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Afro-Punk: - The Documentary

2008-02-28T10:39:38Z

Afro-Punk: - The Documentary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uXCvbIcg58&feature=related

AfroPunk.com

http://www.AfroPunk.com/

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Museum of Black Superheroes

2008-02-23T15:10:07Z

Museum of Black Superheroes

http://www.blacksuperhero.com/exhibits2.cfm

index

http://www.blacksuperhero.com/index.html

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AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL - MFA BOSTON FEB 1ST - 29TH

2008-02-03T15:59:13Z

http://www.mfa.org/calendar/sub.asp?key=12&subkey=54

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Gaffer/Sound Mixer/PAs Sought

2007-12-24T16:37:17Z

Griot Soul Films, an Oakland-based non-profit film company is looking for a Gaffer, Sound Mixer-Boom Op, and additional PAs for our feature, scheduled to begin shooting January 19th. It's a 21 day shoot on weekends through March. The ability to bring your own equipment is a plus. On-set experience necessary. We've secured the rest of the crew and cast.

Compensation:
* 1 year free advertising on our website = estimated to reach 12,000 individuals over that period.
* Connect with a network of dedicated professionals.
* Recommendation for the Executive Director pending positive completion of the project.
* Copy/credit/professionally catered meals.

We are producing a groundbreaking project - the first of its kind. Check out our website at http://www.griotsoulfilms.org and our trailer at http://www.afterellen.com/blwe/12-14-07?page=0%2C5

If interested and available reply to director@griotsoulfilms.org

Thanks!

GSF

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This Christmas - A Good Strategy

2007-12-08T18:20:46Z

I saw This Christmas here in Chicago on Wednesday, the day it opened, and I must say I really enjoyed it (despite all the noise from the young teenagers in the audience). Although the majority of the audience was people of color there were some white teenagers sitting in my row and they seemed to be enjoying the movie.

I think it was strategic that there was a mixed looking kid in the movie, although she didn't have any role or part that I recall, neither did her darker brother - they both were just like there and not really in the movie. I couldn't figure this part out? If someone can shed light on why they (the two kids) did not have any real role other than being kids I would like to know. I kinda expected them to say something and be apart of the movie...

But back to the point of the strategy of the movie as I saw it was to have some crossover appeal. That was achieved with the one brother who had the white wife that was expecting a baby. But it was ironic she was absent at the end when they did the Soul train line. I expected to see her dance and she was nowhere. I think audiences, especially white moviegoers, will wonder why she did not appear at the very end. Almost the same way when you have black cast members who die off early in the film and they are gone by the ending. I wonder what happened with that or maybe she could simply not dance, who knows.

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The Need For Black Storytellers

2007-12-06T19:35:16Z

It is obvous that Black Directors make up less than ten percent of world cinematic productions, and that's a sad thing to note. We need to start grooming up more of ourselves who'd be capabale of taking Black storytelling to new heights, and it's only sad that there's so little of us to patronise out there. Anyone got any thoughts to add on this?

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Thriving Black Directors

2007-12-04T21:00:06Z

At the moment, I can only come up with two black Director's whose pictures are very much making waves out in the world: Spike Lee and Antwone Fuqua.

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Dynamic Arts, New Horizons

2007-11-23T12:26:34Z

It piques me so much the fact that a lot of African-American Directors keep running around making the same style and type of mive over and over again, with the themes and setting mostly occuring around African-American neighbourhoods.

Why can't they start being more dynamic?

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Have you seen Disney's Song of the South?

2007-11-15T20:27:03Z

If you have seen the film, please take the time to fill out this questionnaire.

www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx

This is for a Diversity and Racial Conflict paper on whether or not the U.S. is socially ready for a re-release of Song of the South. It is the only Disney feature that has not been released domestically on a home viewing format.

The more thoughts you share with me, the better. In the comments section, please feel free to share any information about yourself that identifies you for quotability - your name, where you're from, what your profession is, anything you've published... That part is entirely optional though.

Thank you!

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EUFRICAM : Europe as seen by African photographers and video-artists

2007-10-07T23:54:53Z

I am currently preparing a project that seeks to show Europe through the eyes of its African diaspora. I'm looking for inspired photographers or video-artists from subsaharan African origine that wish to participate in this project by photographing Europe from a personal and African perspective.
Please contact me should you know photographers or video-makers that would wish to take part in this intercultural dialogue, or if you have ideas to further help develop this project.

