Stanley Nelson

Award-winning filmmaker, MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, Founder of @firelightfilms. Now streaming: 'WE WANT THE FUNK!' on PBS.

[Stanley Nelson @StanleyNelson1]

@LincolnCenter So glad this is so widely available! Thank you.

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🎞️ “San Juan Hill: Manhattan's Lost Neighborhood" is now available to stream for FREE: https://t.co/1hQmwDvDqn

Directed by @StanleyNelson1, and narrated by #ArianaDeBose, the documentary traces the history of San Juan Hill and celebrates the legacy of those who called it home.

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@JoeLeydon Thank you! Honored.

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@juann_two_three Done! https://t.co/0wZk9ssbd9

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By popular demand,@BLKPublicMedia and @ThirdWorldNewsr are bringing back WE WANT THE FUNK! – for one night only – followed by a live Q&A with yours truly.

🎬 April 27, 6 pm | NYC
📍@CityCollegeNY
🎟️ Free tickets—limited seats

RSVP Here: https://t.co/U3ZmaGg7JT

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In the Peabody-nominated documentary Critical Condition: Health in Black America, filmmaker @StanleyNelson1 examines the historical and environmental factors driving significant health disparities among Black Americans, while also promoting dialogue and advocating for solutions through a comprehensive outreach campaign designed to educate communities and healthcare institutions about these urgent challenges. https://t.co/GxOKwKNmXX

#PeabodyNominee #StoriesThatMatter

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In celebration of Black History Month, Firelight Media cofounder and #MacFellow @StanleyNelson1's "WE WANT THE FUNK!" is now streaming on @PBS.

WE WANT THE FUNK! tells the syncopated story of funk music, from its roots to the explosion of '70s urban funk and beyond.

Watch the full documentary ⬇️
https://t.co/hFqcxM2JSv

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Thank you to Mike Hale at @nytimes for following up on this story. 'As PBS Stations Confront Cuts, American History Takes a Hit' https://t.co/j87Ci8QV1U

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I was shocked and saddened to learn earlier this week that GBH, a pioneering producer of public media in the U.S., has paused American Experience, the longest-running and most-watched historical documentary series on American television, and laid off its staff and leadership.

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SUN RA: DO THE IMPOSSIBLE, Directed by Christine Turner and Executive Produced by @StanleyNelson1. A kaleidoscopic portrait of the visionary jazz musician, composer, and poet known as Sun Ra. Now playing at film festivals. Learn more: https://t.co/vYEtZwXBFU

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...at such a crucial time in this nation’s history. We all have a responsibility to preserve the ongoing story of the U.S., especially at a time when freedom of expression is so threatened.

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I was shocked and saddened to learn earlier this week that GBH, a pioneering producer of public media in the U.S., has paused American Experience, the longest-running and most-watched historical documentary series on American television, and laid off its staff and leadership.

[Stanley Nelson @StanleyNelson1]

...it is highly distressing that public media would pause the production of such vital programming that serves the core of this mission. I stand in solidarity with American Experience’s dedicated staff and call on public media leadership to prioritize this essential series...

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Call your representatives NOW! #ProtectMyPublicMedia

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⚠️ UPDATE: This afternoon (6/12), the House will vote on a rescissions package that would slash public media funding. Don’t wait – call your Representative now and urge them to vote NO: https://t.co/wXjoE6zHPM #ProtectMyPublicMedia

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POSTER REVEAL! We’re thrilled to share the poster design for ‘Sun Ra: Do The Impossible,’ which has its sold-out World Premiere tomorrow night at Tribeca Festival! Additional Tribeca screenings are scheduled – find tickets via the link in our bio. #Tribeca2025

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Join us for the World Premiere screenings of 'Sun Ra: Do the Impossible' at @Tribeca starting next week! I'm proud to serve as Executive Producer on this project for Firelight Films.

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Join us @Tribeca Film Festival for screenings of Sun Ra: Do The Impossible, an illuminating biography, directed by Christine Turner and executive produced by @StanleyNelson1. Get your tickets now! https://t.co/uO1ndoI4yb