Color

Today my guest is director Crystal Kwok, and we are talking about her new film, Blurring the Color Line.   BLURRING THE COLOR LINE follows director Crystal Kwok as she unpacks the history behind her grandmother’s family, who were neighborhood grocery store owners in the Black community of Augusta, Georgia during the Jim Crow era. Crystal Kwok is an award winning filmmaker who established her career in Hong Kong as an actress, writer, director, and talk show host. She won the audience choice awards at the 2000 Deauville Asian Film Festival for her daring debut feature, The Mistress, which explored female eroticism. As a strong women’s advocate, her talk show, “Kwoktalk” broke boundaries in Hong Kong with conversations about women and sexuality. Having moved back to American soil after being overseas for a couple of decades, Kwok now embraces issues closer to home -- that of her Asian-American heritage. Kwok is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Hawaii in Performance Studies and a and also hosts a radio talk show and podcast, “Kwoktalk” on KTUH 90.1fm, addressing racial and gender issues with a multicultural perspective.

Today my guest is director Crystal Kwok, and we are talking about her new film, Blurring the Color Line.   BLURRING THE COLOR LINE follows director Crystal Kwok as she unpacks the history behind her grandmother’s family, who were neighborhood grocery store owners in the Black community of Augusta, Georgia during the Jim Crow era. Crystal Kwok is an award winning filmmaker who established her career in Hong Kong as an actress, writer, director, and talk show host. She won the audience choice awards at the 2000 Deauville Asian Film Festival for her daring debut feature, The Mistress, which explored female eroticism. As a strong women’s advocate, her talk show, “Kwoktalk” broke boundaries in Hong Kong with conversations about women and sexuality. Having moved back to American soil after being overseas for a couple of decades, Kwok now embraces issues closer to home -- that of her Asian-American heritage. Kwok is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Hawaii in Performance Studies and a and also hosts a radio talk show and podcast, “Kwoktalk” on KTUH 90.1fm, addressing racial and gender issues with a multicultural perspective.

Blurring the Color Line with Crystal Kwok

Sarah Moshman

Can a mom be an astronaut?  Sarah Moshman's latest film is a narrative short based on a true story about the 1st mother in space entitled UNBOUND.  UNBOUND stars Lauren Lapkus (Jurasic World, Good Girls, Orange Is The New Black) as Dr. Anna Fisher. Our conversation is funny, real, and hopeful for a more equitable perspective on women and career. Sarah is an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and TEDx speaker whose work has been featured on Netflix, PBS, Good Morning America, Upworthy, Marie Claire, and CNN. Sarah has directed and produced 3 feature-length documentaries: The Empowerment Project: Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things (2014), Losing Sight of Shore (2017) and Nevertheless (2020). Sarah is dedicated to telling stories that uplift, inform and inspire as well as showcase strong female role models on screen. Prior to focusing on documentaries Sarah worked as a field producer on the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars for 10 seasons as well as shows on NBC, MTV, Lifetime, Bravo and the Food Network. She also directs branded content for EllenTube, Tastemade, Mattel, AT&amp;T and more. Sarah is an inspiring public speaker, author, and an adjunct professor in documentary film, passionate about empowering the next generation of storytellers.

Can a mom be an astronaut?  Sarah Moshman's latest film is a narrative short based on a true story about the 1st mother in space entitled UNBOUND.  UNBOUND stars Lauren Lapkus (Jurasic World, Good Girls, Orange Is The New Black) as Dr. Anna Fisher. Our conversation is funny, real, and hopeful for a more equitable perspective on women and career. Sarah is an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and TEDx speaker whose work has been featured on Netflix, PBS, Good Morning America, Upworthy, Marie Claire, and CNN. Sarah has directed and produced 3 feature-length documentaries: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK_-d9N8KzE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Empowerment Project: Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things</a> (2014), <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJJuhYKxwhQ&amp;t=57s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Losing Sight of Shore</a> (2017) and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8SOFX8pL2U" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nevertheless</a> (2020). Sarah is dedicated to telling stories that uplift, inform and inspire as well as showcase strong female role models on screen. Prior to focusing on documentaries Sarah worked as a field producer on the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars for 10 seasons as well as shows on NBC, MTV, Lifetime, Bravo and the Food Network. She also directs branded content for EllenTube, Tastemade, Mattel, AT&amp;T and more. Sarah is an inspiring public speaker, author, and an adjunct professor in documentary film, passionate about empowering the next generation of storytellers.

Unbound Women with Sarah Moshman

Robyn Gigl

My guest today is acclaimed author, Robyn Gigl. Robyn's debut novel, "By Way of Sorrow", is thoroughly engrossing; a must-read legal thriller.  This is the story of Erin McCabe, a trans women attorney who is defending Sharise, also a trans women, who is accused of murder.  This is an intricate plot, with a strong emotional charge. Through Erin McCabe's personal and courtroom battles, we come face to face with prejudice, and injury towards trans people. Robyn's characters are thoughtfully created and compelling. I felt like I got to know Erin McCabe as a friend, and cheered for her every step of the way. She is a dauntless, sensitive, and complex protagonist. I can't wait for you to read Robyn's new book.  Listen in and hear Robyn introduce you to the indomitable Erin McCabe.   Read Sara Weinman's NYT review of "By Way of Sorrow" here:   https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/19/books/review/crime-fiction-alma-katsu-red-widow.html  Robyn Gigl is an attorney, activist and author who has practiced law for more than 40 years. She is a partner in the law firm of Gluck Walrath in Freehold, NJ. Robyn has been appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to the Court’s Committee on Diversity Inclusion and Community Engagement. She is a member of the Board of Directors of Garden State Equality, NJ’s largest LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Organization, and lectures frequently on diversity issues, particularly on LGBTQ+ issues in the workplace and schools. Find out more about Robyn on her website: https://robyngigl.com/ And follow Robyn on Twitter: @robyngigl

My guest today is acclaimed author, Robyn Gigl. Robyn's debut novel, "By Way of Sorrow", is thoroughly engrossing; a must-read legal thriller.  This is the story of Erin McCabe, a trans women attorney who is defending Sharise, also a trans women, who is accused of murder.  This is an intricate plot, with a strong emotional charge. Through Erin McCabe's personal and courtroom battles, we come face to face with prejudice, and injury towards trans people. Robyn's characters are thoughtfully created and compelling. I felt like I got to know Erin McCabe as a friend, and cheered for her every step of the way. She is a dauntless, sensitive, and complex protagonist. I can't wait for you to read Robyn's new book.  Listen in and hear Robyn introduce you to the indomitable Erin McCabe.   Read Sara Weinman's NYT review of "By Way of Sorrow" here:  <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/19/books/review/crime-fiction-alma-katsu-red-widow.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/19/books/review/crime-fiction-alma-katsu-red-widow.html</a> Robyn Gigl is an attorney, activist and author who has practiced law for more than 40 years. She is a partner in the law firm of Gluck Walrath in Freehold, NJ. Robyn has been appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to the Court’s Committee on Diversity Inclusion and Community Engagement. She is a member of the Board of Directors of Garden State Equality, NJ’s largest LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Organization, and lectures frequently on diversity issues, particularly on LGBTQ+ issues in the workplace and schools. Find out more about Robyn on her website: <a href="https://robyngigl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://robyngigl.com/</a> And follow Robyn on Twitter: @robyngigl