MonkiBee

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re post of a bbc article, Great films in Africa, no capital

2007-03-05T15:02:31Z

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6410939.stm

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Tsosti Film Review

2007-01-29T02:46:33Z

A beautiful and gritty tale about the road to redemption of
a young thug living in the slums of Johannesburg.
The film follows Tsotsi, a ruthless hot headed leader of a gang,
who rob to get what they need by any means nessesary.
At the films beginning Tsotsi's brother in crime Boston breaks down
after they rob and kill a man.Boston reacts to the crime by
asking if Tsotsi has any decency.I suspect their code was to rob..
not to kill. This question plays out in many different ways over the
course of the film. Friendships change, allegience do also.
After a haphazard robbery drops a baby into Tsotsi life,
causing him to reflect on his own past, Tsotsi is determine
to reconcile his past and do right ( at least as much as he can )
by the child. Presley Chweneyagae is brilliant asTsotsi.
We see the pain and anger reflected on his face as well as
the sadness of Tsotsi's past. Terry Pheto is captivating as
Miriam a beautiful and strong young woman who lives in Tsotsi's village and helps him to confront his haunting past.

The film is shot in a beautiful golden haze,similar to the films movie poster.
This gives the film a sense of regalness that keeps it from feeling bleak and hopeless.
I don't want to give away anymore of the plot .But I will say that I highly recommend you see this film.
Not only for it's superb acting and cinematography but also for it's storytelling. The film touches the heart
and takes a dark situation and turns it to gold.

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Trailer Color of the Cross

2006-10-26T22:27:28Z

http://www.colorofthecross.com/

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I've posted a listing in your Events Section

2006-07-30T22:56:11Z

Hi
My name is Jessica, I'm one of the Nubian Divas. Please see our event in your events section.

Thanks

or just go to www.nubiandivas.com

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Seeking place to live

2006-07-21T18:46:33Z

I rarely post to any of the tribes I belong to...but I decided to 'hit them up' in my time of need.
I am a single woman, 33, no pets,non-smoker,fully employed @ UCSF as a social worker .Currently I am in a roomate situation that I've lived in for 3yrs.The Owners are now selling this building. I am clean, resourceful, friendly, easy going, and relatively quiet.The goal is to rent in an area close to public transportation. My credit isn't immaculate(school loans and an eviction in 93, unfortunatley) but I can provide personal and work references as well as proof of income.

If you know of anyone looking for a roomate,a sublet filler or own property with studios/one bedrooms, please send me an message.

Have a Fab day and enjoy your weekend!
G.

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Blacks in Film/Fest on TCM

2006-05-09T19:24:59Z

Hello! Is anybody watching this on Turner Classic Movies? The month is dedicated to a History of sorts of African American in Film for the entire month of May. Last week movies like Birth of a Nation, Uncle Tom's Cabin and Green Pastures were shown. They are spanning from the first to the last films that have our Black image to very current cinema. It comes on Tuesday and Thursdays starting at 8pm eastern and Donald (B)ogle, not sure of the spelling, does some very interesting narration at the beginning and end of the shows. Anybody waching? What do you think?

Nyilah

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Video Clip of Jessica Dancing

2006-05-08T20:43:24Z

doing Performance Artist Belly Dance

http://JessicaDances.monique.blip.tv

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PSST CHECK OUT THIS TOUR!!!

2006-04-27T20:51:15Z

The historical Hipdrop Tour features African American Bellydancers across the USA.
The tour starts May 13 in Van Nuys CA

please paypal a ticket at www.hipdrop.com and check out the flyer at www.jessicadances.com and www.nubiandivas.com

Y'ALL COME AROUND NOW YA HEAR!
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Tsotsi

2006-04-02T18:19:40Z

Anyone seen this flick ?
I haven't seen it yet.
I may go see it today. The trailer looks pretty good.

http://www.tsotsi.com/english/index.php

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Pan African Film Festival Los Angeles Volunteer Meetings

2006-01-04T01:16:03Z

Greetings!

In this issue

PAFF Opening Night Gala Announced
PAFF Volunteer Meeting

PAFF Volunteer Meeting

Join the 14th annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival as a volunteer. There are opportunities in all areas to volunteer.

The next PAFF volunteer meeting will take place Saturday, January 7, 2006 @ 1 p.m.

Meetings will also be held on the following dates at 1 p.m. and are mandatory for PAFF participation.

Saturday, January 14, 2006
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Saturday, February 4, 2006

All volunteer meetings will be held at the PAFF Headquarters located at 3775 Santa Rosalia Drive in Los Angeles. The office is located in the parking lot of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza across from Sears Automotive.

For more information, please call (323) 295-1706 during normal business hours.

Women, men, seniors, students and teenagers are encouraged to apply.

Email volunteer coordinator

PAFF Opening Night Gala Announced

The 14th Annual PAFF Opening Night Gala will be held in Thursday, February 9, 2006 and will feature the Golden Globe nominated South African drama, "TSTOSI." Stay tuned to your email for more information. Tickets on sale soon via the PAFF website.

TSOTSI is a gritty and moving portrait of an angry young man living in a state of extreme urban deprivation. His world pumps with the raw energy of "Kwaito music" - the modern beat of the ghetto that reflects his troubled state of mind.

