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The title comes from a 40 year old volume penned by Dr. Edward W. Robinson, Jr.. The series demonstrates the cultural connections between Kemet (Egypt), through western Africa and into the Americas. The series identifies the "problem" and offers a cultural "solution" for people of African descent throughout the Diaspora in a systemic approach. It examines how going back in time to unearth the true history of a people, can engender a re-birth of pride and cultural awareness to counter many of the negative “ills” that continue to beset the “black” community.
“Victim No More”, The Joan Pendergrass story, is a documentary about a beautiful woman, Joan Pendergrass, who as a child was molested, then as a teenager was raped and who as a young woman found herself in an abusive marriage, not once, but twice. Through it all Joan learned how to become a survivor. She’s sharing her personal story of pain then triumph, to encourage others going through rape or domestic violence that they don’t have to remain a victim. They can become a survivor. In her third marriage, Joan found true love with Philadelphia music legend, R&B crooner Teddy Pendergrass. She wants to demonstrate through her own personal testimony, that things can change and that life can be worth living.
A “historical” film co-produced by Beverly Richards, deals with the birth of an independent Black Cinema and its impact on America. It takes us on a journey through the early years introducing the pioneers – the studio owners, producers, directors and actors who created a viable black-owned industry. Birth of Black Film won a Gold first prize award in the PhilaFilm Festival June of last year.
Bob Lott, along with now 99 year old Co-Executive Producer Herb Douglas, the oldest living African American Olympic Medalist, produced a documentary on the “Renaissance Nine.” The film tells the story of the nine (9) African American Olympic medalists who were members of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games Track & Field Team.
Yusuf Muhammad, President Jackie Mayfield, Craig Johnson and Fredrick Zeno are prime examples of a success story. Each an extraordinary personality in his own rite, have figured out a way to harness the essence of teamwork, longevity, loyalty, brotherly love and togetherness, ushering them into building the multi-million-dollar tax company called ComproTax located in the heart of Beaumont, Texas. They have managed to overcome all kind of adversities and continue to operate a successful business together for over 36 years.
This is their story.
Dr. W. Wilson Goode was the first African American to hold numerous high ranking positions in Philadelphia politics, accomplishing many goals in areas where his predecessors had decided to throw in the towel. He was responsible for the building more than 2000 homes for low income families, created the Black Political Forum which aided in getting the first African American Senator elected, became the first African American member of the Public Utility Commission and was elected Philadelphia’s first African American Mayor.
"People Like Me" is a 13 minute film, produced by executive producer, Bob Lott and a Philadelphia writer, Kenya Branch. "People Like Me"suggests that our common human qualities can be easily overlooked in a society that often magnifies differences of race. It features six (6) character actors/actresses who represent a different racial composition and who express their views on the absurdity of getting hung up on racial stereotypes and myths. We are more the same than different.
Kelan Phil Cohran played and recorded with the groundbreaking Sun Ra Arkestra in the late 1950s; invented an instrument he dubbed the Frankiphone — a version of an African kalimba or "thumb piano," which Maurice White brought to Earth, Wind & Fire. Founded the Artistic Heritage Ensemble, which influence Earth, Wind & Fire.
Journey Through The Door Of No Return is a 90 minute film that connects the dots to Ghana where millions of Africans from all over the continent’s interior left through “THE DOOR OF NO RETURN”.
The film follows “a lost tribe” of 200 Americans of African descent, who travel to the motherland and reconnect with the spirits of Ancestors.
Originally titled "Ghana, The Door Of No Return" it has received the first place award from the Capital City Black Film Festival, second place in the PhilaFilm Festival, selected for screening at the San Diego Black Film Festival January 2014, Texas Black Film Festival in Dallas, and the African World Documentary Film Festival, which screened the film in various US cities and countries abroad.
This documentary is the story of some of the survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot and their quest for justice before they died.
It was the worst race riot in the history of the United States; however, most people have never heard of it. Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1921, in less than 24 hours the prosperous African-American section of Greenwood, also known as “Black Wall Street,” was completely destroyed. An estimated 300 were killed and over 10,000 people displaced, as a 42 square block area of their homes and businesses were burned to the ground by a white mob that had been deputized by the sheriff.
This is a story about the struggle for the soul of America and efforts to right a wrong that is long past due.
Story Written and Told By "Lael" a.k.a. Cecelia L. Calloway.
(In Development Phase)
What you don’t know, what is little known outside of his private circle and what recent discoveries have been publicly revealed since his death about this brilliant entertainer is his private side. How he dealt with racism when it reared its ugly head. How his family ancestry, was intertwined with music. How his habitual gambling on horses, playing cards and such, caused him to lose his financial wealth.
A FILM ON THE EXPLORATION OF THE
AFRICAN PRESENCE WORLDWIDE
The late Dr. Runoko Rashidi, Scholar, Author, Historian, Lecturer and World Traveler of 120 Countries Teaches Us Our Global African Presence.
We follow Dr. Runoko Rashidi through the lens and witness how he spent the better part of his life on a personal mission of ‘uncovering’ historic archives and culture, worldwide.
I Am An American: The Making of An Anthem. is a documentary revealing the decades-long mission by legendary music pioneer and Philadelphia Sound" co-creator KENNY GAMBLE of Gamble & Huff fame.
Patti Labelle – with whom he has worked many times since their childhood days in Philly – who adds her powerhouse vocal performance on the song, showcases a whole new side of her artistry. Her first classically-oriented recording.
The Journey To Freedom is a film that outlines the struggle of African Americans since the Maafa through the eyes of numerous historians and the man who lost his life while trying to create a mindset that would change the lives of millions.
His is the story of redemption. The story of how a child of faith grows into a man who has lost his way to “wine, women and song.” “I became an alcoholic, a gambler, a party person,” describing what that time in his life was all about. All of that changed one fateful night in 1974, when God’s Grace was made manifest setting him on a path to salvation.
“On The Wings Of An Eagle, Legacy Of A Philadelphia Legend is a one hour docu-drama about the late Dr. Edward Robinson, Jr. who spent the better part of his 94 years providing “knowledge of self” to thousands of African Americans throughout the Philadelphia area and around the country. His goal was to make America a better place for all. Who was this man? Why and how did he come up with the African Genesis theory? How did he impact people? What remains left to do? “On The Wings of an Eagle” takes you inside his worldview, his mind, his heart.
“On The Wings Of An Eagle” aired twice on Philly 57 CBS affiliate in 2014 & 2015.