Jaycen “Two Js” Jennings (Snoop Dogg) is a washed-up ex-professional football star who has hit rock bottom. When Jaycen is sentenced to community service coaching the Underdoggs, an unruly pee-wee football team in his hometown of Long Beach, California, he sees it as an opportunity to rebuild his public image and turn his life around. As Jaycen works to transform the foul-mouthed Underdoggs into top-notch champions, he reconnects with his past, including an old flame and few of his ex-teammates and rediscovers his love of the game.
On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at iPic Atlanta Theater Mona Scott-Young hosted a special screening of Netflix’s new limited series, GRISELDA, starring Sofia Vergara. The series premieres on January 25.
The intimate screening included special guests: Eva Marcille, Yandy Smith and Mendeecees Harris, Kirk and Rasheeda Frost, and more.
Mona Scott-Young shared with guests episode 1, and spoke on the power of Sofia’s performance in the series, and what it means to be a BOSS (La Jefa), “I think watching this series, you will see we are all pushing our own kind of product…but what she [Griselda] also had was determination and passion and commitment to what it was she was doing. And she did it against all odds. And she did it in a world that was dominated by men. “
“In watching this series, there was a lot I could relate to. In watching this woman’s struggle and Sofia Vergara who not only produces the series, but also stars in it and does an amazing job. That’s another element I could relate to. Strong women doing what they do best.”
Following the screening, guests attended a private reception at Rumi’s Kitchen.
About GRISELDA:
GRISELDA is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as “the Godmother.” Starring and executive produced by Sofia Vergara, the dramatic limited series GRISELDA is created by NARCOS and NARCOS: MEXICO showrunner Eric Newman, who comes to the title alongside NARCOS director Andrés Baiz, who directs all six episodes. The series is co-created by Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda & Carlo Bernard and Executive Produced by Newman, Miro, Escajeda, Bernard, along with Vergara and Luis Balaguer with Latin World Entertainment. In addition to Vergara, the series stars Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito and, making her on screen debut, Carolina Giraldo (a.k.a Karol G).
Series Credits:
Format: Limited Series, 6 Episodes x 1 Hour
Executive Producer & Star: Sofía Vergara
Created by: Eric Newman & Doug Miro & Ingrid Escajeda & Carlo Bernard
Executive Producers: NARCOS and NARCOS: MEXICO showrunner and directing team Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz. As well as Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda, Carlo Bernard along with Sofía Vergara and Luis Balaguer with Latin World Entertainment.
Director: Andrés Baiz (all episodes)
Co-Showrunners: Ingrid Escajeda & Doug Miro
Starring: Sofía Vergara (Griselda Blanco), Alberto Guerra (Dario Sepúlveda), Christian Tappan (Arturo Mesa), Martín Rodríguez (Rivi Ayala), Juliana Aidén Martinez (June Hawkins), Vanessa Ferlito (Carmen Gutiérrez)
Black History Month honors the achievements and legacy of African Americans throughout U.S. history. This year’s theme is African Americans and the Arts spanning the many impacts Black Americans have had on visual arts, music, cultural movements, and more. On February 13, in 800-theaters across the country, audiences can pay tribute to musical icon and disco legend Gloria Gaynor whose contributions have inspired millions with her powerful song “I Will Survive,” for a one-night-only theatrical release of the riveting documentary from Director Betsy Schechter, GLORIA GAYNOR: I WILL SURVIVE. Following the screening, guests will participate in a once-in-a-lifetime singalong of the song that has inspired millions “I Will Survive.” GLORIA GAYNOR: I WILL SURVIVE is a story about reinvention, the power of faith and a magnificent second act. “I am finally in a place of joy and self-fulfillment, and I am ready to share my secret to not only surviving, but thriving with the world,” said Gloria. The documentary which has been hailed by critics as “…affectionate and engrossing…” and that “…inspires the audience to believe it’s never too late to do whatever it is you want…” is a celebration of an icon and a testament to the power of resilience. GLORIA GAYNOR: I WILL SURVIVE is Directed by Betsy Schechter.
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Black History Month honors the achievements and legacy of African Americans throughout U.S. history. This year’s theme is African Americans and the Arts spanning the many impacts Black Americans have had on visual arts, music, cultural movements, and more.