TV Programming Spotlight: June 2019
Here's what's new on PhillyCAM. Discover recent specials & series.
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3 fictional women, connected by an HIV diagnosis, forge a friendship and share in pivotal moments, their disappointments, triumphs and the fulfilling lives they continue to live regardless of what occurs around them.
1 in 12 Asian Americans has Hepatitis B, but most don’t know they are infected. Hepatitis B often doesn’t cause symptoms and an early diagnosis is the best way to prevent serious liver problems.
Focusing on economic mobility throughout the city, Resolve asks Philadelphians what their lives would look or feel like if they didn't have to worry about money.
Broke in Philly is a collaborative initiative among 19 local news organizations to provide in-depth, nuanced and solutions-oriented reporting on the issues of poverty and the push for economic justice in Philadelphia
The Jesus in the Street Evangelism team lends a helping hand on the streets of downtown Philadelphia.
Professor of Media Studies and Urban Education delves into intersectional activism as a channel for social change and the nature of movement building Working Across Borders for a Just Future.
A commentary on gun violence inspired by an incident when the filmmaker was shot at outside her home on New Year's Eve 1995.
A quirky, traditional love story with a hint of horror. Kara falls in love with Simon and wants to move forward, but Simon is not quite ready.
That noisy buzzing sound is humans acting like drones controlled by Money. Mr. B.D.B. helps his family & community when it comes to money. Billard Freedman Jr. a.k.a Bill Jr. is a ‘human drone’ made of paper with his worth valued as currency
Charles roams the city with comedian Kaleb Stewart before his Comedy Central Showcase.
Environmental issues and organizing efforts: An Earth Day themed panel presentation by the Litter Free Philadelphia Coalition about legislation proposing to ban plastic bags in the city
A thought experiment rejecting the idea that a dystopian future is a forgone conclusion. What if we decide not to drive off the climate cliff? What if we radically change course to save our habitat & ourselves? Co-written and narrated by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Illustrated by Molly Crabapple
Host Karen Walker dialogues with featured guest Jenni Graham, Art Therapist and Founder of the Truehart
Assists aspiring filmmakers with creating a short film, spending 6 months learning the aspects of independent filmmaking from development to post production with a public screening at PhillyCAM upon completion. All participants are eligible for IMDb credit.
Episode 1: No Excuse and Loco Talk
No Excuses tackles the challenges high school students face in today's society. Loco Talk is a comedic take on following your dreams.
In The Room shows that who you know does not always give you an advantage
Episode 2: Super Zeroes and By Law, By Love
What if your Super Powers are not all that Super? By Law, By Love is a short documentary about family, adoption, and DNA testing.
Episode 3: Ether and She Speaks Not
Ether: a love story that transcends time. She Speaks Not: A young woman struggles with whether to stay in a domestic abuse relationship.
Episode 4: Black Coffee with Cream :
Who will be the voice of reason in disputes based on race discrimination? Mama: A mother plagued by mental illness forces her daughter to run away.
Films and Filmmakers
No Excuse - Tatiana Hall
Loco Talk - Kate Samonte
Bonus short - In the Room Directors: Shameka S.L. Sawyer and Carissa Anik.
Super Zeroes - Erik Darden
By Law, By Love - Angel Hogan
Ether - Tia Whitfield
She Speaks Not - Jody Austin
Black Coffee with Cream - Michael Duff
Mama: Shay Fuller
A legacy of loss from illegal abortion
4 people discuss the trauma of losing a mother due to complications from abortion before legalization. With social & historical context by a physician & a medical historian