HERO Has Landed on Prime Video - in the UK from 21st May 2021

2 years ago

Hero -The Extraordinary Life of Mr. Ulric Cross, landed on Prime Video in the UK from 21 May 2021.

HERO opened to rave reviews when it took to cinemas across the UK on a 40 City tour covering England, Scotland and Wales prior to the pandemic. Following this successful tour, HERO went on to win multiple awards and was the feature film in the Opening Night for the Pan African Film Festival.

The film stars Trinidad’s Nickolai Salcedo in the title role, Peter Williams (Stargate SG1), British actors, Joseph Marcell (Fresh Prince of Bel Air), Holby City’s Jimmy Akinbola and Ghanaian superstars John Dumelo, Adjetey Anang and Prince David Oseia.

Film and television industry pioneer, Frances-Anne Solomon has expertly lifted the lid on one of many untold stories of notable Caribbean professionals who made it their life's mission to foster African independence. Mike McCahill of The Guardian called the film “Stimulating and provocative – filmed history to prompt debate”

“It’s exciting to know that Ulric’s remarkable life will be shared on a global scale,” said: Director Frances-Anne Solomon.

Watch the official HERO trailer https://youtu.be/1_KkV2sbpyg

Amazon Prime UK: https://amzn.to/3bCX2gn

For media enquiry, contact: Evadney Campbell, +44 (0)7716 289 717 in UK, evadney@shilohpr.com

Notes to Editors

Frances-Anne Solomon is the recipient of several prestigious international awards. In addition to being a Director Member of the Academy, she now serves on the Executive Committee of the Directors Branch, deciding nominations of future members.

As well as its launch on Prime Video in the UK, Hero is also available in the U.S on Prime Video and Showtime’s speciality channel Sho Next, and in Canada on, Cineplexstore.com. The film will also be made available on Blu-Ray and DVD and other platforms later in 2021.

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About Frances-Anne Solomon CTTV

Frances-Anne Solomon is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, producer, curator, and long-time entrepreneur in film, TV, radio, theatre, and new media. She's the founder and CEO of the CaribbeanTales Media Group, a group of companies based in Barbados and Toronto that produces, markets and sells Caribbean themed film and television content, and her filmography as a Director includes HERO Inspired by the Extraordinary Life and Times of Ulric Cross.