Fighting For The Lives of Trans Women with Robyn Gigl

Venezuelan born, Miami raised actress Maria Corina Ramirez earned her B.F.A in Acting from New World School of the Arts. Shortly upon graduating, she took on several leading and supporting roles in theatres all across Miami in both English and Spanish. She has most recently starred in, written, and directed her debut feature film, Bridges. She previously starred in and co-wrote the Complex Network's first-ever scripted series, Grown. She has starred in two NBC-Telemundo TV series, two Cine Latino films, and over a dozen national campaigns and commercials. Combining her classical training with her voice as a Latina, she is constantly creating original content for the stage, film, television, and new media platforms. Her original work has been seen in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, the Cannes Film Festival 2012 "Shorts Corner" and the 2015 American Black Film Festival, among others. Her latest theatre piece, Supa'Nova, won an artist residencies at Miami Theatre Center and a producer's scholarship for the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival in L.A., where performances were sold out. When she is not acting or writing, she is doing yoga, making her family laugh, or traveling. Watch Maria's debut film at the upcoming Miami Film Festival!   https://miamifilmfestival.eventive.org/films/5fff796a4fceae0096ef6ad4 Find out more about Maria on her website at:  mariacorinaramirez.com Follow Maria on Instagram: @mariacorinaramirez And on Twitter: @mariacorinarami

Venezuelan born, Miami raised actress Maria Corina Ramirez earned her B.F.A in Acting from New World School of the Arts. Shortly upon graduating, she took on several leading and supporting roles in theatres all across Miami in both English and Spanish. She has most recently starred in, written, and directed her debut feature film, Bridges. She previously starred in and co-wrote the Complex Network's first-ever scripted series, Grown. She has starred in two NBC-Telemundo TV series, two Cine Latino films, and over a dozen national campaigns and commercials. Combining her classical training with her voice as a Latina, she is constantly creating original content for the stage, film, television, and new media platforms. Her original work has been seen in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, the Cannes Film Festival 2012 "Shorts Corner" and the 2015 American Black Film Festival, among others. Her latest theatre piece, Supa'Nova, won an artist residencies at Miami Theatre Center and a producer's scholarship for the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival in L.A., where performances were sold out. When she is not acting or writing, she is doing yoga, making her family laugh, or traveling. Watch Maria's debut film at the upcoming Miami Film Festival!  <a href="https://miamifilmfestival.eventive.org/films/5fff796a4fceae0096ef6ad4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://miamifilmfestival.eventive.org/films/5fff796a4fceae0096ef6ad4</a> Find out more about Maria on her website at:  <a href="http://mariacorinaramirez.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mariacorinaramirez.com</a> Follow Maria on Instagram: @mariacorinaramirez And on Twitter: @mariacorinarami

A Journey: Remarkable and Undocumented with Maria Corina Ramirez

Jennifer Reeder

Jennifer Reeder is the original Riot Grrrl, and created the films to prove it!  Jennifer is one of the most fun, intellectual, intense and passionate filmmakers I have had the pleasure of interviewing. Her films are true reflections of the inner lives of teen girls.  Jennifer Reeder constructs personal fiction films about relationships, trauma and coping. Her award-winning narratives are innovative and borrow from a range of forms including after school specials, amateur music videos and magical realism.   The Oscar-winning director of Parasite, Bong Joon Ho, has named Jennifer one of the top 20 directors to watch in 2020, in this article by Indiewire. Her awards include several that have qualified her films for Oscar nomination.   Jennifer's films have shown consistently around the world, including the Sundance Film Festival, The Berlin Film Festival, The Tribeca Film Festival, and the The London Film Festival.   Her most recent film, Knives and Skin, is a mystical teen noir that follows a young girl's disappearance in the rural Midwest and its effect on teens and parents. Knives and Skin is now streaming on Amazon and on Hulu. You can also find Jennifer's short films on Vimeo.    She is currently in preproduction with a new feature length film called PERPETRATOR which is being produced by WTFilms, 30West and Divide &amp; Conquer.

<a href="https://thejenniferreeder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Reede</a>r is the original Riot Grrrl, and created the films to prove it!  Jennifer is one of the most fun, intellectual, intense and passionate filmmakers I have had the pleasure of interviewing. Her films are true reflections of the inner lives of teen girls.  Jennifer Reeder constructs personal fiction films about relationships, trauma and coping. Her award-winning narratives are innovative and borrow from a range of forms including after school specials, amateur music videos and magical realism.   The Oscar-winning director of Parasite, Bong Joon Ho, has named Jennifer one of the top 20 directors to watch in 2020, in this article by <a href="https://www.indiewire.com/2020/02/bong-joon-ho-20-directors-shape-cinema-future-1202213338/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Indiewire.</a> Her awards include several that have qualified her films for Oscar nomination.   Jennifer's films have shown consistently around the world, including the <a href="https://www.sundance.org/festivals/sundance-film-festival" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sundance Film Festival</a>, <a href="https://www.berlinale.de/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Berlin Film Festival</a>, <a href="https://tribecafilm.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Tribeca Film Festival</a>, and the <a href="https://www.bfi.org.uk/london-film-festival" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The London Film Festival</a>.   Her most recent film, Knives and Skin, is a mystical teen noir that follows a young girl's disappearance in the rural Midwest and its effect on teens and parents. Knives and Skin is now streaming on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.36b76402-a9ba-49c4-e37e-b96fcbb29f6e?autoplay=1&amp;ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and on <a href="https://www.hulu.com/movie/knives-and-skin-f048d4fa-eb0f-4261-8437-758ae8d819f4" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Hulu</a>. You can also find Jennifer's short films on <a href="https://vimeo.com/jenniferreeder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vimeo</a>.    She is currently in preproduction with a new feature length film called PERPETRATOR which is being produced by <a href="https://www.wtfilms.fr/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">WTFilms</a>, <a href="https://www.friedkin.com/entertainment/30WEST" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">30West</a> and <a href="http://www.divideconquer.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Divide &amp; Conquer</a>.

