 Antwone Fisher is a New York Times bestselling author, an acclaimed screenwriter, a devoted father and husband, and a former foster child. In a most unlikely way, the story of his life in the foster care system has received national recognition. While working as a security guard on the Sony production lot, Antwone met producer Todd Black. Upon learning his story, Todd felt compelled to communicate Antwone’s experiences to audiences across the nation. The movie, The Antwone Fisher Story, details the account of a young man in the Navy who struggles with confronting his painful past, while finding hope for his future. Born to a young, single mother, incarcerated in a prison in Ohio, Antwone’s life began in adversity. His entrance into the world was less than ideal. From the moment of his birth, he became a ward of the state. He was ultimately raised by a foster family in a home that lacked the kind of love and support for which he longed. Support during these years came from friends, and a few caring adults who had a profound impact on his life. Today, Antwone lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife, Lanette, and daughter, Indigo. He is one of Hollywood’s most sought after screenwriters. As a writer, he has given a name and face to the thousands of seemingly nameless and faceless children in the foster care system who long for a permanent, safe and loving home that every child deserves.
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