🎞️ “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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
...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.
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.
...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...
⚠️ 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
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
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.
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