2023 Denton Black Film Festival

Original Music Videos: "Angle", "Centerfold", "Dollar 2 The Rich", "IF YOU REALLY LOVE ME|Shedrach Rowry", "Spotlight", "SunShine On Yo Face Feat. Anne Harris", " The Legend of Sugi Dakks", and "Where Is America The Beautiful_Music Video"

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8 films in package
Angle
A dark. alluring audio/visual homage to Stanley Kubrick, "Angle" is the lead single from the critically acclaimed Doc STRANGE album "Business Is My Only Pleasure".
Centerfold
This is the Anti Hero self-empowerment anthem. Shot on location in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.
Dollar 2 The Rich
"DOLLAR 2 THE RICH" is an ode to mental health. The narrative music video is primarily a "one-take" music video that starts with a young LaRussell seeing his adult family and friends engaging in activities that plague our community. The video addresses some generational curses that black people or people in poverty face and tackles the stigma of asking for professional help.
IF YOU REALLY LOVE ME|Shedrach Rowry
In light of the muiltiple shootings and killings being carried out against Americans, Black and Brown people, I wanted to create this song.-
Spotlight
A woman gets put in the hot seat and interrogated, only to find out that she is having a nightmare.
SunShine On Yo Face Feat. Anne Harris
Music video featuring Blues Music Award winner BIGLLOU Johnson and featuring Anne Harris on violin.. as he encourages you to take off your mask feel the SunShine On Yo Face"
The Legend of Sugi Dakks
Creating a cultural nod to both Sugi Dakks' Japanese and African heritage, The Legend of Sugi Dakks displays a healthy balance of brashness and pride for oneself and one's background
Where Is America The Beautiful_Music Video
A music video that captures where the world is in its present state.
This virtual screening is eligible for audience awards! Voting ends on Saturday, February 5th at 10am Central. Unlock it to cast your vote. Number system- Use 5 for the Best and then down to 1.

Creating a cultural nod to both Sugi Dakks' Japanese and African heritage, The Legend of Sugi Dakks displays a healthy balance of brashness and pride for oneself and one's background. The video is a journey of Sugi Dakks "the rapper" transforming into "legends" who symbolize iconic historical leaders within Japanese and African cultures. The visual representation is both meant to empower people to be proud of their cultural background and uplift those striving to achieve the aspirations of leaders who have come before them.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    0:04:03
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    USA
  • Note
    Website: https://www.sugidakks.com/
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  • Director
    Seth Stern
  • Producer
    Marina Piche
  • Cast
    Sugi Dakks
  • Cinematographer
    Director of Photography-Ben Meserve
  • Editor
    Seth Stern
  • Production Design
    Creative Director & Costume Designer-- Marina Piche
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