Isaiah 40 Films Presents: "The Haps" (it is what it is)

Pac Div: Whiplash / Young Black Male

One of my favorite new rap groups' new joint:


Ahh... music videos are back. Director: Carey Williams Producers

After the jump: a beautifully shot interview of the group as they explain their approach to art.

Labels: black man, inspiration, music, music video, need more of this

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Doesn't Remind Me

An absolutely brilliant video by one of my favorite directors, Chris Milk

Audioslave - "Doesn't Remind Me" [HD]
from Chris Milk on Vimeo.

You know where I'm goin' with this.

Labels: boxing, film, inspiration, music, music video, short film

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Will Smith Wisdom

Powerful Stuff.

Thanks, Will. I needed that.

Labels: inspiration, need more of this

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Fisk... Forever

Get geeked... it's Homecoming week... So in celebration, thought I'd throw up a lil' throwback clip from the vaults of Fisk TV!


Directed by Chris Franklin

co-directed by yours truly.

Labels: black man, black woman, college, inspiration, memories, need more of this, old school

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It's Not Easy... Being 40

Sesame Street turns 40 November 10. Below is a clip from my favorite muppet: Kermit the Frog.



As I watch these old clips, I realize that Jim Henson must've really been in touch with his creative side and his heart. Creatives like him seem to possess an uncanny ability to reach into their soul, pull out what's there, unfold it, and craft some deceptively "simple" treat for the world to enjoy.

The characters he developed have not only endured for 40 years, but still manage to strike an emotional chord with even the most cynical adult. I hope to one day be half as talented as he was.

More here.

Labels: creative, inspiration, need more of this, sesame street, television

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ITLP 2009 - First Looks (1)

An actual film clip from me? I know... unheard of.



A first look from the documentary I shot this summer in Tanzania. This particular clip won't appear in its entirety in the finished product.

The doc will premier in its entirety November 14. More here → itlp.org

View last year's doc by the incomparable Rashaad Ernesto Green here: ITLP 2008

Bonus: The upcoming video for Tanzanian Rap Artist Willi MP!

Labels: africa, black folk, documentary, education, film, inspiration, need more of this

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More Than a Game (Trailer)

This looks like it's going to be incredible...




More Than a Game Official Movie Site

Labels: athletics, basketball, black man, documentary, inspiration, trailer

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I Am Second: Karen Green

Now this is ministry. My constant prayer is for God to work through me and use my gifts in film for His glory.



More stories after the jump...


See All the Stories Here

Labels: christ, faith, God, honesty, inspiration, love, ministry, need more of this, redemption

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Ira Glass on Why You Should Keep Creating... Even Though You Suck...

Labels: funny cause its true, inspiration, integrity

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