Authentic Stories: The Lives of Teen Girls with Jennifer Reeder

Alyscia Cunningham

My guest today is Alyscia Cunningham.  We are talking about her new film, "I Am More Thank My Hair".  It seems like a simple statement, but it is powerful one. Our conversation is a deep look at what society thinks of as beautiful.  We touch on the messages we receive in the media on what our hair should look like, and how it is intrinsically tied to our value.  Well, no more. Alysica's film, and her book by the same name, is a rebellion, and call to action, to love ourselves beyond what others think.  Alyscia is an entrepreneur, author, filmmaker and photographer who has contributed to the Smithsonian, National Geographic, Discovery Channel and AOL. After the success of her first book, "Feminine Transitions", a photography book encompassed with portraits of raw feminine beauty, Cunningham published her second photography book and documentary film, "I Am More Than My Hair". It includes interviews of women who've experienced hair loss due to a health-related condition and dives into the connection of their emotions in relation to the media's portrayal of beauty standards. Her upcoming project, "Seeing", is a documentary that includes stories of girls and women who are visually impaired.   Alyscia co-organized the Reel Moms partnership with WIFV, a supportive community for working Moms and Caregivers in the film and TV industry.  She is also one of the FrontLine Voices for Stop the Beauty Madness. Her work has been featured on The Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, Fox 5, ABC 7 and Proud2BMe.   Alyscia’s goal is to continue producing documentary films and photo books. With the completion and direction provided through the Horror/Psychological Thriller workshop with Sundance Collab Institute, Alyscia also plans to write and direct Horror films. Find out more about Alysicia's work on here website at: www.Alyscia.com Find her on Instagram: @alysciacunningham and on Facebook and on Twitter at: @alyscia_c You can also find Alyscia's book, I Am More Than My Hair on  Amazon To help support Alyscia, you can make a tax-deductible donation to fund her exhibition in March 2021.

My guest today is Alyscia Cunningham.  We are talking about her new film, "I Am More Thank My Hair".  It seems like a simple statement, but it is powerful one. Our conversation is a deep look at what society thinks of as beautiful.  We touch on the messages we receive in the media on what our hair should look like, and how it is intrinsically tied to our value.  Well, no more. Alysica's film, and her book by the same name, is a rebellion, and call to action, to love ourselves beyond what others think.  Alyscia is an entrepreneur, author, filmmaker and photographer who has contributed to the Smithsonian, National Geographic, Discovery Channel and AOL. After the success of her first book, "Feminine Transitions", a photography book encompassed with portraits of raw feminine beauty, Cunningham published her second photography book and documentary film, "I Am More Than My Hair". It includes interviews of women who've experienced hair loss due to a health-related condition and dives into the connection of their emotions in relation to the media's portrayal of beauty standards. Her upcoming project, "Seeing", is a documentary that includes stories of girls and women who are visually impaired. Alyscia co-organized the Reel Moms partnership with WIFV, a supportive community for working Moms and Caregivers in the film and TV industry.  She is also one of the FrontLine Voices for Stop the Beauty Madness. Her work has been featured on The Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, Fox 5, ABC 7 and Proud2BMe. Alyscia’s goal is to continue producing documentary films and photo books. With the completion and direction provided through the Horror/Psychological Thriller workshop with Sundance Collab Institute, Alyscia also plans to write and direct Horror films. Find out more about Alysicia's work on here website at: <a href="http://www.Alyscia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Alyscia.com</a> Find her on Instagram: @alysciacunningham and on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/alysciacunninghamimages" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and on Twitter at: @alyscia_c You can also find Alyscia's book, I Am More Than My Hair on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Am-More-Than-Hair-Appearance/dp/0692328696" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon</a> To help support Alyscia, you can make a tax-deductible donation to fund her exhibition in March 2021.

What Does Hair Mean To You? with Alyscia Cunningham

My conversation today with @sorayagiacarrdi was nothing short of revolutionary! THIS is a call to action: start supporting women in the media, for equal and authentic representation. Behind and in front of the camera. From studios promoting women to the executive level, to movie goers, and streaming service consumers (that's you and me). Women need to tell their own stories. The numbers are there, we can see the inequities. NOW let's change that. Soraya Giaccardi is a researcher, educator, consultant, and speaker working in the media/entertainment and non-profit circles. Previously, she served as Associate Director of Research at the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and has consulted for non-profits like The Representation Project.   Soraya’s work focuses on representations in media and how these representations contribute to real-world attitudes and behaviors, particularly during childhood and adolescence. Her work has been published in multiple peer-reviewed scientific journals. She holds a B.A. from the University of Texas and an M.S. from the University of Michigan. www.sorayagiaccardi.com Find Soraya on Instagram here.

My conversation today with @sorayagiacarrdi was nothing short of revolutionary! THIS is a call to action: start supporting women in the media, for equal and authentic representation. Behind and in front of the camera. From studios promoting women to the executive level, to movie goers, and streaming service consumers (that's you and me). Women need to tell their own stories. The numbers are there, we can see the inequities. NOW let's change that. Soraya Giaccardi is a researcher, educator, consultant, and speaker working in the media/entertainment and non-profit circles. Previously, she served as Associate Director of Research at the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and has consulted for non-profits like The Representation Project. Soraya’s work focuses on representations in media and how these representations contribute to real-world attitudes and behaviors, particularly during childhood and adolescence. Her work has been published in multiple peer-reviewed scientific journals. She holds a B.A. from the University of Texas and an M.S. from the University of Michigan. <a href="http://www.sorayagiaccardi.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sorayagiaccardi.com</a> Find Soraya on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sorayagiaccardi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a>

Representation for Marginalized Women in the Media with Soraya Giaccardi

Katsitsionni Fox

Katsitsionni Fox is a warm, powerful and wise woman filmmaker. What a joy and privilege it was to interview Katsitsionni. Did you know that suffragettes like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony found the inspiration for the suffragette movement from Haudenosaunee women? For over 1,000 years before women had the vote in the United States-1920 for white women and 1965 for women of color- Huaudenosaunee women had equal rights in their tribes, in every aspect, including government. The Haudenosaunee were then and are now, matrilineal. In Katsitsionni's new film, Mohawk Clan Mother Louise Herne tells us, "I'm not a feminist, I'm the law."  Katsitsionni Fox has been making films since 2003 in the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne, where she resides. Her most recent film is Without a Whisper Konnón:kwe, the untold story of how Haudenosaunee women influenced the early suffragists in their fight for freedom and equality. Katsitsionni also directed Ohero:kon - Under the Husk a 26-min documentary following the journey of two Mohawk girls as they take part in their traditional passage rites to becoming Mohawk Women. Katsitsionni received the Jane Glassco Award for Emerging Filmmaker at the imagineNATIVE Film Festival in 2016 as well as the Achievement in Documentary Filmmaking Award at LA Skins Fest in 2016. This film received funding from Vision Maker Media and has been broadcast on many PBS stations in 2017. She is currently producing a short - doc series for REMATRIATION - a Native American women's online, multi-media magazine.  It is focused on healing and empowerment of Native women through the sharing of their stories and successes. Katsitsionni teaches at the Salmon River School in upstate New York. Kitsatsionni has won several awards for Without a Whisper Konnón:kwe this year, including best short documentary at Female Voices Rock, and at the Red Nation Film Festival. Rush to see this groundbreaking film! It will change everything you know about the women's suffrage movement in the U.S. You can view Without A Whisper Konnón:kwe right now  HERE! You can order Without A Whisper Konnón:kwe website for schools, or for your personal library here.

