Be The Bridge - Christmas 2021 (Audio Only)
In this fun holiday episode, Founder and Podcast host Latasha Morrison chats with her friend and Be the Bridge’s Director of Programs, Patricia Taylor, about all things Hallmark! They discuss the progress Hallmark has made over the years in their movies regarding diversity and representation in all forms. (Be prepared for a few spoilers!) Tasha and Patricia even dream up their own Hallmark movie. And then we go from movies to music when Tasha chats with friend and Be the Bridge podcast producer and editor, Travon Potts. They dive into some of the work Travon has done and the important role music plays in film and in our lives. It is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!
Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown
Producer, Editor & Music By - Travon Potts
Transcriber - Sarah Connatser
Quotes:
“It’s like that spirit that we say we want all year round where people are kind to each other and love each other. And you know it's gonna be a nice ending. Like there's nothing wrong with having that comfort, you know?” -Patricia Taylor
“When I watch TV I want to escape. So I don't want the same trauma that's happening in the world on my TV, especially Christmas movies.” - Latasha Morrison
“The kitchen is really sacred in our community.” -Latasha Morrison
“When you can identify with something off-screen when you're watching the movie, it just makes you feel seen.” - Latasha Morrison
“Us as Black folks, we want to feel our music.” - Travon Potts
“Just with the sound of the music, I feel the yams and the collard greens and the macaroni and cheese!” -Travon Potts
Links:
Become a financial partner with Be the Bridge here: bethebridge.com/give/ Shop the Be the Bridge store here: shop.bethebridge.com/
Patricia Taylor: instagram.com/patricia_a_taylor
Travon Potts: travonpotts.com instagram.com/travonpotts ientstudiosatl.com
Podcast link: https://podlink.to/BeTheBridgeSocial handles/links: Instagram: @LatashaMorrisonTwitter: @LatashaMorrisonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LatashaMMorrison/Official Hashtag: #bethebridge
