U People Nominated for a GLAAD Media Award
January 13, 2010
U People has been nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary. This is exciting news in addition to the past 3 years of hard work and community building both online and off. We are very appreciative of the nomination and are crossing our fingers for whatever comes next.
The 21st GLAAD Media Award will be March 13, 2010 at the Marriott Marquis in NYC.
More information at : http://www.glaad.org
U People Visible Voices Tour Hits Memphis!
October 4, 2009
The U People Visible Voices Tour visits Memphis Tennessee where politics, history, the church and gay rights meet at a crossroad. U People screened at the National Civil Rights Museum a panel making it the first LGBT focused film to be screened at this historic location. Afterward an equally historical panel discussion ensued. The panel discussion focused on the current political environment circling the city of Memphis as it pertains to gay rights and acceptance.
Panelists:
U People filmmakers Hanifah Walidah and Olive Demetrius
Commissioner Steve Mulroy (Shelby County -District 5) Passed the first anti-LGBT discrimination initiative in Tennessee.
Dr. Sharon Horne
Moderator: Memphis U People Organizer and Jennifer. L.
Memphis Press
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Video Archive of Panel Broadcast
NOTICE: The pixelated video is purposeful. We want to recognize that the 120+ people who attended The U People Visible Voices Forum in Memphis participated for many reasons. And we understand the sensitivity that some who live and work in the city of Memphis may have issue with their image being viewed. We at U People would like to recognize everyone’s right to privacy, process and participation.
Audio Archive of Panel (free download and listen)
Part 1: Director Q and A [14:39m]: Play Now | Play in Popup Part 2: Commissioner Mulroy retells his journey with passing a LGBT rights bill in Memphis [14:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup Part 3: African American Community in the South [5:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup Part 3: Dr. Horne LGBT Facts and the power of writing it down [3:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup PArt 4: Audience Engagement and Solutions [25:33m]: Play Now | Play in PopupDownload Full Audio here.
Transcript is forthcoming
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U People Collectors Edition is for the true U People Fan
October 1, 2009
This latest collectors edition U People DVD is packed with all a U People fan could appreciate:
- Over an hour of deleted scenes
- Intimate and hilarious interview with Director/Producers Hanifah Walidah and Olive Demetrius
- Music Videos
and more…
BUY YOUR COPY HERE!
Episode 87: Lesbian Bed Death
September 30, 2009
Do you fear it…the unspeakable…lesbian bed death?? Aghh!!!!! Well, Olive and Hanifah have a few solutions, and from this episode, you might think that inviting a “guest” into your bed could be one of them.
Today’s visitor is Shelley Nicole from BlaKbushe. She talks with our favorite shower cap models about hilarious children, cowardly witnesses and keeping the love fire burning.
Episode 86: Interviews with BUTCH MAMAS Cast and Crew
September 30, 2009
Olive took a trip to the BUTCH MAMAS dress rehearsal. While there, she spoke with BUTCH MAMAS writer and director, KS Stevens. They talk about the questions that many of us start to ask ourselves in life and how those questions and experiences can be transformed into art. Later on in the episode, Olive chats with many of the BUTCH MAMAS cast and crew members. There is so much to see!
Episode 85: Remembering 9/11
September 30, 2009
Part 1
Part 2
In this episode, Olive and Hanifah take time to reflect on 9/11. They talk about their individual experiences on that day and the impact of those memories in their everyday lives. In the second half of the episode, they are joined by artist, YaliniDream.
Episode 84: Cabaret Cataplexy
September 30, 2009
Hanifah and Olive are joined by Cabaret Cataplexy curator and performance artist, Ashley Brockington. In this episode, they talk about the paths we take as we aim to find the work that we love and create the lives that we dream to live.
Episode 83: Brooklyn Goes to Michigan!
September 30, 2009
In this episode, Olive and Hanifah share the mic with many special guests. If you didn’t go this year, then you’ll have to join the U People caravan next summer! Everyone is still bathing in their post-Mich fest glow and they have plenty of stories for you!
Episode 82: Let Me Tell You…
September 30, 2009
Olive shares her excitement about the upcoming Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival. She informs us about all the Mich Fest classes, concerts, and the politics of woman-only and trans inclusive spaces. A few minutes into the show, Olive is joined by a surprise, but very familiar, guest!
Episode 81: Summertime, Summertime!
September 30, 2009
In today’s episode, Olive and Hanifah are joined by Ubiquita co-founder and event producer, Kim Knox! It’s warm in New York City, and the three of them share the best (and mostly free) things to during the summer months.
