Category: 2024

SHE’S CLEAN – a Fifteen Minute Short Film by Jenn Harris – Shows up June 5 on Vimeo and Other Streaming Platforms

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SHE’S CLEAN contains nudity and scenes of a sexual nature and is intended for mature audiences only. Says Star Jenn Harris: “I wanted to explore intimacy, intimate relations and sex on film in a way that I hadn’t seen captured before, with a female character in her sexual prime engaging in intimacy and sex without commenting on it, excusing it, or making fun of it. Intimacy is deeply nuanced and I feel most filmmaking has been afraid of that nuance so they resort to exploitation or silliness.”
   
– Article by Gregg W. Morris. Review in the works embargoed until June 5

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Brave New Films Latest: #TrumpCrimeWave

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Brave New Films in its latest video release delves into former President Donald Trump’s frequent claims and allegations about crime waves in America’s major cities. The crime waves, of course, don’t exist, though right-wing and extreme right wing news media, insist they do. The Trump administration was marred by a staggering number of criminal activities.

From corruption and fraud to obstruction of justice, Brave New Films explore the numerous legal challenges and scandals that plagued Trump and his inner circle. BNF wants people to discover how Trump’s rhetoric about urban crime deflects from the real wave of criminality that swept through the White House during his tenure – and, yet, reverberates still.

Please Note: WORD Editor-Publisher’s position is that Trump is a racist, sexist, homophobic, miscreant and sociopath. There are way too many, he believes, who are way to nonchalant about his racism, sexism, homophobia and antisocial personality disorder.

About Brave New Films: Robert Greenwald and BNF create free documentary films that inform the public, challenge corporate media, and motivate people to take action on social issues nationwide. Brave New Films’ investigative films have shined a light on the Bush, Obama and Trump administration, voter suppression, U.S. drone strikes, the prosecution of whistleblowers and Walmart’s corporate practices.

BNF’s mission is to champion social justice issues by using a model of media, education, and grassroots volunteer involvement that inspires, empowers, motivates and teaches civic participation and makes a difference.

 

 

 

Gregg W. Morris can be reached at gregghc@comcast.net or profgreggwmorris@gmail.com.

Editor, Publisher Gregg W. Morris

Earthquake 4.0

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“April 29: WPIX Morning, News Host Dan Mannarino: Another aftershock hit New Jersey over the weekend. A U.S. Geological Survey saying the quake registered 2.9. It happened just before 10 Saturday morning in Gladstone in Somerset County, 40 miles west of Manhattan, and there were no reports of any injuries were damages. Comes after a 4.8 magnitude quake shook the Tri-City area on April 9th. Since then, more than 130 aftershocks have been recorded. Wow.”

WPIX Morning Co-Host Hazel Sanchez: “Yeah, it’s crazy.”

Some Hunter students also felt tremors on the Hunter campus.– Article by Xinlan Tang.

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Tribeca Fest 2024 Programming for De Niro Con – a celebration of 80 years of Robert De Niro – June 14-16, Spring Studios, New York City

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“I can’t think of a better way to celebrate 80 years of Robert De Niro, my dear friend and co-conspirator for the past 35 years, than by throwing a big bash for his fellow New Yorkers,” Tribeca co-founder and CEO Jane Rosenthal was quoted as saying. “From conversations with legends like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and David O. Russell to fan experiences, it is going to be a truly historic weekend as we pay tribute to a great talent.” – Gregg W. Morris

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BLACK ICE Film Review 2024

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Black Ice, the award-winning UNINTERRUPTED documentary that exposes a history of racism in hockey through the untold stories of Black hockey players, both past and present, in a predominantly white sport. The film explores the deep BIPOC roots of the game, dating back to 1865 and the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHL), the first all-pro league, which not only introduced the slapshot but shaped the game of hockey we know today. – Review by Shannon McGhee

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Talks, Reunion & Retrospectives Tribeca Festival 2024

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“Tribeca is proud to present an incredible roster of talent who have impacted the cultural zeitgeist in significant ways across disciplines,” said Meredith Mohr, Vice President of Artist Relations at Tribeca. “This year’s stellar lineup of Talks—including the beloved Storytellers and Directors Series—and Reunions aims to spark meaningful dialogue while celebrating diverse artistry, imaginative storytelling, and creative achievements.” – Article by Gregg W. Morris

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Read All About It: Tribeca Festival 2024 Audio Storytelling & Games Line Up

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This year, Tribeca received a record-breaking number of audio storytelling submissions from talented creators worldwide. “In a risk-averse media environment and transformative period for the podcast industry, it is independent creators—and networks that champion their creative autonomy—who are making truly original audio,” said Tribeca Curator of Audio Storytelling Davy Gardner. “We’re highlighting inventive and fresh stories that are told on their own creative terms. Additionally, the program’s focus on the intersection of political activism and audio storytelling pays homage to the enduring legacy of activist, mentor, and dear friend, Paula Weinstein.” – By Gregg W. Morris

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