Stars were definitely aligned for Blackjack Christmas actresses (from left) Fae Ellington, Kyrie McAlpin and Oliver Samuels who shared the spotlight with the film's executive director Victoria Rowell. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

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November 4, 2022

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The much-anticipated Victoria Rowell-directed movie Blackjack Christmas was screened in Jamaica for the very first time Tuesday, November 1 at the AC Hotel, Kingston. The by-invitation-only event was attended by a few of the Hollywood stars in the movie, notably Kyrie McAlpin and Adam Lazarre-White, as well as beloved Jamaican thespians Fae Ellington and Oliver Samuels. Rowell, who was also on-site, shared her profound joy and gratitude for the gift of art. She also expressed that she felt vindicated. “I hired Jamaicans, paid in US and took a leap of faith,” she shared. Her leap of faith paid off and she was effusive in her praise of the cast and crew whom she found to be professional.

“Family, forgiveness, festivity and letting go” are the words used by Rowell in describing the movie that’s perfect for the Christmas holidays.

Blackjack Christmas will air on BET+ on Thursday, December 15.

If you happen to be in Negril this weekend and attending The Skylark Film Festival there will be an opportunity to watch the movie Blackjack Christmas and hear from writer/director Victoria Rowell as well as watch Sheldon Shepherd’s movie Yardie.

Long-time supporter of the arts Pat Ramsay and managing director of Hardware & Lumber Marcus Richards made their way into the Innovation Gallery of the AC Hotel to watch the Victoria Rowell-directed movie Blackjack Christmas. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

Executive chairman of Delta Partners Ltd Zachary Harding was one of the special guests at Tuesday evening’s screening of the Victoria Rowell-directed movie Blackjack Christmas. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

Blackjacket Christmas Flyer.

(From left) Jampro President Diane Edwards, former Leader of the Opposition Dr Peter Phillips, and Minna Israel, special advisor to the Vice-Chancellor, UWI, were spotted at the Blackjack Christmas screening held Tuesday last at the AC Hotel, Kingston (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

Stopping on the red carpet for the Saturday Social lens was Lavange Limited principal Lavonne Dunbar. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

US actress Kyrie McAlpin who appears in the movie Blackjack Christmas, was supported at the premiere by her Jamaican mum Kadene, Trinbagonian dad Dane, and brother Delijah. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)n

The excitement was palpable on the face of up-and-coming Hollywood star Kyrie McAlpin who’s in the movie Blackjack Christmas as she received a warm embrace from the movie’s co-writer and executive director Victoria Rowell. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

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