2003 Procter & Gamble Dreambuilder Celebration Movie:

"Skin Complex"

Skin Complex explores one man's pursuit of success. He has worked hard. He has studied long. He has achieved success that most would envy. He wants more from life, but believes there are obstacles blocking his path. Now he is considering a dramatic step that might give him the advantage to help him achieve his dreams…. Or will it cause him to lose everything?

Skin Complex asks an intriguing question…"Have all African Americans wondered what it's like to be white or have all African Americans ever wished they were white? "

Dr. Christopher Harrison is a strong, ambitious, intelligent man who believes success should be based on hard work, without regard to skin color. He is proud that he has achieved success on his own - Ivy League Ph.D., distinguished educator, active in the community. He is ashamed of those who use their skin color as an excuse or seek to gain unfair advantage based on their race. But Dr. Harrison has always wondered what it would be like to live as a white man. He believes his potential would be unlimited.

Then he meets Maurice - a white man who had always wanted to live as a black man. Chris, born black, works to convince Maurice of the benefits of being white - while Maurice, born white, tries to convince Chris of the benefits of being black.

In their short time together, Chris and Maurice find themselves in life-altering situations in which they are forced to question their beliefs and perceptions.

2002 Procter & Gamble Dreambuilder Scribe Award Winner:

Craig J. Harris
Harris is a native of Chicago who attended the University of Illinois- Champaign/Urbana and Roosevelt University. He currently lives with his wife, Kim and daughter, Milan, in the southwest suburbs. A professional actor and voiceover artist, Harris has numerous TV, film and commercial credits including appearances on CBS-TV's "Early Edition" and Dick Wolf's syndicated "Arrest & Trial". He has also voiced commercials for Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and Western Union, and may be best known as the voice of Lt. Jackson "Jax" Briggs in Midway Games' "Mortal Kombat" video game series.

Harris started writing with the hope of bringing more diverse roles to television and the theatre. "I want to provide a vehicle for the diverse voices of our young people to be heard. It's important for those starting out to identify their gift, to develop it and gain the exposure they need. As a mentor, I'm able to keep my eye on the future."

Although he has several unpublished screenplays to his credit, "Skin Complex", which Harris wrote specifically for the Dreambuilder Celebration Scribe Contest, will be his first produced script. In appreciation for the support given him by his family, Harris includes them in the script, naming many of the characters after family and friends. Craig plays the role of the Interviewer in Skin Complex.

PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS:

1997/98 Procter & Gamble Dreambuilder Celebration: Howard Simon "Just Passin' Through"
1998/99 Procter & Gamble Dreambuilder Celebration: Alex P. Michaels "What Angels Fear"
1999/2000 Procter & Gamble Dreambuilder Celebration: Will J. Sims "Brotherly Love"
2000/01 Procter & Gamble Dreambuilder Celebration: Shawn Scott and Jeff Shelby "Our Father"
2000/01 DaimlerChrysler Dreambuilder Celebration: Gail Parrish "Elevator"
2001/02 Procter & Gamble Dreambuilder Celebration: Sandra French "Movement"
2001/02 DaimlerChrysler Dreambuilder Celebration: LaTanya Quintela "In the Net"