Join our mailing list!

email: info@paff.org
phone: 323-295-1706
web: www.paff.org

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Hustle & Flow (Hustlin' and Ho'in for Holly'hood: The Art of Pimpin' Pickaninnies by Min. Paul Scott)

2005-12-25T17:32:29Z

Here's an interesting critique on "Hustle & Flow"

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Hustlin' and Ho'in for Holly'hood: The Art of Pimpin' Pickaninnies

by Min. Paul Scott

"Cuz, if you don't resist, I mean consciously, you'll fool your subconsciousness into accepting it" Arrested Development

There was a time when Shaquana Tomeka Brown would never have tolerated disrespect from anyone. Mama raised her to be too Black, too strong for that. She was known to give beat downs to her white classmates when they ridiculed her thick lips and kinky hair or when one of them tried to grab a quick feel when she walked by . But that was before she got on that midnight train from Georgia headed to Holly'hood. She was searching for fame and fortune but wound up getting turned out by Sweet Daddy Big Money Grip. At first, she resisted the daily mental and physical abuse but one day she just stopped fighting it and became the whore that white America always told her she was.....

Although the movie Hustle and Flow has received great reviews, there is an important question that must be raised. Has the self respect of Black folks sunk so low that we will embrace a movie about a 30 something year old pimp becoming a rapper like it is the Second Coming? Now before anyone asks, no, I haven't seen the movie and do not plan on seeing it. I'm not even going to get the $5 bootleg from Tyrone, the local street corner movie executive. I just can't see the aesthetic value of a flick about a pimp who has a change of heart, becomes a rapper and pens the deep philosophical lines "Whup that trick! Whup that trick!" Now I know that some of ya'll are going to come with that worn out, played out sermon about how we should support Black movies because if we do...it will give thousands of Black people jobs/end hunger in Africa/keep Lil Kim out of jail..etc, etc and so forth. But the irony is, although the movie is being promoted as a "John Singleton Blackbuster," the film was actually written and directed by a white dude, Chris Brewer. (Read the fine print if you don't believe me.) So why would a white dude have an interest in the gospel of the ghetto ?

There has always been a fascination by white America with Black sexuality from the white folks that used to cut off Black men's genitals and sell them for souvenirs to the white business men who drive around tha hood looking for a piece of brown sugar. But today they legitimize their erotic fantasies by having mental orgasms in the comfort of movie theaters as they live vicariously through the Black Mandingo on the screen subduing his latest conquest.

While it is assumed that "Black" movies are made for Black audiences, what the industry really wants is that almighty crossover dollar. To them, the Black dollar is a cheap $5 crackhead trick, while the white dollar is a $500 dollar a night, high class hooker. They see the Black community as a chance to make an easy buck; a bunch of feeble-minded pickaninnees who will stand in line for hours to see a black and white movie shot with a cheap camcorder as long as it has a crunk soundtrack. They also know that if they want to get a bunch of Black folks to load up the church van after Sunday service, all they have to do is to put one "Thank ya Jesus!!!!" line in the movie and half a verse from an ole negro spiritual. That's all it takes to get Black folks jumpin for joy and testifyin' at a movie premiere. (Remember that old Sista that knocked your popcorn over when she started shoutin' during Diary of a Mad Black Woman?)

So they know how to get the black dollar but their question is will it play in Peoria? After the first wave of Black folks bumrushes opening weekend, will middle aged liberal white folks be walking around a month later bragging to their Black friends that after watching Hustle and Flow they now have a unique understanding of the Black experience? And how they hadn't gotten such a warm fuzzy feeling from a movie since the first time they saw Roots?

The Holly'hood executives are on a quest to make "Ho" a household word in suburban "hoods" across America. Although the Pimp image has been marketed to Lil Saquan Johnson for years, the marketing miracle will be when Lil Bobby Rutabaga is walking around the house with a greasy perm and a Big Gulp sized Pimp Cup singing "Pimpin' aint easy...anything goes when it comes to ho's" while smackin little Suzie on the booty.

We must not allow the industry' s propaganda machine, made up of million dollar hype men, professional pimp apologists and embedded journalists bamboozle us into confusing the issue. The issue is not the cinematic quality of the film nor whether the star of the film lives happily -ever -after when after seeing the error of his pimp slappin' ways, he becomes the award winning author of children's bedtime stories like "The Joys and Pains of Being a Pimp." The issue is how long are we going to let the worst parts of Black behavior be paraded before the world like a ghetto freak show.

What happened to Black folks who used to speak out against negative images. Somewhere along the line Black folks just stopped caring and figured it was better to go along to get along. It's time for us to start giving a darn again ! If we let this film go without protest we will be cursed with a whole year of sequels and copy cat movies about the reluctant pimp such as "I Know Why the Caged Pimp Sings" while our Black filmmakers with positive messages struggle to eat.

