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Monday, February 9, 2009

Homegrown: Patrik-Ian Polk up for 3 NAACP Image Awards


Hattiesburg's own Patrik-Ian Polk is nominated for three NAACP Image Awards for his feature film, "Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom."


Polk is up for Outstanding Independent Film, Outstanding Directing in a Film and Outstanding Writing in a Film.

"I was floored by the Image Award nominations," he said.

The awards show is Feb. 12 in Los Angeles.

UPDATE: For a longer interview, read this article.

- Valerie Wells
(Photo by Duane Cramer)