GRB Entertainment offers alternative programming worldwide and that includes a slate of new titles to debut at MIPCOM offered as English language programming in India.
The package includes CNN documentaries from Soledad O’Brien and her Starfish Media production company.
In Babies Behind Bars, follow the lives of female inmates in a remarkable program allowing them to raise their babies while they serve times.
Black & Blue tells the shocking real-life stories of young black men facing persistent racial profiling and police brutality.
In Black In America and Latino in America, both multi-documentary collections, Soledad O’Brien explores interpretations of race and cultural identity for people living in the United States.
Showing posts with label Black in America. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Black in America. Show all posts
2015-04-30
Soledad on Citizen Video
Eric Garner in N.Y., Walter Scott in S.C.; Eric Harris in Tulsa, Okla. and now Freddie Gray in Baltimore - despite her understanding of the power of citizen video, Soledad O'Brien is
uncertain just how much progress has been and will be made as a result
of it in the real world of race as it is lived by black Americans.
"Keep in mind that we saw Eric Garner killed on camera and the officer wasn't indicted," she said. "And a glance at the cases that proceed to trial and conviction show the deck is stacked against civilians."more at www.baltimoresun.com
"Now that we have video, it certainly has made a difference in what's being seen on the policing front," said former CNN anchor Soledad O'Brien, who reported the channel's landmark documentary series Black in America. "I think people are starting to understand that maybe there's some validity to these stories — stories of people saying of their police encounters, 'I was fearful for my life.'"
O'Brien stressed that black people have known about the validity of the stories for a long time.
"Ironically, we did a chunk of this in our first 'Black in America.' Now, seven years later, as the technology improved and got personal-sized, more people are beginning to understand that if you are black, interaction with police can end in your death, whether you're guilty of something or not," she said.
2014-11-18
Black and Blue Premieres Tonight on CNN with Soledad O'Brien
Soledad O’Brien uses the tragic death of Eric Garner, who was choked to death by New York police, as the launching point for a special TONIGHT at 9 p.m. on CNN.
"Black & Blue” is part of her Black in America series and focuses on whether New York police too often use excessive force when questioning or detaining in black communities.
O’Brien talks to several men who say they have been repeatedly stopped or physically abused.
She also talks to Police Commissioner William Bratton and others about police policies and practices.
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| Soledad O’Brien interviews New York Police Commissioner William Bratton in the CNN special ‘Black & Blue.’ |
2014-11-17
Trailer for CNN's 'Black and Blue' with Soledad O'Brien
Black In America - Black & Blue Reported by Soledad O'Brien (Official Trailer)
“Black in America: BLACK & BLUE – Soledad O’Brien Reports” Premieres Tuesday, November 18 at 9 PM ET on CNN
Black in America: Black & Blue on CNN
Tune in tomorrow at 9pm ET for the premiere of Black in America: Black & Blue on CNN
2014-02-26
Black in America - 2014
Soledad Brien, the CEO of Starfish Media Group, said she is at work on the eighth installment of the "Black in America" documentary series - an exploration of the historical roots of the controversial "stop and frisk" policing practice which will air in 2014.
2014-02-18
Join Soledad in a Hangout discussion on Being Black in America February 19
Hangout online with Soledad O'Brien live from her Black in America tour!
Join Soledad O'Brien Wed, Feb 19, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET for a discussion of race in America based on themes presented in her award-winning Black in America series. Live from Towson University Soledad will host a panel made up of members of Towson's community including Ignacio Evans, a recent Towson graduate, Tara Bynum, Assistant Professor of English, and John Bullock, Assistant Professor of Political Science.
You will be able to join the discussion by posting your questions anytime before or during the Google Hangout using the Q&A app found there.
We want to know what being Black in America means to you. Starting with the words, "Being Black in America means..." upload your thoughts or a photo to Google+ using the hashtag #iamtheconversation .
2014-02-16
Black in America - Be part of the conversation
Via Facebook "Here's what being Black in America means to me. Show me what it means to you by uploading your own picture with the hashtag #iamtheconversation and by posting questions that you'd like to hear addressed during Wednesday's Hangout here: http://goo.gl/qive7q. See you then!"