Katsitsionni Fox is a warm, powerful and wise woman filmmaker. What a joy and privilege it was to interview Katsitsionni. Did you know that suffragettes like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony found the inspiration for the suffragette movement from Haudenosaunee women? For over 1,000 years before women had the vote in the United States-1920 for white women and 1965 for women of color- Huaudenosaunee women had equal rights in their tribes, in every aspect, including government. The Haudenosaunee were then and are now, matrilineal. In Katsitsionni's new film, Mohawk Clan Mother Louise Herne tells us, "I'm not a feminist, I'm the law."  Katsitsionni Fox has been making films since 2003 in the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne, where she resides. Her most recent film is Without a Whisper Konnón:kwe, the untold story of how Haudenosaunee women influenced the early suffragists in their fight for freedom and equality. Katsitsionni also directed Ohero:kon - Under the Husk a 26-min documentary following the journey of two Mohawk girls as they take part in their traditional passage rites to becoming Mohawk Women. Katsitsionni received the Jane Glassco Award for Emerging Filmmaker at the imagineNATIVE Film Festival in 2016 as well as the Achievement in Documentary Filmmaking Award at LA Skins Fest in 2016. This film received funding from Vision Maker Media and has been broadcast on many PBS stations in 2017. She is currently producing a short - doc series for REMATRIATION - a Native American women's online, multi-media magazine.  It is focused on healing and empowerment of Native women through the sharing of their stories and successes. Katsitsionni teaches at the Salmon River School in upstate New York. Kitsatsionni has won several awards for Without a Whisper Konnón:kwe this year, including best short documentary at <a href="rBjCkbENUDgmr0uZBEUDPlQdtpMIS3HduhAE4S07PYjgIu4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Female Voices Rock</a>, and at the <a href="https://www.rednationff.com/24209-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Nation Film Festival</a>. Rush to see this groundbreaking film! It will change everything you know about the women's suffrage movement in the U.S. You can view Without A Whisper Konnón:kwe right now <a href="https://www.rednationff.com/product/15415206/?fbclid=IwAR2S5eMzEigpieLqMpQ4_XjjenxGRKpaKs7jn_v0v60W6VphABoiRLzummw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> HERE!</a> You can order Without A Whisper Konnón:kwe website for schools, or for your personal library <a href="https://www.withoutawhisperfilm.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a>

The Hidden History of Women's Suffrage with Katsitsionni Fox

Hannah Gadsby

It's my last commentary of 2020, and my 50th episode!   Taking stock here, looking at what changed me this year, and how I changed. Hannah Gadsby's new show, Nanette, on Netflix, and Jingle Jangle! Follow me on Instagram: @dianne_wieler If you enjoy listening and like what I do, please support me on Patreon. For $3 a month you can become a patron, about the same as a cup of coffee. :) 

It's my last commentary of 2020, and my 50th episode!   Taking stock here, looking at what changed me this year, and how I changed. Hannah Gadsby's new show, Nanette, on Netflix, and Jingle Jangle! Follow me on Instagram: @dianne_wieler If you enjoy listening and like what I do, please support me on Patreon. For $3 a month you can become a patron, about the same as a cup of coffee. :)

Commentary: Hannah Gadsby, Christmas Shows and What Changed Me In 2020

I am so grateful for Venida Rodman Jenkins, and the illuminating conversation we had about cultural humility and conscious consumption of the media. I have realized that white women have the power to change what we see on screen. We vote with our dollars. Which means, with every dollar we spend, we can choose to support films made by and about women of color, to ensure that their stories are told. Authenticity. There are so many ways we can seek out these films, and right now, film festivals are highly accessible online. Let’s celebrate; celebrate seeing women of color on screen, their voices, and their journeys.   Venida C. Rodman Jenkins is the Director of the  Speicher-Rubin Women’s Center for Equity and Diversity at New Jersey City University bringing visibility to underrepresented groups.  In September of this year Venida was welcomed as the new Race, Gender, and the Media professor at  Newhouse NYC at Syracuse University. She is also the Founder and Pastor of  EMBRACE Church.   Venida, named to  ROI’s Influencers List for People of Color 2019 has merged her unique experiences in publishing, higher education, and Christianity to facilitate discussions, and bring enlightenment in the areas of race, gender, cultural humility, and faith.

I am so grateful for Venida Rodman Jenkins, and the illuminating conversation we had about cultural humility and conscious consumption of the media. I have realized that white women have the power to change what we see on screen. We vote with our dollars. Which means, with every dollar we spend, we can choose to support films made by and about women of color, to ensure that their stories are told. Authenticity. There are so many ways we can seek out these films, and right now, film festivals are highly accessible online. Let’s celebrate; celebrate seeing women of color on screen, their voices, and their journeys. Venida C. Rodman Jenkins is the Director of the <a href="(https:/www.njcu.edu/student-life/campus-services-resources/speicher-rubin-womens-center-equity-and-diversity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Speicher-Rubin Women’s Center for Equity and Diversity</a> at New Jersey City University bringing visibility to underrepresented groups.  In September of this year Venida was welcomed as the new Race, Gender, and the Media professor at <a href="https://resources.newhouse.syr.edu/nyc/news/newhouse-nyc-welcomes-new-race-gender-and-the-media-professor-venida-rodman-jenkins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Newhouse NYC at Syracuse University.</a> She is also the Founder and Pastor of <a href="(https:/www.njcu.edu/student-life/campus-services-resources/speicher-rubin-womens-center-equity-and-diversity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> EMBRACE Church.</a> Venida, named to <a href=",https:/www.roi-nj.com/2019/09/16/lifestyle/the-2019-roi-influencers-people-of-color-list/)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ROI’s Influencers List for People of Color 2019</a> has merged her unique experiences in publishing, higher education, and Christianity to facilitate discussions, and bring enlightenment in the areas of race, gender, cultural humility, and faith.

