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Our special guest, Black film historian Mike Dennis of ReelBlack, brings a little-scene 90s action flick to its restored glory as he and the Men of Micheaux assess Riverbend, starring Margaret Avery and the late Steve “Kung-Fu Joe” James. Plus, another debate about sitcom bench players and a look at the greatest upset of all time. The Micheaux Mission is sponsored by BetterHelp Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  micheauxmission@gmail.com Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube  Get your Micheaux Mission SWAG from TeePublic We are a proud member of The Podglomerate - we make podcasts work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a recent podcast interview titled "On A Mission: Mike Dennis and the Fight for Black Film Restoration and Empowerment," Michael J. Dennis, also known as Mike D or Mike Dee of Reelblack, shared insights into his journey as a filmmaker, educator, and curator in Philadelphia. With a deep passion for black film and empowering the black community, Dennis has dedicated his career to educating, entertaining, enlightening, and empowering through film. Dennis, the founder of Reelblack Inc., has been actively involved in the film industry for over two decades. His work includes hosting monthly film screenings of black films, contributing to the launch of Ava Duvernay's ARRAY, and curating a diverse range of content on his YouTube channel. Over the years, Dennis has interviewed various independent and Hollywood personalities, most notably the late Dick Gregory. He has also worked with industry giants such as Bill Cosby, Oprah Winfrey, and Spike Lee. One of Dennis' notable achievements includes serving as the executive producer on the restoration of Sam Firstenberg's 1989 action film, "Riverbend," which starred Steve James and Margaret Avery. The film had its world premiere at the Denton Black Film Festival, showcasing Dennis' commitment to preserving black cinema and telling authentic stories. During the podcast interview with host Floyd Marshall, Dennis shared his early beginnings in the film industry, highlighting his education at New York University and the American Film Institute. His journey led him to work on projects like "Beloved" and collaborate with renowned filmmakers like M. Night Shyamalan. Inspired by the potential of Philadelphia's burgeoning film scene, Dennis believed in the city's ability to carve out its unique identity in the industry. Driven by a desire to showcase independent black cinema, Dennis started a monthly screening series in Philadelphia, introducing audiences to the works of emerging black filmmakers. Through Reelblack, he aimed to create a platform for underrepresented voices and provide opportunities for filmmakers of color to share their stories. Throughout the conversation, Dennis emphasized the importance of representation and empowerment in film. He highlighted the need for diverse voices in storytelling and the impact of digital technology in democratizing the filmmaking process. By championing black film restoration and empowerment, Dennis continues to be a leading figure in the industry, inspiring others to pursue their creative endeavors. As a filmmaker, educator, and curator, Michael J. Dennis has made significant contributions to the world of black cinema. His dedication to preserving black stories and empowering filmmakers of color serves as a beacon of hope for the future of the industry. Through Reelblack, Dennis remains committed to educating, entertaining, and empowering audiences, one film at a time. ======== Submit Your Film to Our Film Collective: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifapfilmcollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect With Floyd Marshall Jr: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/floydmarshalljr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@floydmarshalljr0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aconversationwithfm/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aconversationwithfm/support

Cicely Tyson (and a young, energetic Geoffrey Holder) makes her feature film debut, and the great Ethel Waters nears the end of the road at the top of the call sheet in this 'diamond in the rough' YouTubed for your enjoyment by ReelBlack. That's about the only thing it has going for it (besides the sweaty villainy of Richard Ward), but this ep offers a TOP FIVE Black Gold Movies, SIX DEGREES of Lorraine Toussaint and Romany Malco, FadesGiving, Romper Room, and much more. Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email micheauxmission@gmail.com Follow The Mission on IG, and Twitter @micheauxmission  Leave a Voicemail for Vincent & Len Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube  Get your Micheaux Mission SWAG from TeePublic We are a proud member of The Podglomerate - we make podcasts work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Dennis a.k.a. Mike D, is a Philly-based storyteller, historian, and archivist. He founded the show, Reelblack TV, which curates and chronicles the Black American experience in film, music, interviews, and more across media: "Our goal is to educate, entertain, enlighten, and empower using the magic of film". Follow hashtag #JosiahsVoicePod and follow on Instagram & Twitter @JosiahsVoicePod Support Reelblack TV: Linktr.ee/reelblack Follow Reelblack TV on Instagram: @Reelblack. Support on PATREON.BLOG: Episode Notes. Theme Song: BREWERB. by MuhTeyOh This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. HTTP://anchor.fm/app. Listen to this episode at www.newsly.me or download the app on IOS or ANDROID. For a Free 1 Month subscription use my PROMO CODE: JosiahVoice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josiahsvoiceonblackfilm/message

