MK324: We Need A Resolution (Dave Chappelle/Netflix Transphobia, Rust Set Tragic Shooting, Dia De Los Muertos History & How not to Appropriate, Aaliyah)
This week Avi Roque (they/them) joins the conversation. We start off with an important discussion about Dave Chappelle and the effect his hurtful actions are having on the Trans community. Maybe he should be listening to this episode right? Next, we talk about the tragedy that happened on the Rust set with the death of Halyna Hutchins. What does this mean for the safety of film sets moving forward? How will people trust this won't happen again? Then in the main Korner Avi gives us an E-D-U-C-A-T-I-O-N on the well known holiday Dia De Los Muertos. We dive into the history of it and what it really means. James and Avi also discuss their heritage and what they`ve learned about themselves in the process and that Grandpa Russell had a lot of kids!
Guest Co-Host: Avi Roque (They/Them) is a Latine, Trans, Nonbinary actor & voice artist. Most recently, you can watch them on Disney’s Animated Series, The Owl House, as the voice behind Nonbinary character, Raine Whispers. Avi is also the narrator of several audiobooks, including New York Time's Best-Seller, Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. Lastly, they are happily engaged to TV Writer, Christina Nieves, together parenting 2 sweet cats, Benny & Ru. aviroque.com
REFERENCE LINKS:
Rust Tragedy, What We Know So Far...
Vulture - EXPLAINERS UPDATED OCT. 27, 2021 ‘No One Has Been Ruled Out’ of Facing Charges in Rust Shooting, Says SheriffThe Mary Sue - What We Know About Fatal Rust Accident That Took the Life of Cinematographer Halyna HutchinsDave Chappelle:
The Cut- All the Fallout From Dave Chappelle’s Controversial New SpecialVulture - Dave Chappelle the Comedy RelicWhat A Day - How Chapelle Fueled a Netflix WalkoutDia De Los Muertos:
THE HISTORY OF DIA DE LOS MUERTOS AND WHY YOU SHOULDN’T APPROPRIATE ITPBS - Beyond Sugar Skulls: The History and Culture of Dia de los MuertosThe Native Roots of Dia De Los MuertosThe History of Day of the DeadDay of the Dead history: Ritual dates back 3,000 years and is still evolving
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