Cultural Humility and Race In the Media with Venida C. Rodman Jenkins

I am an advocate for equal representation and authentic representation for women in the media; especially women of color, and the LGBTQ+ community. I’m interviewing extraordinary women in film to get their perspectives on what is happening right now, and how their work is creating social change.My guests are sharing their stories…So that we may be informedSo that we may be inspiredAnd so that women record our own history.When we acknowledge our different lived experiences, we create connection, and build the foundation for real relationships. This is how we will radically change the world, from the inside out.

My guest today is Sujata Day. Sujata’s first feature film, Definition Please, spoke right to my heart. I have bipolar disorder, and I am so glad that it is being seen in a fuller scope. In popular films, we see the extreme side of bipolar disorder. In Sujata's film, the story of Monica and her family shows the much more nuanced side of this mental illness. Sujata’s film is down-to-earth, elegant, joyous and poignant all at the same time. And in our interview we talk about how life is just like that, and that our relationships play a big role in who we are as human beings. Sujata is known for her starring role as CeCe in Issa Rae’s Awkward Black Girl. She has also recurred for three seasons on HBO's Insecure. Sujata is a Sundance Lab fellow and 2019 HBO Visionaries Ambassador. Her short film, Cowboy and Indian, sold to a major studio for series development. Sujata's award-winning debut feature film, Definition Please, is currently on the film festival circuit.    You can connect with Sujata through Facebook and Instagram   Additionally can also watch her film, Definition Please at the following film festivals    Hawaii International Film Festival Three Rivers Film Festival  

My guest today is Sujata Day. Sujata’s first feature film, Definition Please, spoke right to my heart. I have bipolar disorder, and I am so glad that it is being seen in a fuller scope. In popular films, we see the extreme side of bipolar disorder. In Sujata's film, the story of Monica and her family shows the much more nuanced side of this mental illness. Sujata’s film is down-to-earth, elegant, joyous and poignant all at the same time. And in our interview we talk about how life is just like that, and that our relationships play a big role in who we are as human beings. Sujata is known for her starring role as CeCe in Issa Rae’s <a href="http://www.awkwardblackgirl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Awkward Black Girl</a>. She has also recurred for three seasons on HBO's <a href="https://www.hbo.com/insecure" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Insecure</a>. Sujata is a <a href="https://www.sundance.org/blogs/from-the-labs" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sundance Lab</a> fellow and 2019 <a href="https://www.indiaabroad.com/sujata-day-announced-ambassador-for-2019-hbo-visionaries-film-competition/article_13bf8126-4896-52df-9737-77163da02f7d.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HBO Visionaries Ambassador</a>. Her short film, <a href="https://vimeo.com/182494858" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Cowboy and Indian</a>, sold to a major studio for series development. Sujata's award-winning debut feature film, <a href="https://www.sujataday.com/definition-please" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Definition Please</a>, is currently on the film festival circuit.   You can connect with Sujata through <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sujataday" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sujataday/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>   Additionally can also watch her film, <a href="https://www.sujataday.com/definition-please" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Definition Please</a> at the following film festivals   <ul> <li><a href="https://hiff.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Hawaii International Film Festival</a></li> <li><a href="https://filmpittsburgh.org/pages/three-rivers-film-festival" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Three Rivers Film Festival </a></li> </ul>

Defining Bonds with Sujata Day

Geena Davis

Woo hoo!  I got the courage up to do a commentary. Good job, me.   I am going to do commentaries regularly from now on. Each episode will be about 20 minutes, and I’ll be talking about:    Something personal about me; funny family stories, and life experiences in general. A review of a film or tv show I’ve seen that week, with a female lead.  My take on current events that week.    This week I’m talking about where I’ve lived, the documentary film Miss Representation, The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, Lovecraft Country and the impending exit of our current, crap president.     And that’s it in a nutshell! It was a little scary deciding to do this; interviewing other people just seems easier. But in fact, it was way better than a trip to the dentist.   Hope you are having a great week.    My love to you!   ~Dianne   www.diannewieler.com Find me on Instagram on Facebook  and on Linkedin

Woo hoo!  I got the courage up to do a commentary. Good job, me. I am going to do commentaries regularly from now on. Each episode will be about 20 minutes, and I’ll be talking about: <ol> <li>Something personal about me; funny family stories, and life experiences in general.</li> <li>A review of a film or tv show I’ve seen that week, with a female lead. </li> <li>My take on current events that week.</li> </ol> This week I’m talking about where I’ve lived, the documentary film Miss Representation, The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, Lovecraft Country and the impending exit of our current, crap president.   And that’s it in a nutshell! It was a little scary deciding to do this; interviewing other people just seems easier. But in fact, it was way better than a trip to the dentist. Hope you are having a great week.  My love to you! ~Dianne <a href="http://www.diannewieler.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.diannewieler.com</a> Find me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dianne_wieler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shehasthemic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianne-wieler-63082a1b9/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a>

Commentary: A Personal Story, The Geena Davis Institute, and Lovecraft Country

Sarah Megan Thomas

Sarah Megan Thomas is a champion for women's stories, and her latest film, "A Call To Spy" is the fantastic telling of 3 heroic women spies in WWII. In 1941 Winston Churchill enlisted women spies in the Special Operations Executive to conduct sabotage and build resistance. Women were not seen as threats, and were far less likely to be stopped at check points.  Working off this stereotype these women were dauntless in their efforts to thwart the march of the Nazi regime into France. I was absolutely riveted by the stories of Virgina Hall, Vera Atkins and Noor Inayat Khan. This is a must see film for anyone wanting to know more about the role these courageous women played in ending WWII.   Sarah Megan Thomas is an actress, producer, and writer. ​ For her latest film, “A Call to Spy,” Sarah wrote the original screenplay, produced, and plays legendary American spy Virginia Hall, alongside Stana Katic (playing Vera Atkins) and RAH dee kah Ahp tay (playing Noor Inayat Khan). The project, released by IFC Films, has won numerous awards including the Anti-Defamation League “Stand Up” Award presented at the 2020 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and the “Audience Choice” award (in record numbers) at the Whistler Film Festival. INDIEWIRE called Thomas “the standout here, with the multi-hyphenate not only taking on the film’s meatiest role as real-life spy figure Virginia Hall, but also writing and producing the feature.”​​ Sarah’s previous film was the groundbreaking “Equity,” in which she created the concept, co-wrote the story, produced, and starred. A first of its kind, “Equity” is a female driven Wall Street thriller. Sarah was honored with a Women's Image Network Award, Creative Coalition Spotlight Award, and Voice of A Woman Award for "Equity.” ​​ Sarah also starred in the romance-drama “Backwards” opposite James Van Der Beek and has appeared in various television shows including “Law and Order, SVU.” She has also starred in numerous Off-Broadway productions.​ Sarah is an athlete in her personal life, enjoying nearly all sports from basketball to yoga. She has climbed to the top of Mt. Rainer in Washington, and sea-kayaked in Alaska.​ Sarah currently resides in downtown New York City with her husband, son and daughter. Watch A Call To Spy on  Amazon and on iTunes. Find out more about A Call To Spy on their website here.  You can also follow Sarah on Instagram,  and  Twitter.

