New York's New King

KOPC2KING OF PAPER CHASIN' - The Movie" world premiered to rave reviews from movie-goers along with a double sold-out audience this past week as part of the 10th Annual New York International Latino Film Festival, presented by HBO Films. The debut took place at the Clearview Cinemas in Chelsea, NY followed by an exclusive invite-only cocktail reception at GLASS Lounge.

Already breaking records, “KING OF PAPER CHASIN’”, was the first film in the 2009 New York International Latino Film Festival to sell out in less than 48 hours. In doing so, it prompted executives at the festival to add an additional showing for that night, which later also sold out. "There has been a buzz around this movie for awhile now, and the audience has responded to that,” says Dwayne “DL” Clark, Executive Producer of the film.  “I'm very anxious to see what the response will be after people get to see the film as we put a lot on the line to make this movie happen. I truly believe the audience will not be disappointed at all," he adds.

King of Paper Chasin' is led by Triplebeam Entertainment Hip Hop Recording Artist Dwayne "DL" Clark. DL portrays the role of "Carter Blanche" while Actress/Model Piarry Oriol takes on the role of DL’s distrusting girlfriend "Thaila". This New York City crime-drama is inspired by actual events and is brilliantly captured and told by first time feature film director La Monte Edwards and is executive produced by Dwayne "DL" Clark.  This movie tells the story of one man's rise to power 'Carter Blanche', and his journey of how he claimed his stake in the American dream.  Additional cast members include Lauren Hooper “Rachel Anderson”, J. Stephen Williams “Uglyman”, Joe Soma “Agent Richardson”, Jason Rivera “Dell” and Dennis L.A. White “JB” among others.

In a city of 9 Million people everyone is engulfed in the everyday rat-race chasing that almighty dollar. But history teaches us that behind every wealthy empire is a major crime; and "Carter's" rise to power is no exception. Trying to go legit, he is faced with deception, betrayal, and self serving agendas from those closest to him, mainly his live in girlfriend "Thaila".  Little does “Carter” know that his girlfriend is cooperating with the FBI to build a case against him.   "Cart’s" childhood friend and partner in crime "Uglyman" (Ug) is released from jail after 7 years.  Ug, is now back in the picture again and begins to cause conflict with "Cart’s" new cohort "Dell" who has trouble trusting the loyalty of "Carter's" past crew. "Carter" must maneuver his way through all of those who want to see his empire crumble.  As he determines who's friend or foe, the decisions "Carter" makes can and will cost lives.