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Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett opens Christmas Day. Directed by David Fincher, this Paramount Pictures blockbuster is an Academy Award favorite. Naima is in one scene as Madame, the owner of a 1930s New Orleans brothel. Check local theatre schedules. Info on Internet Movie Database
Letts Rise New Store
Lett's Rise! Launches New Store
Lett's Rise! Productions launches new store with apparel, bags, mugs, accesories, gifts, DVDs and more. Visit today for new products and sales discounts: http://www.lettsrise.com/store.html
Naima in Lifetime's Living Proof
Lifetime's"Living Proof"
"Living Proof", the Lifetime movie starring Harry Connick Jr as a doctor who commits his life to discovering a cure for breast cancer completes filming. Naima is Nurse Carol. Also stars Regina King, Bernadette Peters and Jennifer Coolidge. Set to air in October. Check local listings.
Naima Imani Lett
Busy, Busy... (From Naima's Blog)
Busy! Busy! There has been a lot going on over here recently, but I'm not complaining. It's good to be in the mix... especially since we're on the cusp of the inevitable slow down with the industry preparing for the possible SAG strike...
Naima in feature film CHESS
CHESS
"CHESS", a feature film about legendary record producer Leonard Chess, Chess Records and the popularization of Blues music during the 1950-60s; Naima is the receptionist at Chess Records who befriends Muddy Waters played by David Oyelowo.
Naima Imani Lett in Wire in the Blood
Wire in the Blood
"Wire in the Blood: Prayer of the Bone", the hit crime series that cast Naima as leading lady Anita Addison opposite award-winning actor Robson Green airs in the US on SUN, APR 6
8 PM & 11 PM ET; 5 PM & 8 PM PT
Pics & Info on Internet Movie Database
Austin American Statesmen article re: episode
Naima Imani Lett in Chosen Magazine

Naima is Chosen for Chosen Magazine Cover
Naima is chosen for the Chosen Magazine April cover story: "Eyes on the Prize: Actress/Producer Naima Lett Keeps Her Focus on Ministry
Photos & Info

Naima in The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams

See Naima as Laura in the Tennessee Williams classic "The Glass Menagerie"
MARCH 14-30th
Fri & Sat at 8 PM; Sat & Sun at 3 PM
The ArtCentre Theatre, 1028 15th Place
Plano, TX 75074 (North of Dallas) MAP
Box Office: 972.424.MUSE (6873)

Top 25 To Watch
Naima Just Named on "Top 25 to Watch" List
Naima has just been named as one of the coveted “Top 25 to Watch” for 2008 on Dallas Weekly's annual list of newsmakers. The Class of 2008 includes movers and shakers, company presidents, city council representatives and the Mayor, among others. January 2008
Top 25 To Watch in 2008 article
Naima in TX Black Film Festival

Lett's Rise! Support TX Black Film Festival
Naima & Lett's Rise! support the Texas Black Film Festival through our participation in the taping of the promotional, judging films, hosting during film screenings, speaking on media panel discussion, and announcing during the Awards Ceremony. Feb 2008
VIEW NAIMA'S PROMO for Festival

Dallas Weekly Top 25 to Watch
Wire in the Blood
"Wire in the Blood: Prayer of the Bone", the hit crime series that cast Naima as the lead Anita Addison (attorney) opposite award-winning actor Robson Green airs in the UK on January 7th. UK fans look up schedule on ITV. Jan 2008
Austin American Statesmen article re: episode
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Lett's Rise! Starlet Award
Lett’s Rise! Productions and Lett's Rise! Ministries is very excited to congratulate Kristen Carroll, the first recipient of the Lett’s Rise! Starlet Award which is intended to equip a young actress in need of financial support to obtain the most important tools necessary for her to begin her career. See Starlet Award for details. Dec 2007
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American Perspective
Journalist Judyth Piazza interviews Naima re: acting and Lett’s Rise for “The American Perspective” radio program. Listen to Interview  November 2007
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Women in Film
Women in Film Dallas highlights Naima & Lett's Rise! in its Artist Spotlight. Naima answers questions about the industry, her roles & role models, and her upcoming projects. October 2007
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Kirk Whalum Concert
Kirk Whalum, world-renowned jazz saxophonist, invited Naima to open his "Gospel According to Jazz Part III" jazz concert and DVD recording on Sat. October 13th. Other artists include George Duke, Lalah Hathaway and Doc Powell. October 2007
Naima in Dallas Morning News Dallas Morning News
Dallas Morning News, Texas' #1 newspaper, runs a feature story on Naima & Lett's Rise coming up to Naima's live performance of "Shattered Silhouettes" in Dallas. August 2007