2014-02-07
Soledad O’Brien to host Black in America Town Hall Tour stop in Charlotte
The discussion panel, presented by the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture and PNC Bank, will focus on taking a challenging look at the often divisive issues of race, class, wealth, poverty and opportunity.
After the discussion, O'Brien will hold a book signing for her book, “The Next Big Story: My Journey Through the Land of Possibilities.”
O'Brien is the originator of CNN’s “Black in America” and “Latino in America” series, which are among CNN’s most successful domestic and international franchises and continue to be produced by O’Brien’s production and distribution company, Starfish Media Group.
More information at www.thecharlottepost.com
2013-08-14
The Next Black in America Documentary
Minneapolis is the focus of Soledad O’Brien’s next “Black in America” documentary series scheduled to debut in October 2013. She says that “We are looking specifically at charter schools and public schools and how they educate black boys, especially boys in poverty. In a lot of ways I think Minneapolis is a tale of two cities.”
2013-08-01
Newest 'Black in America' Installment on CNN Aug 18
Black In America is a multi-part series of documentaries hosted by reporter Soledad O'Brien on CNN. The series is about various issues regarding blacks (African-Americans) which includes panel discussions on issues facing the black community, and a look at the culture of black families in America.
The eighth installment will air on CNN on August 18.
- The Black Woman and Family: First aired on July 23, 2008
- The Black Man: First aired on July 24, 2008
- Black in America: Today’s Pioneers First aired July 22, 2009
- Black in America: Tomorrow’s Leaders First aired July 23, 2009
- Almighty Debt: A CNN Black in America Special First aired October 21, 2010
- Black in America: The New Promised Land – Silicon Valley First aired November 13, 2011
- Who is Black in America? First aired December 9, 2012
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2013-05-21
O'Brien Has a 'White In America' Documentary On Her Schedule
In a conversation this month for Harvard's John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, Soledad revealed that a series called White In America is in the planning stages.
In a TVNewser story, she said “As a journalist, my job is to probe the uncomfortable topics to drive conversation. I’m happy to see that’s still happening as a result of Black In America and I look forward to continuing that conversation as we continue to tell the stories of who we are."
During the Harvard event, O'Brien discussed the criticism that Black in America was "divisive.”
"First of all, it’s only white people who ever said that — ‘if we could just see beyond race. If only people didn’t see race, it would be such a better place, and you are responsible for bringing up these icky race issues, Soledad, you should just let sleeping dogs lie. I was like, again, ‘OK, white person, this is a conversation that you’re clearly uncomfortable with, and I have no problem seeing race, and I think we should talk about race."
Following up after the event, Soledad said “My comments on the importance of discussing who we are and where we come from are nothing new. What is new is our friends in the blogosphere taking the conversation out of context and ginning up headlines so we lose sight of the real issues. I would encourage those reporting on my work to listen to the conversation in its entirety, and this time, turn their mute buttons off. As a journalist, my job is to probe the uncomfortable topics to drive conversation."
Although O’Brien left CNN recently, her production company will be producing documentaries which will air on CNN including another installment of Black in America later this year.
2013-05-18
Soledad O'Brien in Conversation at Harvard's Institute of Politics
Soledad O’Brien spoke at Harvard’s Institute of Politics with Callie Crossley, a Boston-area journalist with WGBH and producer of the documentary series Eye On The Prize.
Besides discussing journalism and social media, the discussion also took in some criticisms she has received for her Black In America, which has also been praised and received awards.·
A video from the Harvard Institute of Politics is available. This discussion is part of The IOP’s John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum.
O’Brien was named Distinguished Visiting Fellow for 2013-2014 at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education.
Besides discussing journalism and social media, the discussion also took in some criticisms she has received for her Black In America, which has also been praised and received awards.·
A video from the Harvard Institute of Politics is available. This discussion is part of The IOP’s John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum.
O’Brien was named Distinguished Visiting Fellow for 2013-2014 at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education.
2013-04-25
Next Black in America Documentary in Production
Soledad O'Brien on a location shoot for the next installment in the Black in America series.
