Episode 5 - Ani Mercedes - “Money”

Episode 5 - Ani Mercedes - “Money”

Photo Credit: Aymeé Cruzalegui

[Image description: Ani Mercedes smiles. She wears a black top.]

In this week’s episode, I speak with Ani Mercedes, CEO, Founder, & Impact Producer at Looky Looky Pictures. Because she’s a fearless hustler, this episode’s song is Cardi B’s “Money.”

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Episode 3 - Godisamang  Godi Khunou - "Lady"

Episode 3 - Godisamang Godi Khunou - "Lady"

Photo Credit: Leeroy Jason

[Image description: Godisaman Godi Khunou sits on a beige chair. She is shot from the torso up and has locs. She wears a white long sleeve shirt. Shadows fall across her face.]

In this episode, I speak with Godisamang Godi Khunou founder of Mogale Pictures, a production company dedicated to creating content from the Pan African and Pro African Feminism perspective. Because she is in late development on her first film Black Women & Sex, this week’s song is Hugh Masekela’s remake of the Fela Kuti classic “Lady.”

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Episode 2 - Emily Cohen Ibañez & Ashley Solis Pavon - "It Takes Two"

Episode 2 - Emily Cohen Ibañez & Ashley Solis Pavon - "It Takes Two"

Photo Credit: Andrew Kemmis Photography

[Image description: Ashley Solis Pavon sits in a chair. She wears a grey sweater and blue jeans. Emily Cohen-Ibañez sits next to her on the arm of the chair to Ashley’s right. She wears a beige sweater, a burgundy blouse, and blue jeans. The background is black.]

In this episode, I speak with director/writer, Emily Cohen Ibañez, and protagonist/writer Ashley Solis Pavon about their upcoming project Fruits of Labor and what it’s like to collaborate on the filmmaking process. Like Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock say, “It Takes Two.” I spoke with them at the 2020 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival.

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Episode 1 - Tracy Rector - "I'm Every Woman"

Episode 1 - Tracy Rector - "I'm Every Woman"

Photo Credit: Petter Cohen

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In this episode, I speak with Choctaw/Seminole co-founder of Longhouse Media, Tracy Rector about her filmmaking, her new gig with Nia Tero and, her mentorship with the 4th World Indigenous Media Lab. With everything that she does, like Chaka Khan and Whitney Houston, Tracy’s informal mantra should be “I’m Everywoman.” I spoke with her at the 2020 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival.

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Introduction - What is the "What's Up With Docs” Podcast
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Introduction - What is the "What's Up With Docs” Podcast

[Image Description: A photo of Toni Bell with Sisterlocks in a pony tail and wearing a black top. The background is cream colored.]

Welcome to the “What’s Up with Docs Podcast?” The documentary podcast for all of us! Check out this short introduction to find out why I wanted to begin this crazy endeavor!

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