Film Details
The Opening Night screening of Color Book will be followed by a Q&A with special guests from the film.
Co-sponsored by the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh + Inglis
A father and son seek healing after an emotional family loss in director David Fortune’s Color Book. Lucky, now a single father, finds himself challenged by the task of raising his 11-year-old son, Mason, an imaginative boy with Down syndrome who loves to draw and watch baseball. As they seek solace together, they set out to attend a baseball game in Metro Atlanta only to find that Murphy’s law is in full effect. Facing an odyssey of obstacles and mishaps, the duo discovers that the healing they seek is not to be found by reaching their destination but rather through the shared experience of their journey. This artistically crafted black-and-white directorial debut earned Fortune the prestigious Directors to Watch Award at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival and delivers a beautiful and heartfelt father and son story not to be forgotten.
Official Selection–World Premiere–Tribeca Film Festival
Winner–Critics’ Prize–Deauville American Film Festival
Winner–New Direction Competition–Cleveland International Film Festival
"A compelling exploration of loss, love, and resilience." —Nyah Davis, The Knockturnal
“[Color Book] pushes the door open for full absorption of its characters, as does the gorgeous black and white portraiture and detailed inserts that make up its visual landscape.” –Peyton Robinson, RogerEbert.com
Filmmaker Q&A Guests
A filmmaker Q&A will follow the screening at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Jeremiah Daniels
Actor – Color Book
Jeremiah Daniels is a rising young actor who gained national recognition for his breakthrough role in Color Book, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and won the American Independent Award at the Denver Film Festival. His powerful performance earned him a 2024 NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, an achievement that marked a milestone for inclusion in Hollywood. The film’s success, along with multiple accolades including being named a “Critics’ Pick” by Variety, has further spotlighted Jeremiah’s remarkable talent and versatility.
As a proud actor with Down syndrome, Jeremiah is breaking barriers and redefining representation on screen. Honored by the Global Down Syndrome Foundation for both his artistry and advocacy, he continues to inspire with his charisma, emotional depth, and undeniable presence, captivating audiences while empowering future generations.
David Fortune
Director – Color Book
David Fortune is a writer and director from Atlanta, Georgia. He was named to Variety’s 10 Directors to Watch in 2025 and received the AT&T Untold Stories Award, which provided a $1 million grant to direct his feature film, Color Book. In addition to these recognitions, David has also been nominated for the 2025 NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Breakthrough Creative.
His short film Us was selected as a winner of the Netflix Content Creator’s Program, while his film Shoebox, produced through the Indeed-Hillman Grad’s Rising Voices Program, was acquired and distributed by Amazon Studios. David has participated in multiple fellowships, such as the Paramount ViewFinders Directors Program, Netflix - Film Independent Amplifier Fellowship, Big Indie Fellowship, and the Village Roadshow Emerging Talent Program.
David is a proud alumnus of Morehouse College (BA) and Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television (MFA). As a writer and director, he seeks to capture universal connections within marginalized communities while shedding light on the intimate human experiences.