THE OBENSON REPORT

Covering Cinema From All Across The African Diaspora

A Beautiful Thing For The Man Who Couldn’t...

I make films but I also distribute films by others. Here's one that I just finally was able to get listed on Amazon.com, titled, THE MAN WHO COULDN'T.


You can read more about the film on the film's profile page HERE.



I should have a trailer up shortly.
But for now you can see one at:
www.themanwhocouldnt.com


This is the second film I've distributed... those of you familiar with the film distribution process will truly understand and appreciate this feat, given just how difficult it is for any film to make its way onto the shelves of any retailer, especially considering that I'm a one-man army here. So, I guess I'm patting myself on the back for being able to get 2 films out - MY OWN, and now this one - THE MAN WHO COULDN'T, written and directed by BRANDON WILSON


Please support true indie black cinema, especially film that's counter to the crumbs of shit that the studios dish out to us once every 3 months! Our survival depends greatly on you - those who we do what we do for.


Pick up THE MAN WHO COULDN'T and my film, BEAUTIFUL THINGS (which you can find info and clips for on my page) today!


You'll be glad you did!


TAO

U People... Make A Move!

I first came across this music video last year, and loved its vibe and energy, so much that I had to reach out to the creator, renaissance woman, Hanifah Walida, who lives right here in Brooklyn, NY, not too far from me actually, and who is also planning a screening of a documentary based on the making of this music video called U PEOPLE. I thought it apropos to revisit this, motivated by the long list of rather unfortunate recent events. Some of you are actually in this video!

On April 8th and 9th 2006, 30 queer, transgender and straight women of color gathered at a brownstone in Brooklyn; and for the next 2 days, a music video was made... this is that music video!




You can reach Hanifah HERE, or check out the profile for the documentary HERE.


TAO

Episode 16 - The Obenson Report Podcast On Black Film / Black Cinema

EPISODE 16 - THE OBENSON REPORT PODCASTon Black Film / Black Cinema

Sponsored In Part by Act Now Foundation


RECORDED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH 2007

Hosted by Tambay A Obenson

TOPICS THAT WERE COVERED:

1.
TWO BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS: Tambay launches a new festival, the New York Black Film Festival... and creates a $2000 annual fund to finance short films, starting in 2008.
2. Protests outside of BET CEO's Washington, DC home.
3. ANF Thursday night screening recap. A "Black Night In London!"
4. Also movement/collective power - 2 simple things YOU can do.
5. Lastly the "Capable Tenth" redux. Where do we stand?

ARE YOU IN? I am!

To Listen, simply click on this link, THE OBENSON REPORT, and you will be taken directly to the listening page.

To listen to any of my past greatest hits, go to http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/31034 and scroll down to the PAST EPISODES header. There's some really good stuff there. You can also open up iTunes on your computer and search for Obenson Report in the podcast store section.

Links referenced in podcast - The Invisible Cinema Blogspot, Low Budget TV, The Enough Is Enough Campaign.

Thanks!

Tambay A Obenson
www.obensonresport.com
www.tambayobenson.com

EPISODE 15 - The Obenson Report On Black Film / Black Cinema

EPISODE 15 - The Obenson Report On Black Film / Black Cinema AddThis Social Bookmark Button Sponsored In Part By Act Now Foundation

Recorded THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH 2007, 11PM

Hosted by Tambay A Obenson

TOPICS COVERED:

- YAEC (Yet Another Existential Crisis) - So much going on... what to do?

Simply click on this link, THE OBENSON REPORT, and you will be taken directly to the listening page.

To listen to any of my past greatest hits, go to http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/31034 and scroll down to the PAST EPISODES header. There's some really good stuff there.

You can also open up iTunes on your computer and search for Obenson Report in the podcast store section.

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Thanks!

Tambay A Obenson www.obensonresport.com www.tambayobenson.com

The Shock Doctrine

For those not in-the-know, I've talked about Naomi Klein a few times on my podcast, and even used audio clips of speeches she's given... you can listen to my rant HERE to catch up.