In this extended interview (taken from Reelblack's award-winning film POET, starring Ursula Rucker), Godfather of Rap GIL SCOTT-HERON (1949-2011) ruminates on the definition of the word POET, and what rappers he considers worthy of the term. Gil's new CD, I'M NEW HERE was released Feb 9, 2010 by XL Recordings.
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Detroit's BLACK MILK with his band, NAT TURNER at Silk City on 2.28.2012 with a live version of WELCOME (GOTTA GO) from his 2010 release ALBUM OF THE YEAR. Photographed by Craig & Mike for Reelblack/Captured Soul. Black Milk kicks off his Claps and Slaps Tour through the US and Canada on February 25th in Providence, RI. After over 75 performances worldwide in support of 2010′s Album of the Year, he will once again team up with his band, Nat Turner (Aaron "Ab" Abernathy -- keys/vocals; Malik Hunter -- bass; Zeb Horton -- drums), who inject doses of funk, soul, gospel, and rock into his constantly expanding catalog. The Claps And Slaps Tour will also feature opening support from Seattle newcomer J. Pinder and the dynamic Dallas duo A.Dd+. Tour dates and ticket info below. BLACK MILK CLAPS AND SLAPS TOUR 2/25 -- Providence, RI -- Fete -- Tickets 2/27 -- Boston, MA -- Middle East -- Tickets 2/28 -- Philadelphia, PA -- Silk City 2/29 -- New York, NY -- Knitting Factory -- Tickets 3/1 -- Pittsburgh, PA -- Shadow Lounge -- Tickets 3/2 -- Cleveland, OH -- Grog Shop -- Tickets 3/3 -- Kalamazoo, MI -- The Strutt -- Tickets 3/6 -- Ann Arbor, MI -- Blind Pig -- Tickets 3/8 -- Toronto, ON -- Great Hall 3/9 -- Chicago, IL -- Subterreanean -- Tickets 3/10 -- Grand Rapids, MI -- The Intersection -- Tickets 3/11 -- St. Louis, MO -- Gramophone -- Tickets 3/16 -- San Diego, CA -- House of Blues -- Tickets 3/17 -- Scottsdale, AZ -- Chaser's -- Tickets 3/18 -- Los Angeles, CA -- The Roxy <b>...</b>
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Reelblack sat down with Wondaland Arts/ Bad Boy Recording Artist JANELLE MONAE on the eve of the re-release of her debut EP, THE CHASE, PT 1 of IV. In this exclusive clip she discusses the power of imagination, her character Cindi Mayweater and how the internet is changing the way music is absorbed. Thanks to Young Friends Society and World Cafe Live. Visit www.janellemonae.com for more info. Visit www.janellemonae.com. Her new CD The ArchAndroid is in stores now.
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Brooklyn singer/songwriter Alice Smith is the subject of this exclusive documentary portrait. Named by several major publications as an artist to watch, her debut CD, "For Lovers Dreamers and Me" is in stores now. Co-produced by Captured Soul.
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Reelblack TV was blessed to spend a few minutes backstage with legendary Reggae artist/producer Lee "Scratch" Perry after his performance at World Cafe Live. Experimenting with a new camera, we decided to do a quick "word asscociation" with the inventor of Dub. Live and direct, his new Grammy nominated CD, REVELATION is out now exclusively through Megawave/MVD. Me's one of the few men who believe in my mess. And I believe in my mess so much that I look at the people and me say "Why didn't teacher teach us to believe in our mess?" Why didn't teacher teach us that the pee what we pee is water what we drink? So we move on idea that me pee pee, me dee dee What be goin' out of my pee pee he tell me I believe in my mess 100% I introduce myself. I'm Lee "Scratch" Perry. Live and Direct. I a "small axe" who chop chop chop. Me Inspiration is an inner spirit in I Call Inspiration and inspire on and on and on When I piss, my enemies cry. My greatest inspiration is my pee-pee, my chi chi I believe in the bible. My favorite verse is Genesis to Revelation. I respect them all. My favorite is Psalms 1. 1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of the scoundrel. But his delight is in true and living GOD, and on who he meditates day and night. My own Avatar. Genius exists. Genies exist. That's why I exist because I am in the battle of Armagideon. And this is my umbrella. Blue. It represent the blue sky. The white <b>...</b>
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Chivonnie of Reelblack TV speaks with filmmakers Damon Dash, Mary-Jane Robinson and Marc Levin about their latest Project, Mr. Untouchable, which opened the 2007 Urbanworld Film Festival. Mr. Untouchable tells the true story of Harlem crime boss Nicky Barnes, who ruled the heroin trade back in the 1970s before federal charges and disloyal compadres did him in. some say he's the real American Gangster.
