Stuff and Things of Note

Movie moves are afoot. For the last two-ish years, I’ve been toiling away on a little music documentary that will premiere on the almighty HOME BOX OFFICE soon for Bill Simmons’ everlovin’ Music Box Series. What a thrill to be included in that lineup. Especially when things are feeling extra Tom Joad-ish around Los Angeles, dog paddling my way toward the bank. Here are two pictures of me interviewing Steve Kerr for said music documentary—a moment so absurd that I clearly cannot conduct myself like an adult.

Also, I’ve been falling in love with the state of Oklahoma again, or maybe for the first time. Definitely cultivating a more emotionally mature relationship with the locale. There’s all kinds of ridiculous theatrics going down around the demolition of public schools by way of sanctioning hate against the trans community // marrying the holy BIBLE to the curriculum, so it’s made sense to go back and do some filming (warring) for the good fight. Tulsa is a city I hope to physically find myself in more. Here is a photo of some light shooting we did with Jeff at Magic City Books as he explores the motives behind challenged books across the state. Jeff is a bonafide gangster when it comes to literature curation and solid ass community building.

While we are on the subject of Oklahoma, here is a picture of 6 year old me on a horse. This photo was taken in the Wichita Wildlife Bison Refuge just outside of Lawton where I grew up. Lawton is known for its Indigenous culture, Medicine Park, Ft. Sill - the oldest artillery base in the US (first, see above Indigenous culture), dynamite Korean food, and strip clubs.

I started another film last week, it’s a powerhouse. Lots of love, sweat, boots, tears, mileage, and goofing off. Looking forward to flexing on the format. These things take some time to finish, so in the meantime, I leave you with this picture of Paul Newman that I cherish for no/every reason imaginable. Happy Halloween, ya ghouls!

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Hearts and Minds (1974)