Sarah Megan Thomas is a champion for women's stories, and her latest film, "A Call To Spy" is the fantastic telling of 3 heroic women spies in WWII. In 1941 Winston Churchill enlisted women spies in the Special Operations Executive to conduct sabotage and build resistance. Women were not seen as threats, and were far less likely to be stopped at check points.  Working off this stereotype these women were dauntless in their efforts to thwart the march of the Nazi regime into France. I was absolutely riveted by the stories of Virgina Hall, Vera Atkins and Noor Inayat Khan. This is a must see film for anyone wanting to know more about the role these courageous women played in ending WWII. Sarah Megan Thomas is an actress, producer, and writer. ​ For her latest film, “A Call to Spy,” Sarah wrote the original screenplay, produced, and plays legendary American spy Virginia Hall, alongside Stana Katic (playing Vera Atkins) and RAH dee kah Ahp tay (playing Noor Inayat Khan). The project, released by IFC Films, has won numerous awards including the Anti-Defamation League “Stand Up” Award presented at the 2020 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and the “Audience Choice” award (in record numbers) at the Whistler Film Festival. INDIEWIRE called Thomas “the standout here, with the multi-hyphenate not only taking on the film’s meatiest role as real-life spy figure Virginia Hall, but also writing and producing the feature.”​​ Sarah’s previous film was the groundbreaking “Equity,” in which she created the concept, co-wrote the story, produced, and starred. A first of its kind, “Equity” is a female driven Wall Street thriller. Sarah was honored with a Women's Image Network Award, Creative Coalition Spotlight Award, and Voice of A Woman Award for "Equity.” ​​ Sarah also starred in the romance-drama “Backwards” opposite James Van Der Beek and has appeared in various television shows including “Law and Order, SVU.” She has also starred in numerous Off-Broadway productions.​ Sarah is an athlete in her personal life, enjoying nearly all sports from basketball to yoga. She has climbed to the top of Mt. Rainer in Washington, and sea-kayaked in Alaska.​ Sarah currently resides in downtown New York City with her husband, son and daughter. Watch A Call To Spy on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Call-Spy-Sarah-Megan-Thomas/dp/B08KBLFTT5/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=a+call+to+spy&amp;qid=1604113126&amp;s=instant-video&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon</a> and on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/a-call-to-spy/id1530763072" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes.</a> Find out more about A Call To Spy on their website <a href="https://www.acalltospymovie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> You can also follow Sarah on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahmeganthomas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,  and <a href="https://twitter.com/SarahMeganT?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Twitter.</a>

Women Called To Spy with Sarah Megan Thomas

In this special episode, Gangotri Garg, Mansi Goel and I are talking about how this presidency has heightened racism, and how it has effected them personally. We are talking about what is at stake collectively with Election 2020.  It is imperative that we, white people, vote with our humanity. ESPECIALLY this election.     Look into our hearts. Understand that for us as white people, nothing will change if Donald Trump remains president. Nothing.   For people of color, their lives are at stake.     This is not political. This is factual. We each have been witness to the racist comments the president makes. This is an unavoidable truth.     So please, my white friends, listen to our episode here.

In this special episode, Gangotri Garg, Mansi Goel and I are talking about how this presidency has heightened racism, and how it has effected them personally. We are talking about what is at stake collectively with Election 2020. It is imperative that we, white people, vote with our humanity. ESPECIALLY this election.   Look into our hearts. Understand that for us as white people, nothing will change if Donald Trump remains president. Nothing. For people of color, their lives are at stake.   This is not political. This is factual. We each have been witness to the racist comments the president makes. This is an unavoidable truth.   So please, my white friends, listen to our episode here.

What Is At Stake For People of Color: The US Election 2020

Paula Brackston

Wow, what a fantastic talk today with one of my favorite authors, Paula Brackston! Paula is a New York Times bestselling author and her witch series is a pure delight. Last month I finished her book, The Winter Witch and am now reading The Witch's Daughter. Paula's books are perfect for this Halloween month! In today's episode we talked about her books, including her Found Things series, and a good treat bag full of her other-worldly books. I can't wait to share this episode with you- a great break in the wild storm of 2020. We all need moments to decompress. Reading Paula's books is my way of transporting to another space in time, if even for a bit, to get that much needed escape. Have a listen so that you may do the same! Paula Brackston is a New York Times bestselling author of The Witch's Daughter, and the sequel, The Return of the Witch.  She  has also written The Winter Witch, The Silver Witch and The Midnight Witch. Her new books are a time travel series set in the historic market town of Marlborough, where Xanthe Westlake and her mother buy a run down antique shop. Different treasures sing to her, and she travels back in time with them to solve their mystery.  Paula grew up in Wales and now lives in the ancient border city of Hereford, with her partner and their two children. And three cats and two dogs! When she is not writing, she loves going for long walks and enjoys movies and photography. Paula has also just finished filming her first short film, which she is about to edit. Find Paula here: www.paulabrackston.com   Find Paula on Facebook and Instagram   BOOKS BY PAULA BRACKSTON:  The Winter Witch The Witch's Daughter  The Little Shop of Found Things  Once Upon a Crime: A Grimm Brothers Mystery

Wow, what a fantastic talk today with one of my favorite authors, Paula Brackston! Paula is a New York Times bestselling author and her witch series is a pure delight. Last month I finished her book, The Winter Witch and am now reading The Witch's Daughter. Paula's books are perfect for this Halloween month! In today's episode we talked about her books, including her Found Things series, and a good treat bag full of her other-worldly books. I can't wait to share this episode with you- a great break in the wild storm of 2020. We all need moments to decompress. Reading Paula's books is my way of transporting to another space in time, if even for a bit, to get that much needed escape. Have a listen so that you may do the same! Paula Brackston is a New York Times bestselling author of The Witch's Daughter, and the sequel, The Return of the Witch.  She  has also written The Winter Witch, The Silver Witch and The Midnight Witch. Her new books are a time travel series set in the historic market town of Marlborough, where Xanthe Westlake and her mother buy a run down antique shop. Different treasures sing to her, and she travels back in time with them to solve their mystery.  Paula grew up in Wales and now lives in the ancient border city of Hereford, with her partner and their two children. And three cats and two dogs! When she is not writing, she loves going for long walks and enjoys movies and photography. Paula has also just finished filming her first short film, which she is about to edit. Find Paula here: <a href="http://www.paulabrackston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.paulabrackston.com</a> Find Paula on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/worldofpaulabrackston" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paulabrackston/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> BOOKS BY PAULA BRACKSTON: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Winter-Witch-Novel-Paula-Brackston/dp/1250042704/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Winter Witch</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Witchs-Daughter-Novel-Paula-Brackston/dp/125000408X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Witch's Daughter</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Little-Shop-Found-Things-Novel/dp/1250072433/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Little Shop of Found Things</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Crime-Brothers-Mysteries/dp/1681772221/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Once Upon a Crime: A Grimm Brothers Mystery</a>