A revolutionary film where a black male prostitute sticks it to the man. Kyle has trouble following along. Dave wants to start his own revolution. The Machine wants to watch the world burn.

This week, we throwback to the year 1997 as we watched the Southern classic, I'm Bout It (courtesy of REELBLACK youtube channel), and talk about the No Limit run and how much Master P influenced independent Hip Hop. Before we ended, Dot watched the W.A.P. video for the first time and comes to the conclusion that Nigras was trippin'. As always, engage & enjoy! subscribe to @reelblack youtube page here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPk29gUc_ltOGQ6f3Lh5kCg https://www.integrityoverincome.com ConnecTN playlist with @uglassjon (uglassjon.com) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/43bhKGVdGfQRUSVCYf5M5F?si=pl7hnt2pRhu0qp-d_ggSCQ Twitter: @theconnectnpod IG: @theconnectn Email: theconnectnpodcast@gmail.com #nashvillepodcasters #blackpodcasts #applepodcasts #spotify #youtube #iheart #anchor #nashville #humblefamily #5150nation #hiphop #assholearmy #doyouhaveyourpassport #imboutit #nolimit #masterp #thesoufgotsomethintosay #sexymiax #WAP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theconnectn/message

Reelblack founder MIKE D. is a graduate of both NYU film School and The American Film Institute. His 2008 short film, THE 13TH AMENDMENT played in several festivals and won the jury prize in CNN's inaugural IREPORT FILM FESTIVAL. His 1989 NYU short, WHO IS CHRIS ROCK? went viral after being featured on Huffington Post and spawned a follow-up, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, JORDAN ROCK in 2011. Mike and I have a conversation about the importance of Black Film and his words of wisdom as we navigate the Race Pandemic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of Ms. SiSi The Real InfoPreneur, Ms. Sisi speaks with Michael Dennis, the filmmaker behind ReelBlack.com.

In this episode of Ms. SiSi The Real InfoPreneur, Ms. Sisi speaks with Michael Dennis, the filmmaker behind ReelBlack.com.

After 15 years, MIKE DENNIS shudders his ReelBlack Presents monthly screenings of black cinema. What's next for the local film historian, critic, and filmmaker? He gives the dish on his future plans as well as his thoughts of the state of black film today, including pointed words about Tyler Perry Studios. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message

Pictured: Wanda Ferragamo Matthew Bannister on Wanda Ferragamo - who took over her husband's successful Italian shoe making business and turned it into a global fashion brand. Wim Kok, the Dutch prime minister whose career was overshadowed by the Srebrenica massacre. The writer Ntozake Shange, best known for her choreopoem "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf". The Algerian diplomat Mohamed Sahnoun who played a key role in ending several conflicts in Africa. Keith Killby, the pacifist who served unarmed with the Special Boat Service during the war. Interviewed guest: Luisa Zargani Interviewed guest: Suzy Menkes Interviewed guest: Dan van der Vat Interviewed guest: Rohan Preston Interviewed guest: Paul T. Williams Jr Interviewed guest: Jill Turner Interviewed guest: Letitia Blake Producer: Neil George Archive clips from: Radio 4 News, 28/11/2000; Radio 4 News, 10/04/2002; Ntozake Shange - The Lost Interview, Reelblack, 08/03/2016; Melissa Harris-Perry, MSNBC 23/09/2014; A Journey Through Imaginary Landscapes, Radio 3 16/04/1993; For Colored Girls Who've Considered Suicide/ When The Rainbow Is Enuf, Radio 3 21/01/1996; BBC News 30/07/1992; Newsnight, BBC Two 14/06/1993; Interview with Keith Killby, courtesy of the Monte San Martino Trust, 17/06/2014.