There is a lot we can learn from Hip Hop, as a rapper will check another Brotha for even the slightest diss on a CD. Yet, we let Holly'hood diss an entire race without even one raised Black Fist of protest. Unlike other ethnic groups, we are too slow to react to disrespect. We are the only race or ethnic group in the universe that has to have a tank parked in our living room before we admit that we are under attack! We have to once again protect our most valuable resources: our pride and our self-respect. We can never let those things be sold to the highest bidder.

In the immortal words of the great funk philosopher George Clinton "Mind your wants cause there's someone who wants your mind."

Min. Paul Scott represents the Messianic Afrikan Nation in Durham NC. He can be reached at (919) 451-8283 email: minpaulscott@yahoo.com website: members.blackplanet.com/THE-MYD

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The DL Chronicles comin this weekend

2005-12-14T17:32:49Z

his Saturday, December 17
SEE THE FILM SCREENING OF
"THE DL CHRONICLES"
Meet the Directors and the Actors
DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
LOCATION: THE BENCH & BAR
ADDRESS: 2111 FRANKLIN ST.
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
DOORS OPEN: 5:30pm
(510)444-2266
COST: $5
http://www.clubrimshot.com/videomag2.html
ALSO
DL Chronicles
AFTER PARTY @ CLUB RUMOR - Saturday, Dec 17
HAYWARD
(510)733-2334
9pm-2am
http://www.clubrimshot.com/rumor.html

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Pan African Film Festivals News-Los Angeles

2005-11-02T19:24:08Z

The Pan African Film and Arts Festival is pleased to collaborate with this years AFI FEST on the following films.

US Premiere
TSOTSI
2005 South Africa/UK 96 MIN 35 MM

DIR Gavin Hood SCR Gavin Hood Based on the novel by Athol Fugard

TSOTSI tells the story of a young gang leader who gradually rediscovers his humanity through a secret relationship with a young mother, who helps him care for a baby accidentally kidnapped. South Africa's official Oscar “ submission.”

Screenings at the Arclight
Fri. Nov 4, 7:15 p.m. ( DIR Gavin Hood will do a live Q & A)
Sat. Nov 5, 3:00 p.m.

PELE FOREVER. Dir: Anibal Massaini Neto. BRAZIL. PELE FOREVER is the Bible on Pele, recording his most incredible plays as the “ King of Soccer.” DATE: Fri. Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m.

BUCKLE BROTHERS. Dir: Marquette Williams. USA. An extraordinary portrait of urban cowboys and one of the most fascinating tales of Los Angeles ever told. DATES: Mon. Nov. 7, 10 p.m., Tue. Nov. 8, 12:30 p.m.

THE ART OF FLIGHT. Dir: Davin Anders Hutchins. SUDAN/EGYPT. Delving deep into questions about the nature of charity and the consequences of the American empire. DATES: Thu. Nov. 10, 10 p.m., Fri. Nov. 11, 1 p.m.

AFTER INNOCENCE. Dir: Jessica Sanders. USA. Exploring the lives of several men cleared by DNA evidence, and their moving struggles to reintegrate into society. DATES: Fri. Nov. 4, 7:15 p.m., Sun. Nov. 6, 12:45 p.m.

LA FABRI-K/THE CUBAN HIP-HOP FACTORY. Dir: Lisandro Perez-Rey. CUBA. This documentary follows two artists known collectively as LA FABRI-K (The Factory), from their humble homes in Havana throughout their unforgettable summer concert tour. DATES: Thu. Nov. 10, 9:15 p.m., Fri. Nov. 11, 4:30 p.m.

All Screenings are at the ArcLight Hollywood
6360 Sunset Boulevard at Ivar

Tickets and Passes On Sale Now!

For tickets, passes and full Festival details, please call 1.866.AFIFEST or visit www.AFI.com

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Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival! Chicago

2005-10-25T18:39:57Z

Reeling 2005: The 24th Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film
Festival is the second-oldest lesbian and gay film festival in the
world. This year, we're proud to be bringing the best in international
independent queer cinema to Chicago audiences for the 24th year!

www.reelingfilmfestival.org

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Storytelling Our Way Forward

2005-10-25T04:53:03Z

Just a comment on the necessity of black folks creating for us by us projects, no matter how small the budget -- and showing them locally, however we can. We have the opportunity to change the tenor of dialogue about our Diaspora & tell the truth about our history. But beyond that, we have the chance to encourage and create a future on film with solutions to community problems and blueprints for change embedded in what we create.

What are other folks doing to this end?

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Last Call For Submissions Pan African Film Festival-Los Angeles

2005-10-24T17:11:55Z

Greetings!

PAFF reminder: The PAFF film submission fee is now $40 through October 31.

