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WE BREATHE, WE LIVE: BROTHERLY LOVE...

WE BREATHE, WE LIVE: BROTHERLY LOVE PROTEST STORIESFor 20 years we have provided you an embracing environment to tell your true, personal stories on the page, the stage, online, and on the air. Now First Person Arts brings them to you on film. In collaboration with the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services and their Engaging Males of Color Initiative, we bring you,"We Breathe, We Live: Brotherly Love Protest Stories". Directed by Glenn Holsten This documentary film uses the power of storytelling to present the first-person experiences of men who participated in the George Floyd and Walter Wallace, Jr. protests in Philadelphia during the summer of 2020. The film honors the raw emotion caused by collective trauma, weaving together the intersecting stories of five different men of color from a variety of backgrounds in the city. After the trying months of the Summer of 2020, they ask . . . what now? There will be 30-minute talkback after the screening. This screening begins the tour of screening throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area. If you would like to schedule a screening of this film for your organization, email us at marketing@firstpersonarts.org. The Chauvin verdict brought justice, but justice and healing are two different things.

BEYOND EXPECTATIONS: LETTER TO MY FATHER,...

BEYOND EXPECTATIONS: LETTER TO MY FATHER, LETTER TO MY SON - EVOLUTIONSIn collaboration with the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services Engaging Males of Color Initiative Directed by David Acosta Produced by James Robinson/PWPVideo BEyond Expectations builds community and promotes mental wellness through the unique and shared experiences of men of color throughout the Philadelphia region. For Father's Day, we celebrate the unbreakable bonds that exist with our BIPOC fathers and sons. Back by popular demand, David Acosta returns to direct BEyond Expectations: Letter to My Father, Letter to My Son - Evolutions with new stories that feature these powerful bonds. News anchor, Bill Anderson, reflects on the recent loss of his father, radio icon, Cody Anderson, while activist and mother Kimberly Kamara shares the loss of her black son in a senseless tragedy. Eric "Shomari" Grimes, Dr. H. Bernard Hall, Rafael Collazo, and Raymond Zhang are leaders who join in to honor what is too often overlooked - the power of fathers and sons of color relationships. Musical accompaniment will be provided by Eric Wortham. These stories are particularly poignant as there is a racial reckoning occurring within the United States following the murder of George Floyd and other men of color. These stories of fathers and sons resonate as they point to the enduring love and resilience found in these familial ties. This event is FREE to the public.

#US - Podcast | Five People.One Moment:...

#US - Podcast | Five People.One Moment: Love in the Heart of the City Trailer#US: Five People. One Moment - “Love in the Heart of the City” provides a window into the hearts and minds of men of color living in several of Philadelphia’s “arterial” corridors and neighborhoods. This deep dive shows how the 1-2 punch of the pandemic and protests over police-involved homicides have impacted their emotional health and overall well-being. We invite you to join #US as we explore “Love in the Heart of the City”. Hosted by Gabe Bryant, produced by Stephanie Renée.

BEyond Expectations: Letter to My Father....

BEyond Expectations: Letter to My Father. Letter to My Son - Evolutions TrailerA First Person Arts Production In collaboration with the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services Engaging Males of Color Initiative Directed by David Acosta Produced by James Robinson/PWPVideo BEyond Expectations builds community and promotes mental wellness through the unique and shared experiences of men of color throughout the Philadelphia region. For Father's Day, we celebrate the unbreakable bonds that exist with our BIPOC fathers and sons. Back by popular demand, David Acosta returns to direct BEyond Expectations: Letter to My Father, Letter to My Son - Evolutions with new stories that feature these powerful bonds.

The StoryGym from First Person Arts!

The StoryGym from First Person Arts!First Person Arts has created an all-access workshop for any and all storytellers that will provide one on one story coaching for only a $5 registration fee. The StoryGym with Alyssa Al-Dookhi is a monthly Facebook Live event. Alyssa, a comedian, writer, and game show host will MC. Each StoryGym will feature up to 10 storytellers who will share a story along ANY theme. Registration is capped at 10 storytellers so if you register, you are in! Alyssa and featured story coaches will provide feedback on your story to strengthen and improve your work. Storyteller friends and family can still enjoy your true, personal narrative. And now for FREE. We want you to relax and enjoy us from your couch or your bed, and we will be streaming the StoryGym to Youtube so that you can get AWAY from the desk! StoryGym storytellers enter the pipeline to share a story during the Curated StorySlams.