SIFTER for the Ear presents:
Coming home to immigrants in C’ville
Ricardo Preve is an Argentine filmmaker, photographer and activist, who immigrated to Charlottesville in his youth. He has produced more than 30 films for film and television. His latest doc is personal, because it looks at the continuing struggles of Latinx immigrants in his Virginia hometown. Our interview covers:
– Opening the doc with a Gerry and the Pacemakers song from 1965
– How he sailed from Argentina to Africa to Ft. Lauderdale
– What caused him to start making films
– The inspiration around his hometown’s migrant population
– Why the Grapes of Wrath figures into the doc
– How he got around not being able to show children
– The closing song by the Science Choir
LINKS
The Big LiBYRDski Fest
The Virginia Film Festival
Tickets to Sometime, Somewhere
Preve Films
Jerry Williams SIFTER for the Ear October 6th, 2023
What’s Growing at Richmond’s Newest Park at the Science Museum of Virginia
This aerial view shows the vision for The Green, a 6-acre public park along Broad Street. Source: https://smv.org/explore/green/visuals-green/
Did you know the city of Richmond has a new public park? The Green is a public space where the Science Museum of Virginia has converted parking lots into greenspace. In this episode we are talking to the Museum’s first ever horticulturist, Tyler Holtzman, who tells us about what The Green is, how the project has unfolded, and how this new greenspace will benefit the city. Tune in to learn more about native (indigenous) plants, how the Museum is using ecologically beneficial and sustainable practices in managing The Green, and how you can incorporate some of these ideas and practices into your home garden.
For more information, visit https://smv.org/explore/green or head on over to The Green – it’s free and open to the public!
amiller October 2nd, 2023
Tags: horticulture, plants, science, smova
SIFTER for the Ear presents:
Taking ACTION for BLM
In October 2020, Cadence commissioned 5 writers to create screenplays for their Sitelines BLM program. Three of them were selected to be produced by local cast and crews. They’ll be presented at a mini-film fest called ACTION at 1:00pm on Saturday, 10/14 at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Admission is free. Omi Green, Professor of Theatre & Africana Studies at William and Mary, served as Program Director and she talks about:
– How Sitelines BLM emerged
– The process from script selection to production
– A brief discussion the 3 shorts
– Why the festival is called “Action”
– The Welcome Table discussions afterward
LINK:
Sitelines BLM
Cadence Bloodlines
VFO prop auction
My review of The Other Black Girl
Jerry Williams SIFTER for the Ear September 28th, 2023
Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics with Laura Thompson and Rev. Crystal Varner Parker
Laura Thompson has a wealth of experience in management, fundraising, sales, real estate, public policy, healthcare, disability advocacy, and law. She identifies and meets the strategic needs of diverse organizations. Laura has 13 years of political and campaign experience and 8 years of experience in elected office.
Rev. Crystal Varner Parker is a Presbyterian pastor, former financial educator, graduate of Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS), and mom to two HCPS students. Crystal is a trusted advocate and proven champion for public education who believes the voice of every student, parent, educator, and staff member is heard. We have a responsibility to ensure we create healthy and safe school environments that ensure student success, effective learning, and a positive workplace.
