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THE DIARY OF STRANGE FRUIT

Catch all the behind-the-scenes action of making Strange Fruit: The Hip-Hopera! 
Ep 1. Diary of Strange Fruit: Writing a Letter to Lauryn Hill... in Jail
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Ep 1. Diary of Strange Fruit: Writing a Letter to Lauryn Hill... in Jail

We are on a mission to get LAURYN HILL to star in our movie Strange Fruit: The Hip-Hopera. So, the team sends her a letter... in jail. But she gets hundreds, will she read ours? Strange Fruit Team: Deborah Jane (writer), Nabila Lester (Producer), Jamie Burke (Producer), India Alston, BEAM Marketing (Social Media Manager) Join our movement on facebook! www.facebook.com/strangefruithiphopera www.strangefruithiphopera.com 9.2.13
Ep 2. Diary of Strange Fruit: The Gift & The Curse (Call!)
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Ep 2. Diary of Strange Fruit: The Gift & The Curse (Call!)

As Deborah Jane scrambles to create the perfect gift to send Lauryn Hill in jail, Nabila attempts to get past the prison guards by calling the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury. Jamie sneak-sends Strange Fruit to Spike Lee's company. But will any of our efforts reach? ...and no, Deborah Jane is not a slave driver! Join our movement on facebook! www.facebook.com/strangefruithiphopera www.strangefruithiphopera.com 9.9.13
Ep 3. Diary of Strange Fruit: It Was All A Dream...
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Ep 3. Diary of Strange Fruit: It Was All A Dream...

As Biggie says, Strange Fruit was all a DREAM when it premiered as an award-winning play at Stanford University. Now, the ladies share their dreams, nightmares, prophecies, and hopes of taking this daring hip-hopera from the stage to the page to the big screen! Join us on facebook! www.facebook.com/strangefruithiphopera www.strangefruithiphopera.com 9.16.13
Ep 5. Diary of Strange Fruit: Are We Ready for Hollywood?!
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Ep 5. Diary of Strange Fruit: Are We Ready for Hollywood?!

The ladies arrive at Xen Lounge looking fresh to death and ready to impress for the red-carpet. They celebrate female hip-hop artist Jenn-Jenn's banging new release - as well as meeting each other in person for the first time. EPIC. Started from the bottom now we here. But is the Strange Fruit Team ready for the big time? 10.7.13 www.strangefruithiphopera.com
Ep 6. Diary of Strange Fruit: Making The Music & Overcoming Fear!!
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Ep 6. Diary of Strange Fruit: Making The Music & Overcoming Fear!!

Welcome new Strange Fruit family! Between pitching Strange Fruit to studio executives, scrambling to finish the script, and gaining a phenomenal new woman to the team, Latoya "Blaze" Edwards, the team's on its toes! Grandma Ruby and Reverand Lamb encourage the team. Nabila and Deborah Jane sing a new song for the musical, "M +I", while Deborah struggles to overcome her fear of failure. Remember, always leave a comment! 10.21.13 www.strangefruithiphopera.com
Ep 7. Diary of Strange Fruit: Handing in the Script & Spotlight on LaShelle!
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Ep 7. Diary of Strange Fruit: Handing in the Script & Spotlight on LaShelle!

It's script time! After overcoming all sorts of writer's fears, Deborah Jane gave a 193 page script to the whole team. They sound off! Jamie speaks THE TRUTH! Also, SPOTLIGHT on LaShelle Robinson, our spit-fire Wall Street protragonist. Can y'all dig her? November 4, 2013 www.strangefruithiphopera.com
Ep 8. Diary of Strange Fruit: Social Media Mania & Spotlight on Todd!
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Ep 8. Diary of Strange Fruit: Social Media Mania & Spotlight on Todd!

Hello fans! The moment Latoya "Blaze" Edwards joined our team she took our social media campaign by storm. See her connecting with YOU through Facebook, Twitter, our Diaries and now our SPOTLIGHTS! This week, we spotlight Tom Lowe as Todd Decatur!! www.strangefruithiphopera.com 11.18.13
Ep 9. Diary of Strange Fruit: Money, Money, Money!
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Ep 9. Diary of Strange Fruit: Money, Money, Money!

The Strange Fruit Team has their first epic meeting with a potential investor. Nabila breaks down how to do a film budget. Jamie shows EVERYONE how to DONATE to the film. Just go to our website: www.strangefruithiphopera.com! www.strangefruithiphopera.com 12.2.13
Ep 10. Diary of Strange Fruit: Merry Christmas from The Strange Fruit Team!
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Ep 10. Diary of Strange Fruit: Merry Christmas from The Strange Fruit Team!

We wish you a glorious Christmas! A happy New Year! And thank you for all you have done for us! 12.25.13

PHOTO GALLERY

The Strange Fruit journey started at Stanford University in 2004 where it was a play, starring Issa Rae! Here are some photos of the trip from theater play to feature film!
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