For many years I never saw Art that reflected my life and values. I was forced to imagine what their work meant. I have learned to share my life and values through my art. I hope you get me.
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In this episode we examine the the series, The Wire. This groundbreaking show about Baltimore introduced us to many actors who are stars today. It had an impact on television and us. Check it out. Episode 10
When I am scrolling through movies, sometimes I take a chance. The other night I took a chance and had no clue what I watching and went wow. I love history but remember that it is written by the ones who win. They tend to leave out the things that embarasses them.
The storyline is around the potato famine in Ireland. It spoke to me of an oppression I could not fathom. The images stuck with me. It gave me a new perspective.
It tells the story of an Irishman who comes home from fighting for the British to find his world decimated. He sets out to get revenge. The cinematography was beautiful. The characters did not disappoint. It told a story.
This movie re enforced the idea of people telling their own story. Our histories have to be told by people who care about them.
I dove into a history that I did not know, yet a small portion of my history is Irish, perhaps the ones who landed in Texas in 1850s. Now I have an idea of what they left behind.
14 to Fate is a short film where two powerful women have 14 minutes for secret meeting to save their racially divided worlds.
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This short film is written, directed and produced by women. The majority of the cast are women. Wardrobe design is by a woman. Help make this happen.
Fill In the Gap Magazine is here!!This issue tells the story of what happened in 2020 through the voices of people who lived it. 2020 Issue of Fill In The Gap Magazine Vol 1
Night of Hope
In this 2020 Issue, we examine what this year was mostly about. This is my favorite issue. 2020 Issue Vol 1
Being persistent doesn’t always mean you beat it like a hammer. Sometimes you find creative methods to approach something that has been hard. Come at it from a different direction. Just don’t give up.
They changed colors. They fell off of the trees. Now They are down. It is a cycle we experience every year.
If I watch a movie outside of my favorite genres it is because of the story or the actors involved in the project. I don’t watch horror, but the storyline got me.
And let me tell you this is what I thought a horror movie by African Americans would look like. Bad Hair. The story of a haunted hair weave.
The entire premise is funny as hell, but it also speaks on many levels about the pain we African American women have endured for the sake of our hair.
This movie was interesting and creepy at the same time, but the storyline was fascinating. Elle Lorraine (Insecure) lead us through the story where her hair weave becomes a monster and kills people. This hair, which at one time was the desire of women because it gave them a fake beauty, opened doors to African American women for its straight and silky feature. Well in this film, it kills.
This movie has funny moments, scary moments and ones that cause you to think. I flinched many times and it had nothing to do with monsters, it was a comb being pulled through tangled hair. Not to mention that opening scene where the young woman has perm in her hair and its burning. Ahhh!
These folks understand what terrifies an African American woman about her hair. I won’t be adding this genre to my list of favorites, but this storyline has given me some moments. I wouldn’t watch it the night before my hair appointment. LOL.
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