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In our season finale, we chat with writer, producer and journalist A'Lelia Bundles, great-great granddaughter of Madam C.J. Walker. Bundles' New York Times notable book On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker is the is the f
Jason Fitzroy Jeffers is a true Caribbean renaissance man. A filmmaker, journalist and music maker, his creative endeavors explore social issues as well as uplift Caribbean history and culture. We had a great time chatting with him about his im
We wanted to take some time to reflect on what’s been happening in our communities. We’re feeling a lot right now: pain, frustration, anger, outrage. Our country has been on fire over the past week. This is a turning point in American history.
We could not stop laughing with this week’s guest Michelle Buteau! Michelle has appeared on stand-up specials on Netflix and Comedy Central, as well as an album called “Shut Up!”, which was released on Comedy Central Records. Michelle shot the
This week we have a chat with filmmaker Guetty Felin. Her film, Ayiti Mon Amour, was Haiti’s first-ever Oscar-nominated film. Guetty is an award-winning independent filmmaker, teacher, and film curator. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and raised
This week we hosted our first live discussion and screening! We were joined by the creatives of the webseries “A Haitian’s Guide to Disappointing Your Parents. Joining us live was Micheal Drew (Creator and Actor), Karina Bonnefil (Actor) and Be
This week we have an important discussion with Dr. Monique Morris about her work examining violence against Black girls. Her documentary Pushout centers the voices of Black girls to tell their stories about their lives and how they want to be s
This week Michele Weaver chats with us and drops gems about being an actor in Hollywood. Her candor about the business and pride in her Haitian heritage made for a great conversation! Michele Weaver is on her way to becoming a major force in Ho
Up and coming actor Ethan Herisse took some time to chat with us about how he got in the business and landing his big break in the 4 part series “When They See Us,” directed by Ava DuVernay. The Herisse family (Ethan, parents Henry and Carline,
This week we are chatting with filmmaker Dudley Alexis, director of the films “Liberty in a Soup” and most recently, the award-winning documentary, “When Liberty Burns.” Dudley just took home the $30,000 Knight Made in MIA Feature Film Award, t
We’re excited to feature Emmy Award nominated filmmaker Rachelle Salnave on Episode 2! Rachelle Salnave has balanced an extensive range of professional experiences. In a 10-year span, her documentary “Harlem’s Mart 125: The American Dream” won
Welcome to Season 5 of Fanm on Films! This week’s guest is actor/producer Bechir Sylvain. Bechir Sylvain is a Haitian-American actor who plays “EJ” on the TNT’s series CLAWS and “Willy” on the BET streaming series, BIGGER. A lifetime member of
In our season finale, we chat with actor/producer/humanitarian Jimmy Jean-Louis. He talks about his new film Rattlesnakes and how he got to be The Haitian on the series Heroes. He also talks about the challenges and opportunities of being a Hai
Jongnic Bontemps is a uniquely modern film composer, harmonizing a classical education with his rich tech background. As a maestro of Silicon Valley, he wrote everything from the hip-hop infused score for the Tribeca-favorite documentary United
This week we interview Nadège August, creator and star of the the web series Bougie Dilemma and host of the podcast What the Fockery. Our in depth interview covers topics such as being a working actress in Hollywood, the challenges of creating
Filmmaker Raoul Peck takes 30 pages of writing from James Baldwin and weaves image and audio together to create this masterpiece. Taking a poetic yet striking look at race in America, I Am Not Your Negro is a fitting tribute to the prolific wor
“Saved By Grace” is a delightful first film by Standup Comedian/Writer/Emcee Nancy Bellany. She wrote and stars in this faith-based comedy. Produced by Jayna Entertainment, the film also showcases a number of comedians in the LA area, making it
This week we take a deep dive into disaster politics and the non-profit industrial complex with the film Poverty, Inc. Through hundreds of interviews and analysis, they raise questions about the issue of world aid and it’s tendency to cripple r
In our Season 4 premiere, we take a look at the recently completed documentary Cheche Lavi. This film is a portrait of two Haitian migrants, Robens and James, who find themselves stranded at the US-Mexico border with no way forward and no one t
In honor of the acclaimed film “Kafou” debuting on Amazon Prime, we’re replaying our review of the movie and interview with producer Gilbert Mirambeau. There are lots of spoilers in this episode but we had a great time chatting with Gilbert abo
This visual poem is Don Clitandre’s homage to Haitian women, culture and ritual. Our interview with him delves into his childhood and relationship with his grandmother as well as his passion for visual language. Writer/Director: Don Clitandre V
Gessica Généus’ documentary film, Douvan Jou Ka Levé (The Sun Will Rise) takes an inmate look at the filmmaker’s life as she questions issues of mental health in her family. Woven in are historical and cultural elements about Haiti’s relationsh
This week we chat with Steven Daniel Brun about his new short film “The Endowment” also known as “La Fòs.” We opine on spirituality, being a working actor in Hollywood and more. Check out “The Endowment” on YouTube.Writer/Director/Actor: Steven
This week’s episode covers two films! Our primary review is about the PBS Master’s documentary Basquiat: Rage to Riches. In a raw post-film reflection, we chat about Boom for Real, a documentary that takes a look at Jean-Michel Bascquiat’s earl
In this episode we have an intimate conversation with Jacquil Constant, founder of the Haiti International Film Festival and Director of the short film Haiti is a Nation of Artists. Learn why he decided to start the film festival and the comple
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