2013-04-17
Soledad O'Brien Continuing the Black in America Series With Her Own Production Company
In a Businessweek column, Soledad O’Brien revealed that she struck a deal with CNN which allows her to maintain the rights to the Black in America series she produced.
O’Brien said, “We struck an unusual deal, I’ll get to leave CNN with my catalog and documentaries. We were able to create a brand at CNN — Black in America — that I now own. I can take that brand and extend it in any way I want. You have Netflix and all these channels that are looking for interesting and different ways to tell stories. To have ownership of Black in America and Latino in America is hugely important”.
She went on: ”I absolutely pushed for that — it was critical to me. I’m so affiliated with this brand that there wasn’t a real struggle. I don’t just own it, but I can now take it across other platforms”. Previously, O’Brien has said that she enjoys exploring areas of American life which go ignored by most people, and has long wanted to do a “Poor in America” series as well.
This arrangement provides O’Brien the opportunity to do just that. She also said that her focus is not necessarily on being an anchor at another network, but being creative in her own way.
“What’s exciting is to own my own product. I think of myself as a journalist and a storyteller. Now I get to be an entrepreneur, too.” she said.
Source: Soledad O'Brien Says She Owns Rights to the 'Black in America' Series | Your Black World:
2013-03-01
Soledad O'Brien's New Production Company
The production company will be producing long-form documentaries for CNN. The company will launch in June and this year will produce another installment of one of the network’s most successful franchises, Black in America.
The company will also produce three long-form specials for CNN in 2014.
The company will not work exclusively with CNN and will also work through other avenues of distribution including cable TV and the Web.
"The new partnership opportunity allows me to focus on what I love to do the most, and to focus on the next stage of my career, owning my own work," said O’Brien, "At CNN, I am grateful to have been able to tell often underreported stories and confront difficult topics. In the new production venture, I will continue to shine a light on what we all find most interesting about America."
2013-02-09
Mornings Are Being Revamped at CNN
Zucker, Soledad O'Briens's former boss at NBC, is given credit for for making NBC’s Today show the most watched TV news show in his time there.
He announced at the end of January that Chris Cuomo, co-anchor of ABC’s 20/20, would be teaming up with CNN evening anchor Erin Burnett to take over the morning slot that Soledad had occupied hosting Starting Point.
Starting Point, and CNN generally, has had ratings issues. CNN’s 6 a.m.–to–9 a.m. slot (Starting Point and Early Start) drew about 220,000 viewers in January as compared to MSNBC’s Morning Joe with 446,000 viewers and Fox & Friends led the cable morning with 1.2 million viewers. In 2012 Starting Point averaged only 234,000 viewers. Of course, the morning shows on CBS, ABC and NBC had millions more than any of those programs.
The announcement received additional buzz online because it was noted that the program's small audience was also “too ethnic, based on the high concentration of minority viewers.”
The morning changes doesn't mean Soledad will be leaving the network. CNN told Politico that "Soledad is very important to the network, and we're discussing various options with her.”
In a time when reaching out to minorities has become a hot button issue for the GOP, many commentators see it as ironic that the idea that the program attracted a stronger minority audience became a negative.
Others have said that it was more the small audience that was the issue and that the fact that it was predominately comprised of minorities was secondary.
At this time, there are no immediate plans for what Soledad will be doing next.
2012-12-12
Q&A with Soledad O'Brien About "Black in America"
A sample Q&A from "10 Questions for Soledad O'Brien" on the TheLoop21.com site which offers insight, resources and opinions on African American issues.
Loop 21: As a mom of four young children, do you want your kids to grow up respecting the complexities of race in America? Can you see where they already do?
S.O.: You know, my kids watch every [Black In America] documentary. When we start looking at screeners, they sit down…we all sit down together…. It’s very interesting for me to get their reaction to what they’re seeing. They were really broken up…I mean, it was painful for them to watch Nayo’s struggle. They really had a hard time with it because I think they don’t see me struggle with [being biracial]. We’ve had conversations about race at home… and I’m sure I’ve completely bored them out of their minds talking about race. I think it was very disturbing for them to see a young woman tortured about something so essential to who she is.
More at http://loop21.com/life/10-questions-soledad-obrien-black-in-america
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