On today's show Filmmaker Mike Dennis. Mike is the founder of Reelblack, currently in its 16th year. Through Reelblack Mike has exercised his multifaceted talents as a production house for hire, as a producer for his own films, making content for their YouTube channel ReelBlack TV (currently at 5 million hits and climbing) and as a promoter of over 200 film events in and around the Philly area. Check out their regularly updated website at Reelblack.com Besides being a ingratiating conversationalist, Mike is a graduate of film programs of both NYU and the American Film Institute. Mike's own story as a filmmaker spans a fascinating era in black cinema, heading to New York at few years after Spike Lee broke out of NYU with SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT, then going to school in LA in the 90s, where he interned on THE COSBY SHOW and was a witness to Hollywood in the years when films like The HOUSE PARTY series, MALCOLM X and Mario Van Peebles POSSE were being produced. We get to hear how Mike's career found its feet amongst this history as well as some more free-wheeling talk about black film today, John Waters, Eddie Murphy, Steven Speilberg, The Rock, TV's EMPIRE and BLACK-ISH, the blaxploitation era and more.

Beating the drum today is filmmaker MIKE DENNIS Founder/CEO of Reelblack talking film distribution, African American Film Releasing Movement (AAFRM), and the power of we!  As the official radio broadcast of the Urban Tech Fair, from blog to radio, Jim Neusom brings to conversation some of the awesome, interesting, historical, and down right technical digital information he shares online...From Blacks and people of color in Technology to latest tech trends and strategies that empower us and our communities.  For Urban Tech Fair updates subscribe to The Urban Tech Fair at www.urbantechfair.org and LIKE us at http://facebook.com/UrbanTechFair.

  Reelblack, the film production and promotions company based in Philadelphia, has begun a crowd-funding campaign in support of BLACK FILM NOW, the first feature-length documentary on African-American film in a decade.  The company hopes to raise $25,000 at www.indiegogo.com/blackfilmnow before March 10 to cover editing and additional production. A pitch video for the project can be viewed at http://youtu.be/amjje1fwiww Founder Michael Dennis (aka Mike D) is the driving force behind Reelblack TV.  Aided by producer/cameraman Craig Carpenter, the online archive of over  400 artist interviews and music performances has amassed nearly 10 million views and over 9,000 subscribers  on YouTube since 2006.  http://www.reelblack.com

CITY SHOUT SERIES...Beating the beat today are filmmaker and entrepreneur MIKE DENNIS and from the MidEast the OKI URBAN TECH FAIR TEAM! Led by Hershel Daniels and Bill Huston, Ohio, Kansas, and Indianapolis unite to create the first URBAN TECH FAIR where Access . Education. and Commerce come full throttle. As part of The Urban Tech Fair, Live Fandom Media Network presents The Digital Drummer, Jim Neusom! From blog to radio, Jim Neusom will bring to conversation some of the awesome, interesting, historical, and down right technical digital information he is and has been sharing online.  From Blacks and people of color in Technology to the lastest tech trends and strategies for implementation that empower our communities. Stay tuned for updates in the meantime subscribe to The Urban Tech Fair at www.urbantechfair.org and LIKE us at http://facebook.com/UrbanTechFair.

HOW HAS TECHNOLOGY IMPACTED THE INDEPENDENT FILM INDUSTRY? ...Beating the drum today are JOHN PORTER, CEO, Information Now Digital Media Groupandaward-winning filmmaker MIKE DENNIS, Founder/CEO Reelblack, Inc, dedicated to creating and promoting “good movies ’bout Black Folks,”  BLACKSTAR FILM FESTIVAL The Digital Drummer: Jim Neusom with Urban Tech Talk on the Radio is the official radio program of the Urban Tech Fair.   From blog to radio, Blacks and people of color in Technology to the latest tech trends and strategies for the purpose of implementation to empower our communities, Jim Neusom brings to conversation some of the awesome, interesting, historical, and down right technical digital information he drums online.