Witchy Books with Paula Brackston

Myisha T. Hill

It was my honor to talk with Myisha T. Hill today, and I am grateful for her openness, in our conversation about mental health. This was personal for both of us.  Although we have both struggled with mental illness, our experiences within the healthcare system have been very different. In today’s episode we are talking about cultural competency, diagnosis, treatment, and cultural stigmas towards mental illness. Myisha T is a mental health activist, speaker, and entrepreneur passionate about mental wellness and empowerment for women. In 2018, Myisha became curious about white women and privilege after ending a relationship with a co-worker that negatively impacted her mental health. This led her to identify her own internalized oppression and racism. Not interested in throw-away culture, she decided to seek out safe ways that white folks are showing up for BIWoC. During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Myisha began her Check Your Privilege interview series inquiring into the work some white women are doing to show up safely for BIPoC and move beyond passive ally-ship to action driven co-conspirators. Myisha works with organizations and community groups taking white people on a self-reflective journey exploring their relationship with power, privilege, and racism. You can connect with Myisha T. Hill through Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Check Your Privilege Brown Sister Speak Anti-Racism Courses from Myisha T. Hill Contribute to the Brown Sisters Speak Therapy Fund 

It was my honor to talk with Myisha T. Hill today, and I am grateful for her openness, in our conversation about mental health. This was personal for both of us.  Although we have both struggled with mental illness, our experiences within the healthcare system have been very different. In today’s episode we are talking about cultural competency, diagnosis, treatment, and cultural stigmas towards mental illness. Myisha T is a mental health activist, speaker, and entrepreneur passionate about mental wellness and empowerment for women. In 2018, Myisha became curious about white women and privilege after ending a relationship with a co-worker that negatively impacted her mental health. This led her to identify her own internalized oppression and racism. Not interested in throw-away culture, she decided to seek out safe ways that white folks are showing up for BIWoC. During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Myisha began her Check Your Privilege interview series inquiring into the work some white women are doing to show up safely for BIPoC and move beyond passive ally-ship to action driven co-conspirators. Myisha works with organizations and community groups taking white people on a self-reflective journey exploring their relationship with power, privilege, and racism. You can connect with Myisha T. Hill through <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ckyourprivilege/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ckyourprivilege/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/myishathill/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a><ul> <li><a href="https://checkyourprivilege.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Check Your Privilege</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.brownsistersspeak.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Brown Sister Speak</a></li> <li><a href="https://cyp.podia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Anti-Racism Courses from Myisha T. Hill</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.brownsistersspeak.org/donate" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Contribute to the Brown Sisters Speak Therapy Fund</a></li> </ul>

Mental Health and Privilege with Myisha T. Hill

Peshawn Bread is a filmmaker who is going to the places we are not always willing to talk about in our daily lives, but need to. Through her new film in production, The Daily Life of Mistress Red, Peshawn is reframing how we look at sexuality and indigenous women. As a Comanche woman and a former dominatrix, Peshawn found herself in situations where racism would come into play, during sessions with her white male clients. Over time, there began a BDSM relationship where Peshawn confronted their white supremacy. This became a transformative experience and fostered a deeper understanding of race for these clients. The Daily Life of Mistress Red is about reclaiming narratives about sexuality as an indigenous women. This film is currently in the Sundance Film Lab. The Daily Life of Mistress Red is a mockumentary that explores the world of kink, native women and defeating white supremacy. Marie Callingbird is a Native fashion boutique owner by day and Mistress Red by night. Mistress Red is a dominatrix for hire who takes the effects of racism, sexism and colonization into her own hands by educating white supremacists through pleasure. This project focuses on issues within the circle of indigenous women, racism and the acceptance of sexuality.    In the winter of 2015 she was introduced and welcomed as one of Sundance Institute’s Full Circle Kellogg Fellows. As well a 2015-16 recipient of the 4thWorld- Indigenous Media Lab Fellowship supported by SIFF (Seattle International Film Festival) and in partnership with Longhouse Media, Sundance and ITVS. She also attended the Sundance Screenwriter’s lab hosted by Joan Tewksbury. Throughout the years she has worked on many sets from Drunktown’s Finest (2014) to Mud (Hashtl’ishnii) (2017). She currently resides in San Francisco where she is a fourth year student at the Academy of Art University.    Follow Peshawn on Instagram.

<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5871824/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peshawn Bread</a> is a filmmaker who is going to the places we are not always willing to talk about in our daily lives, but need to. Through her new film in production, The Daily Life of Mistress Red, Peshawn is reframing how we look at sexuality and indigenous women. As a Comanche woman and a former dominatrix, Peshawn found herself in situations where racism would come into play, during sessions with her white male clients. Over time, there began a BDSM relationship where Peshawn confronted their white supremacy. This became a transformative experience and fostered a deeper understanding of race for these clients. The Daily Life of Mistress Red is about reclaiming narratives about sexuality as an indigenous women. This film is currently in the Sundance Film Lab. The Daily Life of Mistress Red is a mockumentary that explores the world of kink, native women and defeating white supremacy. Marie Callingbird is a Native fashion boutique owner by day and Mistress Red by night. Mistress Red is a dominatrix for hire who takes the effects of racism, sexism and colonization into her own hands by educating white supremacists through pleasure. This project focuses on issues within the circle of indigenous women, racism and the acceptance of sexuality.    In the winter of 2015 she was introduced and welcomed as one of Sundance Institute’s Full Circle Kellogg Fellows. As well a 2015-16 recipient of the 4thWorld- Indigenous Media Lab Fellowship supported by SIFF (Seattle International Film Festival) and in partnership with Longhouse Media, Sundance and ITVS. She also attended the Sundance Screenwriter’s lab hosted by Joan Tewksbury. Throughout the years she has worked on many sets from Drunktown’s Finest (2014) to Mud (Hashtl’ishnii) (2017). She currently resides in San Francisco where she is a fourth year student at the Academy of Art University.    Follow Peshawn on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/realpbread/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.

