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Step into the World of Yung Saber with No Photocopies – The Documentary

Joni Jones — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:08:57 +0000

Get ready to dive deep into the life and music of UK Dancehall/Hip-Hop sensation Yung Saber with his latest release, “No Photocopies – The Documentary”. Premiering on March 28th via his YouTube channel, this gripping documentary takes viewers on a journey through the highs and lows of Yung Saber’s life as a single father and music artist.

Born and raised in South London, Yung Saber’s musical journey is deeply rooted in his heritage, with both of his parents being reggae DJs. Drawing inspiration from legends like Super Cat and Vybz Kartel, Yung Saber has carved out his own unique sound that has garnered over 10 million streams worldwide.

But “No Photocopies – The Documentary” goes beyond the music, offering an intimate look at Yung Saber’s personal life and struggles. From navigating parenthood as a single father to advocating for men’s mental health, this documentary sheds light on the importance of music as a form of therapy and self-expression.

In addition to his music career, Yung Saber has made waves as a freelance A&R, model, and actor, with appearances in Noel Clarke’s Brotherhood trilogy and Rapman’s Blue Story. His dedication and commitment to changing the narrative for his children’s future is truly inspiring.

Reflecting on the inspiration behind the documentary, Yung Saber shared: “After receiving so much good feedback and reaching over 1 million people with the ‘No Photocopies’ campaign, it only made sense to do a documentary. To be able to talk about my joys/struggles of being a single father and letting the world into my world is a beautiful thing and it’s definitely something I needed.“

So, if you’re ready to step into the world of Yung Saber and experience the raw emotion and authenticity of his music and life story, be sure to check out “No Photocopies – The Documentary”. And don’t forget to follow Yung Saber on social media to stay updated on his latest releases and projects.

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Whitney Houston Documentary Coming Summer 2018

umeektv — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 10:39:36 +0000

A new documentary with rare footage on the late icon Whitney Houston is due to air soon.

The US superstar brought us some of the greatest songs of our lives, selling over 200 million albums worldwide. She remains the only artist in history to ever chart at Number One seven times consecutively in the US.

Plucked from her gospel-singing roots by her also legendary entertainment manager and music mogul, Clive Davies, she inspired a generation of singers from Mariah Carey through to Beyoncé.

But her incredible success was plagued with self-destruction, which sadly took her from the world too soon. With damaging stories filling the tabloids and magazines, the star’s life was torn apart by her demons offstage.

Directed by the Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald (‘Marley’, ‘Touching The Void‘) and from the two-time Academy Award-winning producer Simon Chinn (‘Man On Wire, ‘Searching for Sugar Man’), the documentary is set to give audiences a rare look into Houston’s life.

Made with full access to her family and collaborators, the movie will showcase exclusive audio and never-before-seen video archives from her time as a recording artist and performer.

By casting her story and her work in a new and revealing light, “Whitney Houston” will reassess the life and legacy of one of the world’s biggest music stars.

The movie is set to be released in the US, UK andIreland on July 6.

WATCH THE LATE, GREAT WHITNEY HOUSTON WITH THE LATE GREAT GEORGE MICHAEL, IN AN INTERVIEW WITH OPRAH, AND SINGING HER CLASSIC HIT, “I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU,” BELOW:

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[Photos + Video] Copwatch Documentary on Video On Demand October 6th!

umeektv — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 21:52:13 +0000

Gil Scott Heron’s famous poem/song, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, ends with the poignant verse, ‘the revolution would be live.’ Written in 1970, Heron could not have known that amateur cell phone footage captured by regular people would explode virally on social media creating a digital revolution.

In her powerful directorial debut, COPWATCH, journalist turned director, Camilla Hall, offers a rare view and intimate access to WeCopwatch, a citizen activist group, who uses simple video cameras and cell phones to capture police mis-conduct. “Copwatch focuses on the people behind the lens and how their lives have been impacted by the simple act of videotaping. It’s not as much about what happened in front of the cameras, but it’s about those who stood behind them and how their lives have been impacted since videotaping” shares Hall. “Copwatch is also about a sense brotherhood that developed through the shared trauma of standing up to police brutality.” There are several intimate moments throughout the documentary like this one on one conversation between Ramsey Orta and Kevin Moore, where the two men discuss the emotional burden of cop watching and relive the moment that changed their lives.

Today citizen activist groups like WeCopwatch are using simple video cameras and cell phone to capturing police mis-conduct. Many of them have created programs to educate and empower communities to use their cell phones and video cameras as a community defense tool. The mere presence of WeCopwatch, on the scene watching and recording helps to deter police brutality.

Featured in Copwatch are Jacob Crawford (WeCopwatch co-founder, Oakland) and 3 of its members:Ramsey Orta (Eric Garner, Staten Island, NY), Kevin Moore (Freddie Gray, Baltimore MD), and David Whitt (Wecopwatch co-founder, Ferguson, Michael Brown protests) whose videos exploded virally on social media and global/news networks outraging a nation and further inspiring the Black Lives Matter Movement and human right protests.

Ramsey Orta

The world watched in horror as Eric Garner was pinned down, his face pressed into the pavement. An illegal choke hold left Garner gasping for his final words, “I Can’t Breathe, I Can’t Breathe.” If Ramsey Orta hadn’t captured the entire ordeal, we would be left only with the police account and his family without the video evidence. Orta is the only person from the scene of the fatal Staten Island arrest to go to jail is currently incarcerated. Ramsey recently filed against for NYPD from prison.

Kevin Moore

In Baltimore, Kevin Moore, awoke to the piercing screams of his friend and neighbor Freddie Gray. Startled, he grabbed a camera, ran outside, filming as police dragged the injured young man into the back of a paddy wagon. Gray would die from the injuries and Kevin’s video, like those before his, aired on global news outlets and spread virally. Like Ramsey, Kevin became an immediate target and was arrested shortly after he filmed the video while attending a protest.

Jacob Crawford and David Whitt (We Copwatch Co-Founders)

The 2009 shooting of Oscar Grant on the BART platform in Oakland left the city shaken. Jacob Crawford (WeCopwatch co-founder), who had spent over 15 years documenting police activity became even more committed to cop watching. He traveled to Ferguson, MO., after the death of Michael Brown for the protests there and befriended David Whitt, a young father who lived in the complex where Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson police. Compelled to take action, Whitt started filming the police encounters with protesters after Michael Brown’s “Hands Up” shooting and joined Crawford to co-found WeCopwatch.

As WeCopwatch expands nationwide, they continue to educate and empower civilians, teaching them how to use their cell phones and video cameras as a line of defense. Through “Copwatch College,” the “7 Rules To Know When Recording Police posted on their website wecopwatch.org, WeCopwatch is changing how citizens respond to police brutality, and educating communities to record and protect.

Copwatch is executive produced by Oscar-winning duo, TJ Martin and Daniel Lindsay (Undefeated), Jacob Crawford, Patrick Hamm, Tirrell D. Whittley, produced by Matthew Perniciaro and Michael Sherman for Bow and Arrow Entertainment and distributed by Gunpowder & Sky under its FilmBufflabel. 2017 Emmy Award winning composer Kris Bowers composed the film’s score.

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