Strong Island looks at “self-defense" and "reasonable fear” as justification for the 1992 killing of William Ford Jr. Now streaming on Netflix.
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@StrongIslandDoc is FREE NOW on YouTube. The film tells the story of my brother, who was killed in '92 by a white assailant who claimed self-defense. History repeats. The desire to control and subdue black bodies is as old as America. youtube.com/watch?v=hdmm4m3f… #BlackLivesMattters
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If you read the search warrant (which repeatedly mentioned ‘possible narcotics’ and slap that together with 1) the large silhouette and 2) the noise complaint we have the convenient makings is a #selfdefense strategy. Keep writing the story to suit your needs. #WeSeeYou
DEVELOPING: Search warrant: Marijuana found in Botham Jean’s apartment after deadly shooting bit.ly/2D2fd0u
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History. Congratulations @yford for this tremendous accomplishment. Looking forward to what’s next
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And a special #Emmy congratulations to @yford for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking for @StrongIslandDoc.
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Every word about the AMAZING DP behind SI #alanjacobsen! teapaw.org/kate_stonehill/status/…
Congrats to @IcarusNetflix as well as fellow nominees @MenAleppo, @AbacusMovie and @FacesPlacesFilm! teapaw.org/variety/status/9704741…
Just hearing about #Oscars90 nominated doc Strong Island? Directed by Yance Ford, the first openly trans directing nominee. Make a note - it’s streaming on Netflix! Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=h64qugj_… #DoYouKnowMyBrother
Who Are Daniela Vega and Yance Ford, the Transgender Artists Nominated at the 2018 Oscars? instyle.com/news/2018-oscars… via @InStyle
"We're being citizens tonight. It's been an 8 year journey for Yance. You can't imagine the breadth of what's been brought to this. The imagination of all artists - cinematographer, editor, everyone. A lot of people played an important role." @mrdannyglover on the red carpet!
TEAM STRONG ISLAND NOW! "People & Entertainment Weekly Red Carpet Live" #RedCarpetLive teapaw.org/i/events/9642757822132…
Be sure to watch #TheOscars red carpet coverage beginning at 5 PM Eastern and holler when you see Yance Ford and Joslyn Barnes! teapaw.org/theacademy/status/9703…
Watch it on Netflix before the #Oscars! teapaw.org/logotv/status/97035835…
Strong Island is a MUST-SEE. The Director, Yance Ford, is the first out transgender person to receive an Oscar nomination in the documentary category! 👏 logo.to/2xBdCtA
Likewise - honored to be amongst our fellow doc nominees! teapaw.org/ferasfayy/status/97037…
I wish all my friends who are nominated for their extraordinary movies the best.
Any film that wins will add a lot of value to our world. @IcarusNetflix
@StrongIslandDoc @AbacusMovie and @FacesPlacesFilm
It is a great honor to be with you all.