Based on Chester Himes' novel and screenplay, Early Riser is a film noir that takes place in the region around Columbus, Mississippi, where the cotton industry plays a significant role. The story follows detectives Coffin Ed and Grave Digger Jones as they interrogate Lo-Boy, an artist and hustler, about the death of his friend Early Riser.
Early Riser
The 2012 film adaptation of Chester Himes' novel and screenplay, Cotton Comes to Harlem, is the second installment of the Tombigbee Chronicles, featuring notable cameos and iconic items.
