Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary!
by Alex Billington
June 16, 2026
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“We gonna keep running, we gonna keep running, and we’re not gonna look back.” Netflix has revealed the official trailer for an indie film titled Color Book, made by filmmaker David Fortune marking his feature directorial debut after a few shorts. This first premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival few years ago and is only now getting a full streaming release via Netflix. A newly widowed father’s quest to take his son to his first baseball game becomes a daylong journey of strength and resilience in this moving drama. The festivals add: “However, they’re a long way outside of metro Atlanta…what is meant to be a joyful day of father-son bonding turns into a day-long journey of setbacks and unexpected obstacles as they encounter various new people and places, all captured in potent black-and-white cinematography. In his feature debut, filmmaker Fortune crafts an emotionally rich, sensitive portrait of the special bond between a devoted single father and his son.” Starring William Catlett and Jeremiah Alexander Daniels as father & son, Lucky and Mason. This has a few great reviews stating that Fortune has “created something truly special, a moving cinematic experience that makes you feel as if you are witnessing greatness unfold right in front of you.” Looks terrific.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for David Fortune’s film Color Book, direct from Netflix’s YouTube:
Following his wife’s passing, a widowed father named Lucky (played by William Catlett) finds himself navigating the challenges of raising his son Mason, who has Down syndrome. Seeking solace, Lucky and Mason embark on a journey across Metro Atlanta to attend their first baseball game together. Throughout their day-long trip, they encounter Murphy’s Law. From car breakdowns to missed trains, the duo faces a series of obstacles that test their relationship with each other. Despite the many setbacks, they persevere, determined to reach the game on time. Color Book offers an intimate portrait of a father-son relationship while exploring grief, connection, and the realities of parenthood over the course of this single weekend. Color Book is written and directed by indie producer / filmmaker David Fortune, making his first feature after a few other short films previously. Produced by Autumn Bailey, Kiah Alexandria Clingman, Kristen Uno. This first premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival a few years ago. Netflix debuts Fortune’s Color Book film streaming on Netflix starting June 19th, 2026 coming up this summer. Anyone want to watch?
