A ‘Summer of Soul’ on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, Tuesday, July 13, at 2 pm ET
‘The Neutral Ground’ exposes an obscured truth
“The Neutral Ground” (2021). Cast: CJ Hunt (narrator and interviewer), Mitch Landrieu, Jason Williams, Christy Coleman, Michael “Quess” Moore, Malcolm Suber, Angela Kinlaw, Thomas Taylor, Karen Cox, Ashley Rogers, Dr. Ibrahima Seck, Abdul Aziz, Luther Gray, Freddi Evans, Dread Scott, Mr. Hunt, Darcy McKinnon. Archive Footage: Pierre McGraw, Donald Trump, David Duke. Director: CJ Hunt. Web site. Trailer. Movie. When the truth remains hidden, it’s difficult to move forward and make progress in resolving thorny social issues. But, when it’s intentionally buried under a barrage of myths and lies designed to purposely obscure it, that makes the effort considerably more daunting. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible, though, as chronicled in the satirical and emotionally charged new documentary, “The Neutral Ground.” [...]
‘Dick Gregory’ embodies the principle and practice of integrity
Living one’s truth is indeed a virtue – and one that some say is becoming increasingly rare in these contentious times. It’s unclear whether this is due to an unwillingness or an inability to do so. Either way, though, if we’re to revive this practice, we need inspiring examples to draw from
‘Summer of Soul’ celebrates a forgotten cultural breakthrough
It’s sad when a milestone event fades into obscurity. When one examines the impact it had at the time of its staging, one would hope that such a legacy would be maintained. However, those who remember the event carry the spirit of its impact within them, and, with a little help, it just might be possible to bring it back to life and celebrate the breakthrough it represented.
Wrap Your Mind Around It!
How do we get in touch with who we really are and what we want out of life? It all comes down to mindfulness, and we just might find some clues by watching a movie!
Wrapping Up the 2021 AFI DOCS Festival
With the 2021 American Film Institute Documentary Film Festival (AFI DOCS) now in the books, it’s time to sum up the 12 offerings that I screened, some of which will be released in theaters, online and on television on the very near future. A number of excellent films are coming out of this festival, and I encourage viewers to catch them when available.
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Dead Pigs," "Supernova" and "Land" are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network
New Movies on Frankiesense & More!
Looking for new and different movie viewing options? Find out about some excellent selections on Thursday, June 24, on the latest edition of The Good Media Network’s Frankiesense & More video podcast...
‘Land’ restores hope where it’s lacking most
When beset by an unspeakable tragedy, it can be nearly impossible to regroup. Those who care about us will undoubtedly try to lift our spirits and help us get our bearings back, but that may not be enough, especially if our heart and spirit are not in it.
In Honor of Pride Month
In celebration of Gay Pride Month, join my partner, Trevor Laster, and me for a fun and insightful interview about the dynamics of same-sex relationships on the Bring Me 2 Life radio podcast