David Fortune Feature ‘Color Book’ Sets Premiere Date At Netflix, Drops Trailer
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- Netflix will premiere David Fortune’s directorial debut “Color Book” on June 19.
- David Fortune directs the black‑and‑white drama about a widowed father raising his son with Down syndrome, starring William Catlett and Jeremiah Daniels.
- Color Book won the AT&T Untold Stories prize at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, receiving $1 million and mentorship to expand the project into a feature film.
- Two Lewis and fellow producers Naturi Naughton, Tyler Edgarton, and Korstiaan Vandiver serve as executive producers on Color Book.
- Trailer for Color Book is now available, showcasing its black‑and‑white aesthetic and emotional journey.
Why it matters: Netflix adds a new original film to its catalog, expanding its inclusive storytelling offerings; director David Fortune secures a feature‑length debut, advancing his career, and the film’s focus on a family with Down syndrome broadens representation on the platform.
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