Dovey’s Promise by Ralph Cinque: Joy White Becomes Dovey Roundtree

Los Angeles, CA (April 10, 2025). We’re excited to share the upcoming worldwide release of Dovey’s Promise. A gripping historical courtroom drama from Breaking Glass Pictures, premiering globally on April 15, 2025.

The film is directed and written by Ralph Cinque. Dovey’s Promise tells the remarkable true story of Civil Rights attorney Dovey Roundtree. Who took on the racially charged 1965 Towpath Murder Trial—and won. This landmark film highlights a pivotal but often overlooked moment in American legal history. With themes of racial injustice, government overreach, and the power of one woman’s voice in the pursuit of truth.

Synopsis: On October 12, 1964, Mary Pinchot Meyer, the last mistress of JFK, was murdered on the towpath in Georgetown, and the hapless Raymond Crump was charged with the crime. But, famed Civil Rights attorney Dovey Roundtree knew he was innocent, and she took on a bevy of government lawyers to prove it. It was Dovey versus the U.S. Department of Justice. It wasn’t fair, but they just had to take their chances.

The Official Trailer for Dovey’s Promise Directed by Ralph Cinque

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Dovey’s Promise is a courtroom drama about Dovey Roundtree‘s (Joy White) brilliant defense of Raymond Crump. In the Tow-path murder trial of 1965, in which the victim was Mary Pinchot Meyer, the last mistress of JFK. It was Dovey against the vast resources of the U.S. Department of Justice. Joy White stars as the indomitable Dovey Roundtree
– Ralph CInque

Why cover Dovey’s Promise?

– Based on a true, extraordinary case of legal defiance and courage.
– Timely themes around systemic injustice and civil rights.
– A stellar festival run with acclaim from over a dozen international film events.
– A perfect fit for outlets focused on culture, history, justice, or film.

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Festivals & Awards:

– The Atlantis Awards.
– World Premiere Cinema Awards.
– The Chi-Town Multi-Cultural Film Festival.
– Cine Paris.
– Hollywood Gold Awards.
– IndieFest.
– International Gold Awards.
– London Movie Awards.
– Milan Gold Awards.
– New York Movie Awards.
– Newnan Film Festival.
– Oakland International Film Festival.
– Paris Film Awards.
– Power 24 International Film Festival (South Africa).
– Vegas Movie Awards.

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About Breaking Glass Pictures
Breaking Glass Pictures is a Philadelphia-based distributor dedicated to amplifying bold, diverse, and thought-provoking stories. From award-winning LGBTQ+ narratives to gripping thrillers and inspiring dramas. BGP continues its mission to bring independent films to audiences across North America.

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