In this issue

PAFF Filmmaker Deadlines
2006 Call For Submissions
PAFF 2006 Artist Market Now Accepting Applications
PAFF 2006 Volunteer Applications Now Available

2006 Call For Submissions

After a successful event in February, the Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF), America's largest and most prestigious Black film and arts festival, is now accepting submissions for their 14th annual signature event taking place February 9-20, 2006 in Los Angeles. Beginning in July, the PAFF is accepting submissions of independent features, shorts, narratives and documentary films made by or about people of African descent.

Eligibility:
The PAFF is currently accepting applications for films and videos made by and/or about people of African descent. (filmmaker needn't be of African descent.) Films should preferably depict positive and realistic images and can be of any genre ---- drama, comedy, horror, adventure, animation, romance, science fiction, experimental, etc. PAFF accept features and shorts; narratives and documentaries. We will accept submissions of works in progress; however, films and videos must be completed no later than December 31, 2005.

Competition:
The PAFF competition categories are: Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary (short or feature length), Best Narrative Short, Jury Award, Director-First Feature, Festival Award and Audience Favorite. Films in competition must be copyrighted no earlier than 2004. With the exception of Audience Favorite, all films are judged by Industry Professionals. Cash prizes will be awarded for Best Narrative Feature, Best Short and Audience Favorite.

Submission Fees:
Submissions postmarked between October 1 and 31 must be accompanied by a $40 submission fee.

The submission deadline is October 31, 2005. Late submissions (postmarked after October 31 require a $60 submission fee.

Please make check payable to The Pan African Film Festival.

Application and Submission Procedures:
A signed and fully completed application with publicity materials must be submitted with a DVD or ½" video screener (NTSC or PAL). (Absolutely no mini-DVs or Betas.)

Applications are available for download at www.paff.org or by calling (323) 295-1706.

To be eligible for programming, the entire application be completed and signed.

Mail submissions to: The Pan African Film and Arts Festival, 3775 Santa Rosalia Drive Los Angeles, CA 90008

If you desire confirmation that the PAFF has received your entry, please include a self-addressed stamped postcard.

If you include a stamped self-addressed envelope with your application, screener videos or DVDs will be returned. However, returns are not guaranteed. Selected submissions will not be returned.

The PAFF will not be responsible for cassettes or DVD's lost or damaged in the mail.

Selection results will be available around December 21, 2005.

Click here to download Filmmaker Application (.pdf)>>>>

PAFF 2006 Artist Market Now Accepting Applications

The Art Market at the Pan African Film & Arts Festival is one of America's largest fine art shows featuring prominent and emerging black artists and fine craftspeople.

Please visit the PAFF website for more information and to download an application.

Click here to download the PAFF Artist Market Application (.pdf)

PAFF 2006 Volunteer Applications Now Available

Here's your chance to be a part of the team that puts together the best film and arts festival in Los Angeles, the Pan African Film and Arts Festival. No experience needed and there are plenty of opportunities available. Students and senior citizens are encouraged to apply.

Applications are being accepted for volunteers for the 2006 festival. Please visit the applications page to download application. Please fax the completed application to (323) 295-1952.

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Fusion Film Festival-Los Angeles

2005-10-11T20:56:35Z

Join the Outfest Team!

Come and be a part of Fusion: the 3rd Los Angeles LGBT People of Color
Film Festival. We are looking for enthusiastic & supportive volunteers
to help get the word out before the festival and to assist during the
run of the festival (November 11-13). Contribute to an exceptional
non-profit arts organization, make new friends, and see great films
from all over the globe!

Contact Molly Surnow, Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@outfest.org 213-480-7086
(Indicate in the subject line what kind of volunteer position you are
interested in:
Pre-Festival Outreach and/or Festival Volunteer)
What are you waiting for?

Fusion is a consciously multi-ethnic, gender inclusive cultural event-
a celebration of artists and communities of Color.
www.outfest.org/fusion.html

Molly Surnow
Volunteer Coordinator
Fusion Film Festival
3470 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1022
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 480-7086 direct
(213) 480-7088 main
(213) 480-7099 fax
http://www.outfest.org/

--Fusion 2005: The 3rd Los Angeles LGBT People of Color Film Festival:
November 11-13
--Outfest 2006: The 24th Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival:
July 6-17
--2006 Outfest Screenwriting Lab: July 12-14
--Outfest Wednesdays Weekly Screening Series: Every week at the
Egyptian Theater in Hollywood

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'The Gospel'

2005-10-11T19:28:02Z

Anybody seen it? I'm not a fan of Cujo, but the music alone feels like the movie's worth the ticket price:

Nona Gaye, Donnie McClurkin, Tamyra Gray, Hezekiah Walker, Yolanda Adams

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interesting flick

2005-09-25T22:57:17Z

i saw 'up and down' last night. not exactly black cinema as its from the czech republic, however, it was interesting to see their take on immigration and race.

