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
Category: 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
Sweet Dreams ~ Must see Documentary of Resolve and Hope
Don’t run—SPRINT to see the brand new documentary about the rebirth of Rwanda~ Sweet Dreams . Went to a special member screening two days ago at the Rafael Theater (in San Rafael, CA) and was blown away. I detest spoiler alerts and TMI trailers (Too Much Information)—which are everywhere these days—because they make it impossible to… Continue reading Sweet Dreams ~ Must see Documentary of Resolve and Hope
Whoopi Presents “Moms” Mabley on HBO
HBO FILM~ Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley November 18, 2013 Saw this film recently at the Mill Valley Film Festival. You do not want to miss it! If you have HBO: pop the popcorn and set the DVR. Whoopi has put together a beautiful documentary paying tribute to the comedic genius, trailblazer, Jackie “Moms” Mabley.
12 Years a Slave ~ The Film
There is a din of disgust and disappointment coming from many African-Americans at the success of recent films The Butler and 12 Years a Slave. Not surprising that well written, well performed films
The March ~ Film narrated by Denzel Washington
I hope you found profound ways to mark today—being the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. In deciding how to celebrate on my blog, the answer came tonight after finding this film on the PBS website: THE MARCH The vital story of the 1963 March on Washington where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.… Continue reading The March ~ Film narrated by Denzel Washington
Movie ~ The Butler
The story deftly barrels through history and emotions, exploring many of the themes I take on in Peach Seed Monkey. Bypass the media hype and reviews. Go straight to your seat and judge for yourself. Director Lee Daniels,
Fruitvale Station ~ Lifts up Humanity
A story is told of a grandfather, teaching his grandson about the two wolves fighting inside each of us, all the time: the wolf of anger, greed, envy and all things bad; against the wolf of love, compassion, unity and all things good. “Which one will win?” asks the grandson. The grandfather answers, “The… Continue reading Fruitvale Station ~ Lifts up Humanity