Gabourey Sidibe, known for her remarkable acting career, is set to make her directorial debut with the psychological thriller 'Pale Horse'. Produced by Game Changer Films, a company dedicated to projects by and about underrepresented groups such as women, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities, the film is highly anticipated.
The story of 'Pale Horse' is set in the Pacific Northwest. It follows Naia, an esteemed yet reclusive African - American young adult book author who lives with multiple sclerosis. When Naia decides to shelter a man who escaped captivity with her long - missing brother, she gets entangled in a diabolical mystery. The screenplay, written by Asabi Lee and Paul Hart - Wilden, is based on a story by Chris Courtney Martin.
This project not only marks Sidibe's transition behind the camera but also shines a light on a character who is both a person with a disability and an African - American in the literary world. By focusing on such a character, 'Pale Horse' has the potential to explore themes of identity, resilience, and mystery within a context that is often underrepresented in mainstream cinema. As Sidibe embarks on this new creative journey, audiences can look forward to a fresh perspective in the psychological thriller genre, one that delves deep into the hidden worlds of its complex characters.