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Check out this exclusive interview with Gabrielle Union, who stars with Morris Chestnut in PERFECT HOLIDAY, in theaters everywhere on Dec 12. She talks about her role, her recent appearance on the cover of Essence Magazine and her plans for the future.
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Idle warship is Talib Kweli and Res. Their music can be found on ITunes. This is them performing live in Philly at World Cafe Live on 1.19.2012. Gabriel Baldwin and Mike D. did the camerawork. Mike did the edit. We hope you enjoy. www.idlewarship.com
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Reelblack had the opportunity to chat with director STANLEY NELSON and producer LAURENS GRANT, whose latest film FREEDOM RIDERS premieres on PBS on May 15, 2011 at 9pm. Freedom Riders, directed and produced by Stanley Nelson and presented by the acclaimed PBS series American Experience, is a two-hour documentary film about the hundreds of civil rights activists who challenged segregation in interstate transport in the American South during the spring and summer of 1961. In 1961, during the first year of John F. Kennedy's presidency, more than four hundred Americans participated in a bold and dangerous experiment designed to awaken the conscience of a complacent nation. These self-proclaimed "Freedom Riders" challenged the mores of a racially segregated society by performing a disarmingly simple act. Traveling together in small interracial groups, they sat where they pleased on buses and trains and demanded unrestricted access to terminal restaurants and waiting rooms, even in areas of the Deep South where such behavior was forbidden by law and custom. Their efforts were met with extreme violence and brought international attention to the fight against segregation, exploitation and racism known as the Civil Rights Movement. Freedom Riders chronicles the story behind this courageous group of civil rights activists. Freedom Riders was one of 16 films selected from 862 Submissions for the US Documentary Competition of the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. Special thanks: AFI <b>...</b>
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Reelblack TV's Monica Medina sits down with Phoiladelphia-based filmmaker/writer/actor Robert X. Gophin. Mr. Golphin co-stars in The Great Debaters as Dunbar Reed. Great Debaters opens everywhere Christmas Day.
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Chivonnie speaks with Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme at the the 2007 Silverdocs Film Festival in Silver Springs, MD about his latest film and the perceived commercial failure of African-American dramatic films . Reelblack will host the Philadelphia Premiere of his latest project, NEW HOME MOVIES FROM THE LOWER NINTH WARD on Friday October 12. Please visit www.reelblack.com for details
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Reelblack sat down with filmmaker Tanya Hamilton to talk about her debut feature, NIGHT CATCHES US. Filmed entirely in Philadelphia, it took nearly 10 years to develop and stars Kerry Washington and Anthony Mackie. A hit at the Sundance Film Festival and Lincoln Center's New Directors/New Films, It opens in Philadelphia, New York and Santa Monica on December 3, 2010. On Sunday December 5, 215 Magazine, African American Chamber of Commerce, Art Sanctuary, GTOWN Radio, PIFVA.org, Philadelphia Film Society, Reelblack.com, Rolling Out Weekly and WURD-AM are hosting a special meet-and-greet luncheon with Tanya Hamilton in Cherry Hill, NJ (See below or visit www.reelblack.com for details) ABOUT THE MOVIE In 1976, after years of mysterious absence, Marcus (Anthony Mackie, "The Hurt Locker") returns to the Philadelphia neighborhood where he came of age in the midst of the Black Power movement. While his arrival raises suspicion among his family and former neighbors, he finds acceptance from his old friend Patricia (Kerry Washington, "Ray," "Lift") and her daughter. However, Marcus quickly finds himself at odds with the organization he once embraced, whose members suspect he orchestrated the slaying of their former comrade-in-arms. In a startling sequence of events, Marcus must protect a secret that could shatter everyone's beliefs as he rediscovers his forbidden passion for Patricia. Official Website with Trailer and FB info: www.nightcatchesus.com ****** Join us as we celebrate <b>...</b>
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We caught up with Poet/Musician SAUL WILLIAMS (Slam) in Los Angeles where he is about to embark on a World Tour to promote his latest project, THE RISE AND INEVITABLE LIBERATION OF NIGGY TARDUST, a collaborration with Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails.
