@StrongIslandDoc is FREE NOW on YouTube. The film tells the story of my brother, who was killed in '92 by a white assailant who claimed self-defense. History repeats. The desire to control and subdue black bodies is as old as America. https://t.co/GQE7NQO6sk #BlackLivesMattters
Power, new documentary film from Yance Ford (Strong Island), is a thought-provoking look at the history and expansion of American policing. Now playing.
Words can’t express the immense gratitude I am feeling. While there r outstanding absentee ballots & EVERY VOTE COUNTS, I am feeling deeply encouraged by our strong lead. I am tremendously proud of the principled, people-powered, grassroots campaign that we built, focusing on /1
"Pure cinematic poetry...poses a quietly radical challenge to assumptions about race, class and the aesthetics of filmmaking." - @nytimes
Award-winning photographer @ramellross's directorial debut, HALE COUNTY THIS MORNING, THIS EVENING starts SAT (9/29) https://t.co/JFLEtskxZN
If you read the search warrant (which repeatedly mentioned ‘possible narcotics’ and slap that together with 1) the large silhouette and 2) the noise complaint we have the convenient makings is a #selfdefense strategy. Keep writing the story to suit your needs. #WeSeeYou
“Hope has two beautiful daughters. Their names are anger and courage; anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain the way they are.”
St. Augustine
Trans visibility at the Oscars matters. Daniela Vega was the first openly trans presenter, Janet Mock appeared in a performance of “Stand Up for Something” Yance Ford was nominated for Best Documentary Feature ‘Strong Island’ Thank you @danivega@janetmock@yford#TransVisibility