Making of the Beckyville Book Trailer
Two weeks after I approached Moe about shooting a book trailer for Escape from Beckyville: Tales of Race, Hair and Rage, we assembled a small cast and crew at my apartment. Naturally, the beautiful...
View ArticleThe Help, White Women Saviors and Maids with Superpowers
What if a black woman had written The Help? I mulled over that question after leaving an advance screening of the movie based on the best-selling novel by Kathryn Stockett. What if, say, Alice Walker...
View ArticlePipes Never Die: A Tribute to Whitney
The night before Whitney Houston died, I was skimming a gossip website when I happened on the headline “Whitney Houston is a Bloody Mess.” The accompanying pictures revealed a familiar scene — the...
View ArticleEscape from Beckyville Featured on The Book Look
The fab folks over at The Book Look were so kind to review Escape from Beckyville on their show. Love the special effects. Check out the video below, show them some love and leave a comment!
View ArticleAdventures in Filmmaking: Through the Lens
About twelve years ago, I was having lunch with a friend and I mentioned that I wanted to be a director. At the time, I was taking screenwriting courses at UCLA Extension and had completed my first...
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