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

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Jan 7, 2010

Pac Div: Whiplash / Young Black Male

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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.


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Dec 12, 2009

Charles in Charge

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courtesy of Plaid Patterns


hilarious.

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Nov 26, 2009

Will Smith Wisdom

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Powerful Stuff.






Thanks, Will. I needed that.

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Nov 18, 2009

Fisk... Forever

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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.

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Nov 4, 2009

It's Not Easy... Being 40

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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.

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Nov 2, 2009

Black Men in the Age of Obama

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Steve Perry (the brother towards the end) makes an extremely good (though hard to swallow) point in regard to public education.




Steve Perry and his school were featured on Black in America 2. More here and here

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Oct 19, 2009

A Panther in Africa

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While in Tanzania this summer, I got the privilege of meeting Brother Pete O'Neal and his wife, Charlotte. They are wonderful people who are building a wonderful environment for the children of Africa and those who come to visit. Prayerfully I'll make it back soon.

More info on the UACC here.

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Chimamanda Adichie: The Danger of a Single Story

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The words she speaks here are so very true and so very important as we progress in both the realms of storytelling and race relations.



More TED here

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Oct 11, 2009

ITLP 2009 - First Looks (1)

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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!


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Sep 29, 2009

Why Do White People Have Black Spots

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Interesting short doc with questions from Ghanaian children.




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Documentary
Directed By Anya Kandel, Produced By Momentus International
Winner of the International Dialogue Award

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Sep 16, 2009

I Am Second: Karen Green

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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





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Sep 13, 2009

Class.

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All this talk about Kanye and how "black" he acted at the awards... which unfortunately overshadowed Beyonce's absolutely beautiful and gracious act. Check it out:

MTV Shows

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Sep 9, 2009

President Obama's Speech to the Children

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This is what all the fuss was about?

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Jan 7, 2009

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