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Reelblack founder Michael Dennis (aka Mike D.) is interviewed by Alex Bove on CCPTV's REEL TIMES. In this clip, he discusses the making of two of his early works, PHILLY BOY: A MOVIE ABOUT MC BREEZE and THE STORY OF BREAKOUT. He also discusses the philosophy of Reelblack and its Youtube component, REELBLACK TV (which you are watching now).
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Have you seen JUMPING THE BROOM yet? Reelblack TV's CHERISE NICOLE had the chance to meet up with Jumping The Broom co-stars ANGELA BASSETT and LORETTA DEVINE, who are reunited 16 years after appearing together in WAITING TO EXHALE. In this exclusive clip, the share a few laughs and discuss giving advice to younger actors, their favorite scenes in the movie and what it takes to maintain a successful relationship. A collision of worlds when two African-American families from divergent socioeconomic backgrounds get together one weekend in Martha's Vineyard for a wedding. Taylor is caught in a six-month whirlwind romance that includes nights at the opera, long-stem roses and live performances from R&B crooner El DeBarge and proposes to Watson at the beginning of the film. Watson, who has to move to China for business, happily accepts. But doubts about their impending marriage begin to seep in when they confront difficult future in-laws, pressure from friends, and revelations of dirty secrets. See it in theaters--not on bootleg. www.jumpingthebroom-movie.com
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Have you seen JUMPING THE BROOM YET? Reelblack TV's CHERISE NICOLE had the chance to meet up with Jumping The Broom Stars PAULA PATTON and LAZ ALONZO to discuss the movie, relationships and Miss Jackson (if you're nasty). A collision of worlds when two African-American families from divergent socioeconomic backgrounds get together one weekend in Martha's Vineyard for a wedding. Taylor is caught in a six-month whirlwind romance that includes nights at the opera, long-stem roses and live performances from R&B crooner El DeBarge and proposes to Watson at the beginning of the film. Watson, who has to move to China for business, happily accepts. But doubts about their impending marriage begin to seep in when they confront difficult future in-laws, pressure from friends, and revelations of dirty secrets. See it in theaters--not on bootleg. www.jumpingthebroom-movie.com
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Reelblack's Big Sis met up with actor/comedian JOHN WITHERSPOON (Pops in Friday/ Wayans Brothers / Boondocks) after a recent appearance at Philly's Helium Comedy Club. In this exclusive interview, he shares nuggets of wisdom from working over 30 years in Hollywood. Topics include working w/ Richard Pryor, Barack vs. Hillary and his definition of success and happiness. His new DVD, "You Got To Coordinate' is in stores now. His website is www.bangbangbangbng.com
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RBTV's Lyrispect sat down with TASHA SMITH and MICHAEL JAI WHITE to discuss their roles in the new TBS Dramedy, TYLER PERRY'S FOR BETTER OR WORSE, which premieres on TBS November 25 at 10pm.. For Better Or For Worse. Tyler Perry's newest sitcom scheduled to makes its international debut on TBS in the fall, centers around two of Perry's favorite characters from the big screen, Marcus and Angela. Marcus and Angela were first introduced to the world in Tyler Perry's blockbuster hit feature films.... "Why Did I Get Married?", and "Why Did I Get Married Too?". For Better Or Worse is a new dramedy that will follow the tumultuous relationship of the lovesick couple. Tasha Smith and Michael Jai White are back to reprise their roles in the half-hour show. Michael plays Marcus, an ex football player turned sports commentator. Tasha Smith will also resume her role as Angela, the edgy and out-spoken wife of Marcus, who is intent on giving him hell every step of the way. The show will also follow the lives of those who Marcus and Angela call their friends. For Better Or Worse is groundbreaking television and is the biggest TV show, movie mogul Tyler Perry has ever produced. The sets, high fashion and the strikingly good-looking cast come together to create a truly sexy and provocative half-hour of television. Viewers will experience a fresh approach to the traditional sitcom format that will provide all the elements of well-crafted storytelling and the raw intrigue of reality TV. For <b>...</b>
