South Carolina State Representative Dr. Jermaine Johnson and Fourth Industrial Pictures announce the debut screenings of the soul-stirring feature documentary I Got Myself a Yard, which recounts Johnson’s troubling childhood and documents his subsequent rise as one of South Carolina’s most celebrated athletes and revered elected officials. I Got Myself a Yard will screen the following dates and locations:
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– Friday, November 15, 2024 at Spotlight 8 Theater, located at 201 Columbia Mall Blvd Ste 211, Columbia, SC 29223
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Saturday, November 16, 2024 at College of Charleston – Rita Liddy Hollings ‘58 Science Center, located at 58 Coming St, Charleston, SC 29401
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Sunday, November 17, 2024 at The Nickelodeon Theater – 1607 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
Dr. Johnson’s I Got Myself a Yard serves as both cautionary tale and inspiration to the people and communities he serves, especially marginalized youth. Immediately following the screening, Dr. Johnson and film director Adam Bailey will take the
stage to discuss everything from the filmmaking process to themes of mental health, homelessness and generational and childhood trauma. The screening event concludes with a Q&A with the audience.
To learn more about I Got Myself a Yard and purchase tickets, visit https://linktr.ee/igotmyselfayard
“I’m here to tell young people, ‘You can be whatever you want to be. I am a perfect example of what you can be when you set your intentions and decide to do something great.’” – State Representative Dr. Jermaine Johnson
