There was a special INTERNATIONAL short film contract drafted for this production between SAG-AFTRA (USA) and ACTRA ( CANADA) to make it possible to have Marc John Jeffries a play the lead.
Alex Wright ( 40 Acres and a Mule) introduced Marc John Jeffries and Jim Morrison to play Sam Langford.
Director Jim Morrison wrote a paper on Sam Langford in the 7th grade, sparking his life long passion for the story. Jim grew up in the Nova Scotia, where Sam was from, and grew up with his descendants.
Director Jim Morrison has an extensive martial art background.
The film was a reunion for producer Alex Jordan and Jim Morrison who had worked together for many years early in their career producing music videos, commercials and short films for Maverick Films and 48 media. Jordan produces television and film in Toronto and Morrison directs film and commercials in Los Angeles.