Thanks to blog follower and friend, Cynthia Ladd-Viti, I just found out about this, so rushing to let you know. The four hour documentary, A Path Appears from Independent Lens—based on the stellar book by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn—starts tonight on PBS. Set those DVRs to record. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcHSWoMJF_Q?rel=0&w=560&h=315]
Month: January 2015
Olivia Davis is at “The Starting Line”
Singer, songwriter Olivia Davis is 20 years old and just released her first CD: The Starting Line. Olivia was a year ahead of our daughter, Miranda, in high school at Marin Academy, San Rafael, California. For three years we enjoyed her music performances with various bands; always wanting to hear more from her. It’s wonderful to… Continue reading Olivia Davis is at “The Starting Line”
Ava DuVernay ~ Film Director (Selma)
Ava DuVernay…where have you been all my life?? This dynamic woman understands something my friend and editor A.J. Verdelle preaches all the time: Clarity is not negotiable. In her recent Fresh Air interview with Terry Gross, DuVernay was very clear about her artistic vision for the film, Selma: with regard to Oyelowo’s portrayal of… Continue reading Ava DuVernay ~ Film Director (Selma)
Selma, The Film
I saw the movie and love it and I’m thrilled that a black woman, Ava DuVernay, directed. This is the story of a seminal moment in American history: the 1965 Selma to Montgomery, Alabama marches for the rights of blacks to vote. It was a horrific time in the story of our nation. This film gets… Continue reading Selma, The Film
The Book of Negroes ~ February Miniseries on BET
Good news! The compelling 2007 novel, Someone Knows My Name by Canadian author Lawrence Hill—released in Canada under the title, The Book of Negroes—has been adapted for American TV and will air next month as a miniseries on BET. I read the book two years ago. I’m still enthralled by the story Hill wove around his character… Continue reading The Book of Negroes ~ February Miniseries on BET
Post Card from THE BIG EASY!
Landed in New Orleans today! Standing in line, in the rain at Café Du Monde. One word: beignets…SOOOO GOOOD!!