Indigenous Stories by Indigenous Women with Peshawn Bread

Astrid Martinez

As you can guess, I was extremely nervous about interviewing a journalist as respected and accomplished as Astrid Martinez. But she immediately put me at ease with her down-to-earth personality and empathy, which I think are two of the qualities that make her a superlative journalist.  Astrid Martinez is an intensely insightful, 3x Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist, based in Atlanta Georgia, at CBS46. She is the creator and host of entertainment/culture segment “Astrid in the ATL” at CBS46. The segment explores film and TV industry, music, art, and race and culture. Astrid has also tackled topics ranging from immigration, homeland security, drug cartels, violence along the border and human trafficking. In our interview we talked about the current civil unrest and protests we are experiencing in America, fueled by a racist agenda in the Whitehouse. We also talked about how the stories we are hearing in the media have the power to shape our perceptions of each other.  Astrid goes on to say "I have great friends who are allies that say yes, forever we've told our own stores, let’s look at other beautiful stories and let’s tell them.” Growing up in Colombia, Astrid saw first-hand the civil and political unrest that plagued her country. It was this type of upheaval and the people's lives it affected that first ignited her passion for storytelling and a career in journalism.   After moving to the United States, Astrid graduated with top honors from Montclair State University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a concentration in Latin American Studies.   Follow Astrid on Instagram here.

As you can guess, I was extremely nervous about interviewing a journalist as respected and accomplished as Astrid Martinez. But she immediately put me at ease with her down-to-earth personality and empathy, which I think are two of the qualities that make her a superlative journalist.  Astrid Martinez is an intensely insightful, 3x Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist, based in Atlanta Georgia, at CBS46. She is the creator and host of entertainment/culture segment <a href="https://www.cbs46.com/news/astrid_in_the_atl/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">“Astrid in the ATL”</a> at CBS46. The segment explores film and TV industry, music, art, and race and culture. Astrid has also tackled topics ranging from immigration, homeland security, drug cartels, violence along the border and human trafficking. In our interview we talked about the current civil unrest and protests we are experiencing in America, fueled by a racist agenda in the Whitehouse. We also talked about how the stories we are hearing in the media have the power to shape our perceptions of each other.  Astrid goes on to say "I have great friends who are allies that say yes, forever we've told our own stores, let’s look at other beautiful stories and let’s tell them.” Growing up in Colombia, Astrid saw first-hand the civil and political unrest that plagued her country. It was this type of upheaval and the people's lives it affected that first ignited her passion for storytelling and a career in journalism.   After moving to the United States, Astrid graduated with top honors from Montclair State University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a concentration in Latin American Studies.   Follow Astrid on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/astridtv1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Latinx Journalists with Astrid Martinez

It was a thrill and an honor to talk with B. Monét, Director this week! In her films, B.Monét poses questions about identity, society, race, and culture. It is vital to her that under-represented people are shown in film, media, and television.   In this episode, we are talking about her most recent film, Ballet After Dark, which is a pure joy to watch. It is a magnificent celebration of the freedom from pain that dance can give. Last week I talked with the amazing Tyde-Courtney Edwards, whom this film is centered around. B.Monet was selected as one of the winners for the Queen Collective in partnership with Queen Latifah, Tribeca and P&amp;G for Ballet After Dark.   B.Monet is a writer/director, a graduate of Spelman College, and holds an MFA from New York University in Film and Television with a concentration in writing and directing.    Watch Ballet After Dark is now streaming on Amazon Prime and Hulu.

It was a thrill and an honor to talk with <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5952247/?ref_=tt_ov_dr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">B. Monét,</a> Director this week! In her films, B.Monét poses questions about identity, society, race, and culture. It is vital to her that under-represented people are shown in film, media, and television.   In this episode, we are talking about her most recent film, Ballet After Dark, which is a pure joy to watch. It is a magnificent celebration of the freedom from pain that dance can give. Last week I talked with the amazing Tyde-Courtney Edwards, whom this film is centered around. <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5952247/?ref_=tt_ov_dr" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">B.Monet</a> was selected as one of the winners for the Queen Collective in partnership with Queen Latifah, Tribeca and P&amp;G for <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.9cb9e116-b658-f7c5-3aff-522cfcd56c1c?autoplay=1&amp;ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ballet After Dark</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.9cb9e116-b658-f7c5-3aff-522cfcd56c1c?autoplay=1&amp;ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">.</a>   B.Monet is a writer/director, a graduate of Spelman College, and holds an MFA from New York University in Film and Television with a concentration in writing and directing.    Watch Ballet After Dark is now streaming on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.9cb9e116-b658-f7c5-3aff-522cfcd56c1c?autoplay=1&amp;ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> Prime and <a href="https://www.hulu.com/hub/home" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Hulu.</a>

Centering Women of Color In Film with B.Monét

This week I'm talking with Tyde-Courtney Edwards, an incredible woman, who has worked to transcend her own pain, through the healing power of dance. She has now founded her own ballet company, Ballet After Dark, to help other black women trauma survivors do the same.    Ballet After Dark is an immersive dance class and therapy program. Through social media, Tyde-Courtney received several requests to start her program worldwide, and now Ballet After Dark just launched their first international studio, in Mexico.   B.Monet, a renowned American filmmaker, heard of Tyde-Courtney’s story. As a result, she reached out, and together they created the beautiful, award-winning short film, Ballet After Dark. This film was produced by Queen Latifah, and is now streaming on Hulu, Amazon Prime and screening at the Lunafest Film Festival across the country.   Tyde-Courtney is offering women an innovative, transformative, and positive way to cope with the grief of trauma. Listen in to hear more about my amazing guest this week, Tyde-Courtney Edwards.

This week I'm talking with Tyde-Courtney Edwards, an incredible woman, who has worked to transcend her own pain, through the healing power of dance. She has now founded her own ballet company, <a href="https://www.balletafterdark.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ballet After Dark</a>, to help other black women trauma survivors do the same.    Ballet After Dark is an immersive dance class and therapy program. Through social media, Tyde-Courtney received several requests to start her program worldwide, and now Ballet After Dark just launched their first international studio, in Mexico.   <a href="http://www.b-monet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">B.Monet</a>, a renowned American filmmaker, heard of Tyde-Courtney’s story. As a result, she reached out, and together they created the beautiful, award-winning short film, Ballet After Dark. This film was produced by Queen Latifah, and is now streaming on <a href="https://www.hulu.com/hub/home" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Hulu</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.9cb9e116-b658-f7c5-3aff-522cfcd56c1c?autoplay=1&amp;ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Prime</a> and screening at the Lunafest Film Festival across the country.   Tyde-Courtney is offering women an innovative, transformative, and positive way to cope with the grief of trauma. Listen in to hear more about my amazing guest this week, Tyde-Courtney Edwards.

Dance To Heal with Tyde-Courtney Edwards

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