Art Heals All Wounds: Shantre Pinkney, Photographer, Filmmaker, and Writer
Art Heals All Wounds
04/06/22
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Today, I’m joined by photographer, filmmaker, and writer, Shantre Pinkney. You might recognize her from Season 1, Bonus Episode 2 where I shared the pilot for her podcast, The R(e)ad Lounge, which Shantre uses as a space for the audio storytelling of her upcoming book, Raw, Black & Blue. On today’s episode, we talk about her introduction to photography, what inspired her to connect photography with written stories, and some of the themes she’s working through in Raw, Black & Blue.
Topics Covered:
● Shantre’s early childhood memories of art and photography in White Plains, New York
● Elementary school teachers that fostered Shantre’s creative writing
● How living in Bayview–Hunters Point has informed her work
● Background on what Raw, Black & Blue is about
● Utilizing audio storytelling to write and edit her book
● What she’s currently working on
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Today, I am joined by Jim LeBrecht and Sara Bolder, husband and wife creative team. Jim is the co-director with Nicole Newnham of the film Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution and Sara is a producer of the film along with Jim and Nicole. We discuss their film, which shares the beauty, insight, and humor of one group of disabled young people at Camp Jened. Jim and Sara share why this project was particularly special for them and highlight the disability advocacy work that they’re doing through the film and other organizations. Join us as we dive into the story behind Crip Camp, the challenges and highlights of the documentary, and what Jim and Sara are up to now.
Topics Covered:
● The inspiration behind Crip Camp
● Jim’s experience as a camper at Camp Jened
● The magic of the People’s Video Theater archival footage
● Powerful moments and motifs from the documentary
● How Jim and Sara met
● Jim and Sara’s working and romantic relationship
● Jim’s advocacy work in Hollywood and beyond
● What Sara and Jim are currently working on
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Rachel Dusa, Safer Working Conditions for Motion Picture Craftspeople
April 13, 2022
•41m
Today, I’m joined by cinematographer, camera operator, and first assistant camera Rachel Dusa. Rachel and I discuss navigating a male-dominated field, how she formed her professional network in Los Angeles, and the unfortunate realities of working on set for streaming service content. She shares why it’s unsafe for many craftspeople on set, and the loopholes that some companies are cashing in on to pay smaller wages. We touch on what the viewing public can do to support the people who are behind-the-scenes and potential solutions for the exploitative working environment.
Topics Covered:
● Where her confidence and tenacity come from
● How she launched her career in LA
● Forming best business practices and finding jobs that are the right fit
● The massive increase in demand for content一and fast
● Concerns about the expectations and working conditions on streaming service productions
● Why some unions support ‘French hours’ and others don’t
● What’s next for Rachel
● How content consumers can support change within the film industry
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