Photograph of Charles S. Dutton sitting on stage and speaking into a microphone taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Charles Dutton, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Charles S. Dutton sitting in a suit on stage and speaking into a microphone taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Charles Dutton, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Charles S. Dutton sitting on stage and speaking into a microphone taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Charles Dutton, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Charles S. Dutton sitting on stage and speaking into a microphone taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Charles Dutton, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Charles S. Dutton sitting on stage and speaking into a microphone taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Charles Dutton, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Charles S. Dutton sitting on stage and speaking into a microphone taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Charles Dutton, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Kimberly Elise sitting next to a man, taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Kimberly Elise, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, event was held at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Melvin Van Peebles, writer, and director most famous for creating Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. He is seated on stage in front of a microphone and talks to an audience that is cut from the frame. He is dressed in a leather jacket, dark pants, and a cap. Melvin takes a drink from a small, clear cup. This photograph was taken at the 2010 - 24-Hour FilmFeast event, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre, 1309 Canton St, Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Charles S. Dutton sitting on stage and speaking into a microphone taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Charles Dutton, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Melvin Van Peebles, writer, and director most famous for creating Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. He is seated on stage in front of a microphone and talks to an audience that is cut from the frame. A small cup rests on top of a wooden stool beside him. Melvin is dressed in a leather jacket, dark pants, and a cap. An unidentified man is partially visible standing behind him on the left. This photograph was taken at the 2010 - 24-Hour FilmFeast event, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre, 1309 Canton St, Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a man and two women standing on stage, taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Pam Grier, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, event was held at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Melvin Van Peebles sitting on stage, holding a book and pen in his hands. He wears a leather jacket, dark pants, and a cap. A woman stands up behind him. Photograph taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Melvin Van Peebles, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Charles S. Dutton speaking amidst a small crowd taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Charles Dutton, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Charles S. Dutton sitting on stage and speaking into a microphone taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Charles Dutton, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Charles S. Dutton speaking into a microphone taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Charles Dutton, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Melvin Van Peebles, writer, and director most famous for creating Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. He is seated on stage in front of a microphone and talks to an audience. Melvin is dressed in a leather jacket and a cap. He moves his hands in an expressive manner. Curtains hang in the background. This photograph was taken at the 2010 - 24-Hour FilmFeast event, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre, 1309 Canton St, Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Charles S. Dutton sitting on stage and speaking into a microphone taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Charles Dutton, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a woman and man looking left while sitting, taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Kimberly Elise, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, event was held at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a woman staring into the audience, taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Pam Grier, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, event was held at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Charles S. Dutton sitting on stage and speaking into a microphone taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Charles Dutton, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Pam Grier speaking while standing on stage, taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Pam Grier, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, event was held at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a closeup of a woman at 24-Hour Film Feast. She has dark, curly hair and wears a black outfit. She looks towards the left and smiles. The background is dark. Photograph taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Melvin Van Peebles, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a woman looking into the audience while holding out her hand, taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Pam Grier, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, event was held at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Melvin Van Peebles, writer, and director most famous for creating Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. He is seated on stage in front of a microphone and talks to an audience that is cut from the frame. A small cup rests on top of a wooden stool beside him. Melvin is dressed in a leather jacket, dark pants, and a cap. An unidentified man stands behind him on the left and points towards the camera. This photograph was taken at the 2010 - 24-Hour FilmFeast event, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre, 1309 Canton St, Dallas, Texas.