Founded by @StanleyNelson1, we produce documentaries by and about communities of color. Now streaming: 'Sound of the Police' on @hulu.
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Firelight Films retweeted
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.
Firelight Films retweeted
Call your representatives NOW! #ProtectMyPublicMedia
⚠️ 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: bit.ly/3HC3IOK #ProtectMyPublicMedia
Firelight Films retweeted
In the early 20th century, the area in and around where @LincolnCenter resides today was known by another name: San Juan Hill. My new film traces that neighborhood’s rise and fall — and celebrates the people, arts, and culture whose enduring legacy still resonates today.
ALT A theatrical poster for 'San Juan Hill: Manhattan's Lost Neighborhood' featuring an archival image of residents on a stoop inside a stylized, dark purple outline of an apartment building against a beige background.
Firelight Films retweeted
I'm excited to announce that my new documentary 'San Juan Hill: Manhattan's Lost Neighborhood' is screening at @FilmLinc's #NYFF62 at @LincolnCenter on October 9! Check out the trailer below and stay tuned for more opportunities to see the film.
Firelight Films retweeted
This Thursday, join @firelightmedia and @DocProducers for a FREE #BeyondResilience conversation on the Power of the BIPOC Producer, via YouTube Live. RSVP below! eventbrite.com/e/the-power-o…
Firelight Films retweeted
Happy birthday to veteran documentary filmmaker Stanley Nelson (born 1951)! #stanleynelson #firelightmedia #blackdirectors #blackfilm
Firelight Films retweeted
The @DocForumCCNY and Black Studies Program @CityCollegeNY and @ThirdWorldNewsr will screen @fivedemandsfilm on Nov 15, 2023 at 6:30pm.
Free + open to the public. RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/the-five-de…
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ATTICA, 11/2 at 6:30pm in the Ossining Public Library's Budarz Theater.
Hear from Director Stanley Nelson (@StanleyNelson1), Joel Motley III and Tyrone Larkins, who was inside Attica during the uprisings and featured in the film.
Register for free here: ossining.librarycalendar.com…
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Join us for the #FallDocs screening of 'Sound of the Police' on Oct. 24 at The Culver Theater and on IDA Virtual Cinema. Q&A + reception to follow. RSVP here> falldocs.eventive.org/schedu….
ALT FallDocs flyer, with white and black text. In the background is an image of a mountainside. Text: Sept-Nov 2023 FallDocs / Center image: film still from ‘Sound of the Police’ featuring a Black person with their back turned and their hands up / October 24, 7:30 PM PT, The Culver Theater. Also available on IDA Virtual Cinema October 24-31. Lower right corner: documentary.org. Top right corner: White IDA logo.
Firelight Films retweeted
Tomorrow evening in Los Angeles, come join us for the @IDAorg FallDocs screening of 'Sound of the Police' and stay for the Q&A and reception. RSVP:
falldocs.eventive.org/films/…
Firelight Films retweeted
What a fascinating screening & discussion of "The Five Demands" - about 1969 student protests at @CityCollegeNY - last night! @StanleyNelson1 led a discussion w/dirs. Andrea Weiss & Greta Schiller, and Charles Powell & Rosalind Kilkenny McLymont, featured in the film. Thanks all!
ALT Still from The Five Demands showing student protesters
ALT The panel onstage
ALT Stanley Nelson
ALT Stanley Nelson in discussion with directors Andrea Weiss & Greta Schiller, and Charles Powell & Rosalind Kilkenny McLymont, featured in the film
Firelight Films retweeted
Coming 10/18 at 6:30p! "The Five Demands" - join us for a screening of the new documentary about 1969 student protests at CCNY w/a discussion moderated by executive producer @StanleyNelson1 - reserve now for in-person only event: gc.cuny.edu/events/five-dema… #Documentary
ALT Still from documentary "The Five Demands" showing student protesters
Firelight Films retweeted
Congratulations to @jbrannum, Ivan MacDonald, and @JuanCineDoc on being our inaugural @hulu / @FirelightFilms Kindling Fund recipients! deadline.com/2023/09/hulu-fi…
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Hulu/Firelight Kindling Fund Sets Inaugural Participants; Richard T. Jones Pic ‘The Hard Hit’ Goes To Vertical; Andrew Dice Clay’s ‘Warrior Strong’ Unveils Clip – Film Briefs deadline.com/2023/09/hulu-fi…
Firelight Films retweeted
Due to popular demand, "The Five Demands" screening & discussion was just moved to a larger venue - reserve now for this in-person only event: gc.cuny.edu/events/five-dema…
Executive Producer @StanleyNelson1 moderates a discussion with directors Andrea Weiss and Greta Schiller of THE FIVE DEMANDS. Attend a special screening and discussion on Wed, October 18, 2023, at 6:30pm @GC_CUNY. Get Tix: buff.ly/3EnlRer. @fivedemandsfilm
Firelight Films retweeted
Thank you to @GMA for having me and my co-director Valerie Scoon on this morning to discuss our new documentary 'Sound of the Police.' Check out the segment here: goodmorningamerica.com/cultu…
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"Sound of the Police" a new documentary by legendary filmmaker @StanleyNelson1 and his production company @FirelightMedia traces history of policing in the Black community from slavery through present day w/ poignant content & analysis. #SoundofthePolice
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Firelight Films retweeted
I encourage Minneapolis to watch this film, set in the midst of our lived experience and the Minneapolis Police killing of Amir Locke. You get an opportunity to hear from his family in own words which is important enough. You also are given this history that confronts us daily.
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Firelight Films retweeted
'Sound of the Police,' my new documentary with Valerie Scoon, examines the fraught relationship between Black Americans and the police, from slavery to the present. The film is now streaming on @hulu – check it out and let me know what you think: hulu.com/movie/sound-of-the-…
Firelight Films retweeted
A beautiful review of “Sound of the Police.” I can’t believe I have the honor of being in it.
@StanleyNelson1 @FirelightFilms created a truly incredible and extraordinarily important film.
#truth #history
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