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What ever happened to ...

2005-09-25T16:11:31Z

good black cinema? I can't think of the last time I saw a good black movie that had substance which was written or directed by a black person. Can you list a good black movie you've seen?

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Pan African Film Festival Los Angeles

2005-09-19T21:42:25Z

Greetings!

PAFF reminder: The PAFF film submission fee is now $25 through September 30. To submit between October 1-30, 2005 the fee will be $40

Filmmakers from New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, please call the PAFF offices for a special extension due to Hurricane Katrina.

In this issue

PAFF Filmmaker Deadlines
Musics of the World Celebration Concert featuring Miriam Makeba
PAFF Congratulates S. Epatha Merkerson on her Emmy win
"G" the Movie Hits Mid-Atlantic
Together Benefit
Laurnea @ Temple Bar

Musics of the World Celebration Concert featuring Miriam Makeba

Celebrate the life and musical career of South African singer, Miriam Makeba, and witness the future of music while the Berlin Youth Jazz Orchestra and Afrikali, the musical youth sensation from Tanzania, pay tribute to Makeba's great influence.

West Angeles Church
3600 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Saturday, October 1, 2005
8:00 P.M.--10:00 P.M.

PAFF Congratulates S. Epatha Merkerson on her Emmy win

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awarded the 2004-2005 Primetime Emmys yesterday for programs and individual achievements on the “57th Annual Emmy Awards” originating on the CBS Television Network from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

PAFF would like to congratulate S. EPATHA MERKERSON (Lackawanna Blues) for her OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE Emmy win. As you may recall, Lackawanna Blues was the 2004 PAFF Opening Night Film.

PAFF would also like to congratulate CCH Pounder and Halle Berry on their nominations.

"G" the Movie Hits Mid-Atlantic

This is part of an open call to drum up support for G, a new movie currently showing on the Mid-Atlantic coast. G is a contemporary African-American romance inspired by the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald story The Great Gatsby. It is a tragic love story that the Hollywood Studios chose to pass on (despite outstanding reviews) because they didn't feel that the African-American community would show up to support a movie outside of the stereotype-laden films with which they felt the community identified. The producers of the film have set out to prove them wrong! G is a rich, vibrant film starring Blair Underwood (L.A. Law, Madea's Family Reunion), Richard T. Jones (Collateral, Judging Amy) and Andre Royo (Shaft, The Wire) that shows people of color living in an upper-class setting and dealing with the trappings of money, fame and unrequited love. In portraying such a world, it celebrates the diversity of African-American culture, something we see too little of in film.

In order for more movies of this nature to get made, we must demonstrate that the African-American community will support them. The film opens FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th in Memphis, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Norfolk, VA. If you live in these vicinities, GO SEE "G" THIS WEEKEND! In addition FORWARD THIS EMAIL to anyone and everyone you know who will go see it and help get people into the theaters for the OPENING WEEKEND. It is up to everybody to get the message out there! Films like this should be made and it is about time that Hollywood takes notice. For more information about the movie and theater locations go to www.gthemovie.c om.

Set amidst the grandeur of the ultra elite Hamptons, G follows self-made millionaire and rap mogul Summer G (Richard T. Jones) on a journey to regain what he desires most – the love of his life (Chenoa Maxwell), now married to a wealthy and philandering Wallstreeter (Blair Underwood). Having built his thriving empire from the ground up, Summer G would relinquish it all for the promise of rekindling a romance with his one true love. Urban music writer, Tre, (Andre Royo) spends the summer chronicling the lifestyle of this complex rap mogul for an article on the rise of African-American prominence linked to Hip Hop in the Hamptons. Without malice or intent, this writer brings these lovers together while simultaneously pulling their worlds apart. G is directed by Christopher Scott Cherot, who made his directorial debut with the independent film “Hav Plenty", and written by Cherot and Charles E. Drew, Jr..

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Laurnea @ Temple Bar

"Laurneá has the lyrics of a woman who has truly experienced the ups and downs of love...and the voice and heart of an angel." --India.Arie

The Temple Bar is located at 1026 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica. Tickets to Laurneá Show 11:30 PM show on September 30th are $12 To reach the Temple Bar call (310) 393-6611. For more information on Laurneá please call Monifa Brown (973) 579-7763 ext 26/mbrown@shanachie.

Considering soulful singer/songwriter extraordinaire Laurneá's (pronounced LORE-NAY) many accomplishments, it's hard to believe that in America at least she has remained an underground phenomenon. The thirty-something songbird has collaborated with the likes of India.Arie, Rachelle Ferrell, Patti Labelle, Omar, Bobby McFerrin, toured with Maxwell, appeared in Spike Lee films and starred on Broadway. Unlike the many one- dimensional singers on the pop/urban landscape today, Laurneá’s vocals are multi-faceted. Blessed with an impressive range, she sings almost whisper- soft one moment and then edgy, soulful or soaring the next. On Friday, September 30, Laurneá perform a special performance at the Temple Bar, highlighting music from her new CD, The Collection.

