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The UB Interview: Director Wes Miller Talks ‘Black Heat’ + Preview
Now Playing In Theaters.
Wes Miller‘s “Black Heat“, is in theaters now.
Starring Jason Mitchell, NLE Choppa, and Tabatha “DreamDoll” Robinson.
After their fifteen-year-old daughter goes missing, two parents take her rescue into their own hands.
In a dangerous mission to infiltrate a high-level drug dealer’s apartment complex.
Written and directed by Wes Miller. Executive Producers Jason Mitchell, Jessie Jalee, Han Soto, and Chad Ghiron.
Miller was raised in Memphis, TN, where he was a three sport athlete.
His 2016 release, “Prayer Never Fails” was nominated for awards at several festivals including the Long Beach International Film Festival. His 2018 release, “River Runs Red” starring Taye Diggs, George Lopez and John Cusack won numerous awards including Best Dramatic Film at the Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival.
His next film, the western, “Hell on the Border” starring David Gyasi, Ron Perlman and Frank Grillo screened at multiple film festivals and for multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Wes Miller was also awarded Best Director of an Independent Film in 2020 at the Hollywood & African Prestigious Awards (HAPA) for his 2019 film release “Atone.”
Miller‘s 2022 action film “A Day To Die” released starring Bruce Willis, Leon, Frank Grillo, and Kevin Dillon. “Call Her King” stars Naturi Naughton, and Lance Gross, released in 2023 on BET+.
Aries from UB recently spoke to the talented director about his new film “Black Heat.”
Wes shares how the film came together and why the story was important to bring to film.
Plus he tells UB about working with the all-star cast and why people should check it out in theaters.
Wes also shares what’s next and more!