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Have you seen JUMPING THE BROOM YET? Reelblack TV's CHERISE NICOLE had the chance to meet up with Jumping The Broom Co-stars TASHA SMITH and POOCH HALL to discuss their roles in the movie, being a good friend and working with director Salim Akil (The Game). A collision of worlds when two African-American families from divergent socioeconomic backgrounds get together one weekend in Martha's Vineyard for a wedding. Taylor is caught in a six-month whirlwind romance that includes nights at the opera, long-stem roses and live performances from R&B crooner El DeBarge and proposes to Watson at the beginning of the film. Watson, who has to move to China for business, happily accepts. But doubts about their impending marriage begin to seep in when they confront difficult future in-laws, pressure from friends, and revelations of dirty secrets. See it in theaters--not on bootleg. www.jumpingthebroom-movie.com
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"Hick Hop" pioneer Cowboy Troy shares what makes him so unique, his affiliation with the Muzik Mafia and fis future plans and goals. His new CD Black In The Saddle is in stores now. Special thanks to Warner Nashville and Musikfest. www.muzikmafia.com
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Reelblack celebrates the inaugural DVD release of Spike Lee's SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT with this exclusive chat with co-star John Canada Terrell. In it he discusses the price of celebrity, working with Tracy Camila Johns and his latest projects as actor and producer.
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Reelblack founder Mike D is interviewed by Dr. Richard Cooper on Philadelphia's WURD-AM radio about several upcoming films and reelblack events including THUNDER SOUL, MAKE A MOVIE LIKE SPIKE, LOVE LOCKDOWN, BLACK BUTTERFLY, GHETTO PHYSICS and THE BLACK POWER MIXTAPE. with call in guests Ms. Leatrice Ellzy, Director of Artistic Programming and NBAF Digital, and Dr. Earl Picard. Black Movie Month is a concept initiated by Film Life and Black Enterprise Magazine. For more info, visit blackmoviemonth.com. Camera Gabriel Baldwin. Follow the Karamu on Facebook www.facebook.com
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Reelblack sat down with Nigerian recording artist NNEKA on the eve of the release of CONCRETE JUNGLE, her first collection of songs to be released in the US. In this exclusive clip, she ruminates on the power of music and the meaning behind her work. Already touted by Rolling Stone, Nneka is an artist to watch in 2010. Camera by Craig Carpenter. Special thanks World Cafe Live. www.worldcafelive.com www.nnekaworld.com Nneka's music available on Itunes and Amazon.com
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RBTV's Lyrispect sat down with Grammy-nominated music veteran Raphael Saadiq during a recent stop at Philly's TLA at The Fillmore. In this clip he discusses his latest CD, "The Way I See It," working with Funk Brother Jack Ashford and his plans for creating more music for film.
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Please enjoy these highlights from some of our award winning narratives, documentaries and epks 2002-present. Many are available to purchase on DVD for only $15 postpaid in the USA/Canada. please visit us at www.reelblack.com and click the "Store" link.
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Reelblack founder Mike D. and Chris Brooks (formerly of the Philadelphia Film Office) on Speak Up! public affairs show originally broadcast on Philadelphia's UPN 57 February 26, 2006. We're on a mission! Please feel free to comment, share and subscribe.
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Chivonnie of Reelblack TV caught up with legendary filmmaker Spike Lee at the 2008 Silverdocs Film Festival, where he was the recipient of the Guggenheim Award for his body of documentary film work. In this exclusive clip, he reveals his plans to continue the When The Levees Broke series and his hope for change in the November elections.