A former vocalist for Arrested Development and Loose Ends, Laurneá seemed poised for stardom with the release of her stunning major label solo debut in 1997. Despite significant radio and video play on two singles from the album, she didn't have a breakout hit and with her musical vision not fitting the major- label template, decided to release future albums independently. Mixing elements from R&B, jazz, hip-- hop, electronica and pop, Laurneá then released three albums on her own imprint in the U.S., while arranging major label releases abroad. These albums, which sustained a devoted cult following, reveal her to be a unique singer and songwriter whose talent crosses stylistic borders and genres. The Collection brings together fourteen of her finest tracks, drawn from all four of her albums recorded thus far. To her fans, this album delivers the ultimate essence of her talent; to those just discovering her, the beauty and depth of her music will be a revelation.

Laurneá was born Laurneá Wilkerson in San Diego, California but was raised in Omaha, Nebraska and moved to New York at age sixteen when she landed a part in the Broadway show “The Wiz.” Her musical talent was no surprise as she came from a musical family, her mother had sung with Sam Cooke and four of her sisters also sing. Moving to Los Angeles, her talent quickly led to other opportunities. She became a member of Bobby McFerrin's Voicestra from 1989-1991 and in 1990 joined UK-pop/R&B hitmakers Loose Ends as a vocalist. She joined hit- making rap/hip-hop collective Arrested Development and relocated to Atlanta where she was offered solo recording deal by Tracey Edmonds (Yab Yum Records) as well as noted producer Dallas Austin. Laurneá signed with Yab Yum and her solo debut CD Betta Listen was released in 1997. Laurneá released II, her second album, in 2000 and it clearly affirmed the promise of her debut. With the release of her third album New Territory in 2002 she presented an intimate and moving portrait of the joy and pain of a relationship, specifically her marriage to and subsequent divorce from one of the members of Arrested Development. In 2004 her fourth album, I Remember, was released internationally and in a limited edition on her own label.

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Queen Latifah presents "Mama Africa"

2005-09-16T22:39:43Z

Has anyone else checked out this DVD?
It contains 3 shorts from the continent by female directors:
"Uno's World" - Bridget Pickering (Namibia)
"Hang Time" - Ngozi Onwurah (Nigeria)
"Raya" - Zulfar Otto-Sallies (south Africa)
I watched the DVD this weekend, but will refrain from commenting until I know someone wants to discuss it.

I'm new to tribe.net and loaded with opinions on these films, also some previously discussed. Strong acting chops is key for me, eg.: Dexter Gordon in "'Round Midnight", Lázaro Ramos in "Madame Satã", Regina King in "Ray", Ailton Graça in "Contra Todos", Queen Latifah in "Set It Off", Rena Owens & Temeura Morrison in "Once Were Warriors", Halle Berry in "Monster's Ball" and Terrence Dashon Howard in just about everything he's done.

Contrary to what a few others here think, "Cidade de Deus" is a masterpiece IMHO. While most of the attention has gone to the director Fernando Meirelles, the movie's novice young leads were seriously robbed of much deserved praise. I suppose that many critics are misguided in believing that if you're from the hood, you can act like a hoodie. Douglas Silva & Leandro Firmino portrayed the same person as a kid and as a young adult respectively with unforgettable magnetism.

I'm always down for going to the theater to check out indie flicks, and also have a fairly decent DVD collection. Sorry, no loaning or borrowing; but viewings at my place are cool, especially during the cool days & long nights of fall/winter. As said before, I'm new to tribe, so feel free to add me as a friend. Is that how this works? Peace

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naacp tribe

2005-08-19T17:44:14Z

this is a great tribe you have here - and so is the naacp tribe here! hope you'll check it out and join us.

best, graham

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City Of Men

2005-08-18T17:33:11Z

City Of Men is a TV series based on the film City Of God.
I just finished watching this series. I loved it!
It's amazing the way it combines drama and humor
and still hit you upside the head with some knowledge!

Has anyone else seen this series?

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Belly

2005-08-01T10:58:41Z

Just saw it, didn't think it was that great of a movie. Hype Williams lives up to his name.

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Rabbit-Proof Fence

2005-07-15T22:00:19Z

Anyone checked this out? It's an Australian film, well worth it believe me.

http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?id=1808396460&d=hv&cf=info

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Call for entries

2005-06-26T00:58:38Z

Seeking short form film, video, and multimedia
work by and about African-Americans.

