David Fortune’s ‘Color Book’ Starring Will Catlett And Jeremiah Daniels Is Now Streaming On Netflix
The film follows a devoted, newly widowed single father (Will Catlett) as he navigates raising his young son with Down Syndrome (Jeremiah Daniels) and goes to great lengths to take him to his first baseball game in Atlanta.
Set against the backdrop of Metro Atlanta, the father and son's simple quest to attend a baseball game turns into a daylong adventure filled with setbacks, resilience, and milestones. The film is a tender look at grief, family, and the Black American fatherhood experience, highlighting a devoted dad's unconditional love and emotional vulnerability.
Behind the camera, Color Book was written and directed by David Fortune, winner of AT&T’s Untold Stories annual pitch competition, marking his feature directorial debut. Fortune developed a reputation through directing fellowships and industry development programs before stepping into long-form storytelling with this project. The film represents a significant breakthrough for the filmmaker, with many critics highlighting his ability to deliver a nuanced and emotionally resonant story centered on Black fatherhood and family dynamics.
The producing team includes Kristen Uno, Kiah Alexandria Clingman, and Autumn Bailey-Ford, who helped bring the independent feature to life. Executive producers on the project include Naturi Naughton, Xavier “Two” Lewis, Korstiaan Vandiver, and Tyler Edgarten. Their involvement helped support a film that has steadily evolved from an independent passion project into a title now positioned for global visibility through Netflix.
The cast also features Jeremiah Daniels, Brandee Evans, Terri J. Vaughn, and Kia Shine alongside Catlett. For many viewers, Color Book could become another example of a festival favorite finding a second life on streaming, while also strengthening Catlett’s growing profile as a dramatic lead.