'BLIND' by Della Hicks-Wilson
"To my daughter I will say, 'See your beauty without a compliment or a mirror. '" - 'Blind' by Della Hicks-Wilson
"To my daughter I will say, 'See your beauty without a compliment or a mirror. '" - 'Blind' by Della Hicks-Wilson
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Fruitvale Station
It is my belief that fathers are some of the most influential men on the planet. And this story focuses on a dedicated, loving father with a troubled past. This is a true and tragic tale told well by young director Ryan Coogler. It had great acting by Michael B. Jordan and was made with a modest budget of less than a $1m. I can't say anything further about the film without spoiling it. Just know that it's worth seeing and supporting now while it's in the theaters. If you're like me and crave good filmmaking this is one way to reward it's practice.
"I'm not a ninja."
A little more than a year ago, my first and only child was born. I recall her mother telling me: “You need to be quieter. Close the bedroom door without making any noise and don’t scuff your feet or you'll wake the baby.” Our little girl lay asleep in her bed not more than six feet away on the other side of this often creaky door. I remember my whispered reply as I gently pulled the door closed: “I’m not a ninja.” But apparently, my best attempt at being quiet was not enough. And so begins my story.
Or shall I say, our journey…