Vanguard CDC and Righteous Entertainment Roll Out the Red Carpet Detroit Style for Arise Detroit Neighborhoods Day!

Movie Screening and Clothing Drive will support youth in homeless shelters 

DETROIT (July 23, 2008)- Hollywood is coming to Detroit!

Righteous Entertainment is partnering with The Vanguard CDC to host a clothing drive in celebration of the launch of its DVD "Blaze: The Truth Through Hip Hop."

On Saturday August 2nd from 5pm-9pm, Righteous Entertainment will be accepting new and gently used clothing at the Vanguard Community Development Corporation at 2785 E. Grand Blvd. The donations would be collected in lieu of an entrance fee to the movie screening and reception with Ralph Scott an executive from BET-J and the founders of Righteous Entertainment. “We felt the Vanguard CDC would be the perfect partner to reach the youth and inspire them to create positive and uplifting films similar to "Blaze," said Nicki Lynch of Righteous Entertainment. “This also gives us the opportunity to support youth in homeless shelters. Donations will help a lot of youth and families during this tough economy, especially those returning to school in the fall," continues Lynch.

Fresh from the Hip Hop film circuit, "Blaze" has been lauded by representatives from BET and MTV for presenting a look at a genre of Hip Hop that is oft-overlooked, but gaining momentum. The documentary presents a behind-the-scenes look at Hip Hop artists who leave sex, drugs and violence out of their music. Instead, they lay positive and truthful lyrics atop the style of music that youth today love to hear.

As an added bonus to the screening, light refreshments will be served, along with live entertainment. Available for sale at the event will be the "Blaze" DVD, CDs from positive Hip Hop artists and t-shirts.

About Righteous Entertainment
Based in Sarasota, Florida Righteous Entertainment is comprised of a team of independent screenwriters and feature filmmakers dedicated to producing innovative, exciting and original works for the world market. Headed by Creative & Managing Director Maurice Lynch, Righteous Entertainment aims to produce a high standard of short and feature-length films that are family oriented and pure entertainment for all. For more information on Righteous Entertainment, please visit www.RighteousEnt.com.

About the Vanguard CDC
Putting vision to action, Vanguard attempts to improve the total quality of life in the Detroit, and surrounding communities by embracing technology as a resource, creating high quality educational opportunities, offering continued residential and commercial development, dedication to positive youth development, raising social consciousness and instilling an entrepreneurial spirit in youth. Partnered with the Creation Station, they are launching a computer generated imaging design program for youth in October 2008 to teach youth to become creators of media and not just consumers.