Black Ice: The Rhythm, a tribute to unsung heroes, premieres at Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center

(The Dallas Examiner) – Black Ice: The Rhythm is a faith-based movie that tells the story of an African American man who found his rhythm in the world of hockey by transforming his obstacles into victory. Similar to the movie, director, Gerald McBride of Detroit and producer, Ashlee C. of Dallas united their backgrounds and created a compelling story to inspire communities of color. “After hearing McBride’s idea, I immediately jumped on board. This is a story that needs to be told and heard.” Ashlee C. expressed. Related Stories The movie is based in Detroit, the Hockeytown of the United States. Detroit holds the highest population of African Americans in a U.S. city – with 79% of the city being Black, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While the city is recognized for its National Hockey League franchise, the Detroit Red Wings, there is underrepresentation of African Americans in the sport in the city and nationally. The movie works to highlight the relevance and talent of African Americans in hockey, as well as positively influence the community to transform this narrative. Detroit, historically known as Motown, is also a city of music and culture. McBride focused the lens on the...