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LYRICS BELOW. Nigerian singer-songwriter NNEKA (prnounced Neck'a) performs THE UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH, the lead single from her US debut, CONCRETE JUNGLE. Available on Itunes and at Amazon.com. Camera Craig Carpenter and Mike D. for Reelblack/Captured Soul Special thanks World Cafe Live. www.nnekaworld.com www.worldcafelove.com ****** Nneka - The Uncomfotable Truth The time has come 4 u to see That love is something else u practice it to be The line is long 4 u and me That leads us 2 the very debt of our hearts We're still on the surface deceiving ourselves Inside we hate, and want 2 see our best friends fall...so Let us make a change why can't we turn the page Lord make us able Without u we are totally unstable Let us make a change why can't we turn the page Lord make us able Without u we are totally unstable U talk about peace Put it in ur mouth The same mouth u use to declare ur bombs Ur system is a joke No heart in it It's choking us to death We living in decept so Tell me oh, please tell me that Love, ain't what u are talking about on TV Love, ain't what u practice it to be Love, ain't the Love that u are giving me Love, gotta be something un can not compare anything to Let us make a change why can?t we turn the page Lord make us able Without u we are totally unstable Let us make a change why can't we turn the page Lord make us able Without u we are totally unstable
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Here's a rare clip of Kindred The Family Soul's Aja Graydon performing "I Am" live with Jazmine Sullivan. Orginalversion can be found on Kindred's first CD, Surrender To Love. www.myspace.com/kindredthefamilysoulspace
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LA pop duo J*Davey perform Lazey Daze and a cover of Devo's Mongoloid Live at the 2008 Black Lily Film and Music Festival on 5/3/2008. Jack Davey - Vocals, Brook D'leau - Vocals and Keys, Chuck Treese - Drums, James Poyser - Keys, Khari Mateen - Bass, Dominic Angelella - Guitar. Camera: Daryl DeBrest, Mike D. Keith Butler, Hezekiah. Photographed at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. www.worldcafelive.com www.jdaveybaby.com
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Check out Reelblack's exclusive interview with comedian Paul Mooney. This stand-up comedy legend has written for Richard Pryor, Dave Chappelle and In Living Color. His memoir, BLACK IS THE NEW WHITE is in stores now For more info visit www.myspace.com/paulmooney
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Reelblack TV's Chivonnie caught up with independent filmmaker John Carluccio. His first film, Battle Sounds was one of the first feature-length documentaries to deal with the at of Turntableism. Now he creates work for Current TV, a cable TV network that allows him creative control to capture unique stories as short-form video pieces.
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Rising star NIKKI JEAN discusses how a video of her hearing herself on the radio for the first time became a Youtube sensation in this outtake from her forthcoming interview on Reelblack TV. Her debut CD, PENNIES IN A JAR, which features songs co-written by legendary songwriters, hits stores July 12, 2011. www.nikkijeanmusic.com
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Reelblack's Bianca M. White was on the red carpet for the World Premiere of THE NINE LIVES OF MARION BARRY at the Silverdocs Film Festival in Silver Spring, MD. In addition to its subject, we also spoke with filmmakers Dana Flor and Toby Oppenheimer, who spent seven years putting together this documentary, which sheds light on the personality of the 60s Civil Rights leader and mayor of Washington DC, who overcame scandal to win a fourth term in the early 1990s. Film premieres exclusively on HBO on August 10, 2009 with DVD to follow.
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RBTV's exclusive interview with Bob Bowdon, director of the Carte, which is in theaters nationwide on April 30, 2010. Teachers punished for speaking out. Principals fired for trying to do the right thing. Union leaders defending the indefensible. Bureaucrats blocking new charter schools. These are just some of the people we meet in The Cartel. The film also introduces us to teens who can't read, parents desperate for change, and teachers struggling to launch stable alternative schools for inner city kids who want to learn. The Cartel shows us our educational system like we've never seen it before. Behind every dropout factory, we discover, lurks a powerful, entrenched, and self-serving cartel. The Cartel draws an unequivocal bottom line: If we care about our children's futures, we must insist upon far-reaching and immediate reform. And we must do it now. www.thecartelmovie.com
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