LOGLINE PITCH

DAWSONS by James E. Carter

Kevin opened his restaurant Dawsons in the early 1970’s. The restaurant was a joint dream project with his wife Thelma who sadly passed away from breast cancer.

The neighborhood that he loves and adores Harlem is dealing with gentrification. His restaurant is on the brink of being shut down for good and he’s trying to keep it afloat.

Setting: Present Day Harlem, dealing with gentrification and everyday
issues and manage the relationship with his teenage son.