center for Human Rights, and Christopher Willars of The Life Unit Inc.
Each panelist offered insight shaped by their work in advocacy, legal reform, and community engagement. Their perspectives highlighted the far-reaching effects incarceration can have on families and communities, while also emphasizing the importance of awareness, accountability, and continued dialogue around the issues presented in the film.
The screening was supported by several organizations dedicated to justice and civic engagement, including One for Justice, Dream.org, Barred Business, the Southern Center for Human Rights, The Life Unit, the Center for Civic Innovation, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), and the Free Atlanta Abolition Movement.
The evening also served as a moment of connection for those in attendance, including family members and advocates whose lives have been impacted by the justice system. Through film and conversation, the gathering created space for reflection and for communities to engage with the realities highlighted in the documentary.
As conversations continued after the screening, the event underscored the power of storytelling to bring people together, raise awareness, and encourage deeper consideration of issues that often remain unseen by the public.
As momentum continues to grow around conversations sparked by the documentary, organizers are encouraging community members to take an additional step by supporting efforts aimed at protecting justice-impacted individuals from discrimination.
Advocates are currently inviting the public to sign a virtual petition card supporting the establishment of a statewide Protected Class Ordinance in Georgia, which would help ensure justice-impacted individuals are protected from discrimination in employment, housing, and opportunity.
You may find and share the virtual petition here:
Statewide Protected Class
https://www.theprotectedclassnetwork.org/sign-our-petition