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Follow our show on our social media on twitter, facebook, and our blog – look for womenpoliticsva
Follow our host and producer at @sherishannon27 and @carololson
Carol Olson Women & Politics September 28th, 2023
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Wednesday Breakfast Blend presents:
The Breakfast Blend
Thanks for tuning in last week! Make sure you tune in tomorrow morning for a special give away 😀
DonteOnTheMic Wednesday Breakfast Blend September 26th, 2023
Posted In: Music, Music Shows, News, Website
SIFTER for the Ear presents:
Central Lunatic Asylum for Colored Insane
Shawn O. Utsey is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at VCU, but his passion is the documentaries he produces on Richmond’s African American history. We discuss:
– How he got into filmmaking
– Making Until the Well Runs Dry: Medicine and the Exploitation of Black Bodies
– Getting an interview Dick Gregory for the movie
– The history of Central Lunatic Asylum For Colored Insane
– His next project on African American studies in colleges
LINKS:
Richmond International Film Festival
Utsey’s Vimeo site isn’t up yet, but you can email him to request viewings
Jerry Williams SIFTER for the Ear September 22nd, 2023
Wednesday Breakfast Blend presents:
The Breakfast Blend 9.13.23
Thanks for tuning into my show! Make sure you tune in this upcoming Wednesday while we get ready for pride 😀
DonteOnTheMic Wednesday Breakfast Blend September 18th, 2023
SIFTER for the Ear presents:
He works the Art Department on many movies
Dennis Madigan has made his career working in the Art Department for numerous movies and TV series. Since many of them were shot in Philadelphia where he lives, it includes almost all of the shows by M. Night Shyamalan. He talks about the brass prop that he slips into their sets and more fun stories about working in the industry, including:
– Being a drummer in Single Bullet Theory
– Working with M. Night Shyamalan
– Placing his mom’s brass ducks on the sets
– Filling a drawer for Robert De Niro
– Martin Scorsese’s crew broke a tusk
– Ridley Scott shooting with 7 cameras
LINKS
Keep It Tight (SBT’s first music video shot at the former Byrd Hotel)
Hang on to Your Heart (SBT’s 2nd video shot at the Empire Theatre)
Dennis IBMB page
Jerry Williams SIFTER for the Ear September 15th, 2023
Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics: Down Ballot Elections
Amanda Pohl – Candidate for Chesterfield Clerk of Court
Amanda Pohl is an experienced organizational leader with local, state, and national experience. Most recently, Amanda worked to make voting more accessible through vote-by-mail for people across the country.
Amanda serves on the Virginia Fair Housing Board, is a social work educator, building and teaching courses for graduate schools across the U.S., and runs a consulting business supporting businesses, non-profits, and political candidates.
She has previously served as a national Director of Programs to recruit and support women in political leadership and supported domestic violence and sexual assault response agencies – including helping agencies stay open and serving clients during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. She worked with a statewide grassroots organizing non-profit to help people directly affected by issues in government advocate for themselves. Amanda served as her sorority’s National President from 2017-2020. Locally, she is a lifetime member of the Chesterfield NAACP and served on the Executive Board from 2020-2022.
Amanda holds an MSW with a focus in Administration, Planning, and Public Policy, an MDiv with a focus on Pastoral Counseling, an MS in Patient Counseling. She received her B.A.s in political science and philosophy from Virginia Tech. She’s a proud mom of two great kids and has been happily married for nearly 20 years.
Lindsey Dougherty – Candidate for Supervisor Chesterfield County, Bermuda District
Lindsey’s background is in nonprofit, local, and state fiscal management. For years, she specialized in local government financial analysis while working for Chesterfield County in the Budget and Management Department. She is intimately aware of the problems facing our district and is uniquely suited to face them head on, with new approaches that will positively impact the quality of life for everyone in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Our current representation in the Bermuda District has left a lot to be desired; as our schools have been underfunded, traffic issues go unsolved and unabated, and development continuously outpaces our county’s investments in infrastructure.
Frankly, it’s time for a change. Lindsey wants to use her financial and professional background to improve the lives of all families in the county. She has decided to run as the next Supervisor in the Bermuda District and looks forward to connecting with you soon to bring much needed change and transparency to Chesterfield County government – in all of the areas that impact YOUR daily life.
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Follow our host and producer at @sherishannon27 and @carololson
Carol Olson Women & Politics September 14th, 2023
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SIFTER for the Ear presents:
Stores from Success to Keno Pool
This is a double featuring 2 entries at this year’s Richmond International Film Festival (9/26 – 10/1). Rick Wallace was a producer on L.A. Law & Hill Street Blues and EP on The Closer & Major Crimes. He talks about the new film DOUBLE DOWN SOUTH, which he produced with writer/director Tom Schulman (Oscar winner for Dead Poet’s Society). We cover:
– How he started on Hill Street Blues
– Working on this film with friend Tom Schulman
– Keno Pool and why it’s illegal
– Shooting on real plantations
– Teaching the cast to play pool
Richmonder Justin Geldzahler offers insight into GLUE TRAP, which he wrote and directed in his family cabin. We discuss:
– What he does as “script and continuity”
– Writing the election scenes for Succession
– Watching a rehearsal of Fosse/Verdon
– Where he got the idea for Glue Trap
– Working without water
– His western recognized by GLAD
LINKS
48 HR Film Horror Project
Richmond International Film Festival
Justin Geldzahler’s Website
Larry King reads Justin’s mean tweet
RIFF screening teaser featuring the classic Byrd anti-littering trailer
Jerry Williams SIFTER for the Ear September 8th, 2023