Filmmakers, documentary makers, videographers,
and multimedia artists -- we call your attention
to Seattle's third annual Langston Hughes African
American Film Festival, April 23-30, 2006.

Founded in 1972, the Langston Hughes Performing
Arts Center is the artistic and cultural hub for
Seattle's diverse Central District neighborhood.
Named after the famed Harlem Renaissance poet,
novelist, playwright and essayist, Langston
Hughes strives to become one of Seattle's premier
performing arts centers.

Categories: drama, animation, children's/youth
films, lesbian/gay, documentary, and art films &
videos about African American life and culture,
and topics involving the international African
Diaspora. Maximum length: 60 minutes or less.
Selected pieces will be shown once during 3 days
of scheduled programming. Seeking positive images
of Blacks, and content suitable for general
audiences, including a special screening of films
for children. $50 honorarium paid for works
selected.

Please send preview copy and $10 submission fee
to: LHAFF, Langston Hughes
Performing Arts Center, 104 - 17th Avenue South,
Seattle, WA 98144. Email:
gumbomedia@yahoo.com. Acceptable preview formats:
VHS, DVD, CD-ROM. Sorry, but we cannot return
submissions; please include a self-addressed,
postage paid envelope or other mailer if you
would like your work samples returned. Deadline:
January 9, 2006.

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Langston Hughes African American Film Festival
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center
104 - 17th Avenue South
Seattle WA 98144 USA
Attn: Zola Mumford, Curator
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http://www.geocities.com/gumbomedia/lhaaff/
gumbomedia@yahoo.com
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http://www.cafepress.com/langstonhughes

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City of God: Tragic Brilliance But Far From Unique

2005-06-17T06:11:43Z

What's most remarkable about "City of God" is how dramatically similar the circumstances and conditions are to those that are present in Los Angeles, Guatemala City, New York, Port Au Prince, Chicago, Miami, Mexico City, San Pedro Sula, New Orleans, Baghdad, Palestine, Johannesburg, Bombay, etc. The tragic brilliance of this film is that it's not a unique or even original story at all.

City of God, the film, depicts the same hell that is described so vividly in the so-called "Gangsta Rap" from African American and Latin American youth and in it's peer art forms elsewhere around the world (e.g., Ragga/Dancehall). City of God, the housing project, is simply one in millions of similar housing "projects" (experiments) that create horrendous conditions that simultaneously stretches and degrades human imagination to degrees that result in a shocking devaluation of all life.

For some strange, sad reason, poor people of color suffer similar recurring tragedies and pathologies that are far more complex than the typical "they are animals, imprison them" socio-reduction of reactionaries and conservatives and aren't nearly as 'romantic' as some apologists and liberals might have us believe.

I watch films like City of God, Menace II Society, Pixote, Salaam Bombay, Carlito's Way, etc. not just for entertainment, but in the hopes extracting gems from the storytelling and getting closer to understanding why some people make the choices they make, and in the hopes of discovering why it always seems to be the poor Black and Brown people who die in the streets.

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SAN FRANCISCO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

2005-06-06T18:08:03Z

Click here for more info:

sfbff.org

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Universal Zulu Nation tribe >

2005-05-25T05:18:30Z

You are welcome to join!
http://australia.tribe.net/tribe/188611ff-2d68-40f8-912c-f467e52c15a1?r=10365

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Road Kings (2003)

2005-04-19T20:59:03Z

A new take of Easy Rider (at least that's what the promo side). Produced by Glenn Plummer. Its OK and leaves an opening for a sequel although I doubt there will be one.

Has anyone seen it?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0232537/

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Diary Of A Mad Black Woman

2005-04-09T21:23:14Z

Tyler Perry's work will soon hit the big screen in the romantic comedy

"Diary Of A Mad Black Woman"

Directed by Darren Grant

Cast :Shemar Moore, Kimberly Elise, Tyler Perry, Steve Harris, Lisa Marcos, Cicely Tyson

Go here for more info:
http://www.diaryofamadblackwomanmovie.com/

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Black Film Resources

2005-02-22T07:15:27Z

This link has a lot of good films you can buy for home as well as for schools and insitutions.

http://www.newsreel.org/

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Pan African Film Festival

2005-02-14T04:17:43Z

The Pan African Film Festival

Feb 10-21 2005

Click here for more info:

http://www.paff.org/

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Ossie Davis Dead At 87

2005-02-04T18:07:50Z

The world has lost a great talent and a warrior for civil rights.
He was one of my childhood heros and will be sadly missed.

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050204/ap_en_mo/obit_davis_5

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Get On the Bus...

2005-01-26T01:05:06Z

This is seriously one of my favorite movies of all time. It's not big bugget or anything but it's gives a person plenty food for thought, black, white or reptilian. It's about a group of black men heading down to Washington to the million man march. It paints out the many faces and perpectives racism rises, in and out of the black culture.

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