Author: Greggory W Morris
BURNING CANE Q&A with Director Phillip Youman, Moderated by Erik Luers – Part 1 of 3
Gregg W. Morris: Mesmerizing story telling about a deeply religious woman’s struggle to reconcile her convictions of faith with the love she has for her alcoholic son and a troubled preacher. Set in rural Louisiana, film explores the relationships within a southern black protestant community, examining the roots of toxic masculinity, black manhood and the dichotomous role of religion and faith. Director-Writer Cinematic Jack of All Trades Phillip Youman was 19 when his film opened at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, winning best narrative, best actor and best cinematography awards!
BURNING CANE – Another Q&A Snippet – Director Phillip Youman Talks About the New Orleans Creative Community That Helped Him With His Film
His film was selected at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival for Best Narrative Feature, Best Actor and Best Cinematography. Director Housman and Moderator Erik Luers seen below. Showing at the IFC Center in NYC, Saturday, October 26, – Thursday, October 31, 1:10 p.m., 3:10 p.m., 5:10 p.m., 7:20 p.m.
BURNING CANE Q&A Snippet with Director Phillip Youman & Moderator Erik Luers: Who Influenced the Director?
Director Phillip Yousman responds to question about possible influences on his film that won the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival awards for Best Narrative Film, Best Actor and Best Cinematography. Youman will appear the at 5:10 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. shows today, October 26, at the IFC Center in Manhattan.
BURNING CANE Official Trailer – A Warmup for Several Postings/Articles in the Works
Set in rural Louisiana, and in a daring sui generis cinematic style, this awarding winning film tells the story of a deeply religious woman’s struggle to reconcile her convictions of faith with the love she has for her alcoholic son and a troubled preacher. Won Best Narrative Film & Best Actor Award & Best Cinematography at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival. Showing at the IFC Center in NYC at Friday Oct 25 – Thursday, October 31, 1:10 p.m., 3:10 p.m., 5:10 p.m., 7:20 p.m. More postings about BURNING CANE in the works – Gregg W. Morris.
The Leadership Conference Statement on the Passing of U.S. Congressman Elijah Cummings
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights: Congressman Elijah Cummings, Chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, was a giant and the civil and human rights community has lost a dear friend and ally.
Film Review
EMANUEL – The Untold Story of the Victims and Survivors of the Charleston Church Shooting
Told lyrically and poetically and with such cinematic bravura by Director Brian Ivie & Cinematographer Daniel Stuart that it transcends the best of the news media stories in an extraordinary way.
Film at Lincoln Center
NYFF Live, Remaining Dates, October 3 – 12, for Free Daily Talk Series and Free Events, 57th New York Film Festival
Sponsored by HBO®, NYFF Live features actors, directors, writers, critics, and other industry insiders participating in daily evening discussions that starte September 28 – and end October 9 in the Amphitheater at the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center. Remaining Dates are October 3 – 12. – Gregg W. Morris
Film at Lincoln Center
57th New York Film Festival Secret Screening
UNCUT GEMS by Josh and Benny Safdie Adam stars Adam Sandler as Howard, a diamond dealer dangling on the edge of the abyss. His relationship with his wife (Idina Menzel) is imploding; he owes a hefty chunk of money to pissed off racketeers who would find kneecapping too gentle; and he is sinking into the quicksand of an escalating scheme to make a fortune by selling a diamond to Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (playing himself and looking good). – Gregg W. Morris
New York City Commission on Human Rights Cracking Down on Harassment of Undocumented Immigrants
The new rules define discrimination on the basis of perceived or actual immigration status and national origin under the New York City Human Rights Law in public accommodations, employment and housing. Fines of up to $250,000 can be assessed for each act of willful discrimination, and damages are available to complainants. – Gregg W. Morris