His first music video was in 2008 for Detroit rapper Earlly Mac's "House Party," which has the grainy look and feel of '70s Italian horror film. "When you watch it, you can see some of the budding genius of Lawrence Lamont," says Mac, who was there at Tuesday's screening rooting on his friend, whom he calls "L. Boogie" for short.

This weekend, a Detroit native is stepping into the spotlight as his latest film hits the big screen. Lawrence Lamont is a writer and director who got his start filming music videos for Grammy-winning artist Big Sean and is now making waves in Hollywood.

Director and Detroit native Lawrence Lamont talks about his career and his new film 'One of Them Days.' The movie stars Keke Palmer and SZA and hits theaters nationwide on January 17th. For more visit,