GM WrittenWhat Does It Mean To Be Black? Part 2: Expanding the definition of BlackImagine not saying nigga for a week. How crazy would that be? I mean, a nigga is having heart trouble just thinking about it. Think about…Jun 19, 2018Jun 19, 2018
GM WrittenWhat Does It Mean To Be Black?While living in Spain I was called nigga by children and adults alike looking to forge friendships with me. They did so because they only…Jun 19, 2018Jun 19, 2018
GM WrittenThe Future of Black Film Part 6: The Foundation for This SeriesDon’t wait until a person is old and hardened in their destructive habits to reach out to them. Instead, reach out with your work when…Jun 17, 2018Jun 17, 2018
GM WrittenThe Future of Black Film Part 5: Black Film CriticsThere is a strong need for Black people to discuss and critique Black stories. Yet, there are few Black film critics and teachers because…Jun 16, 2018Jun 16, 2018
GM WrittenThe Future of Black Film Part 4: Plot and narrativeOur patterns and habits establish who we are. Since we live the same ol’ plots day in and day out, being Black in America has meant living…Jun 16, 2018Jun 16, 2018
GM WrittenThe Future of Black Film Part 3: How to make a filmIf you want to make a film start by writing a popular story. Film is a production of a story. It requires hundreds, maybe thousands of…Jun 16, 2018Jun 16, 2018
GM WrittenThe Future of Black Film Part 2: Black Film IndustryBlack filmmakers should not look to Hollywood to give them the respect and equal film making opportunity they deserve. Instead have your…Jun 16, 2018Jun 16, 2018
GM WrittenThe Future of Black Film Part 1: How am I qualified to speculate?I’ve never made a film but that does not mean I’m unqualified to write about an industry that does not yet exist. What qualifies a…Jun 16, 2018Jun 16, 2018