Final Video Project Pitch

For my video project I would like to interview a man who served 5 years in prison. While the subject of his conviction will be mentioned, I hope to get his view on what led him to a life in the streets and get his take on black masculinity: what it means and what he views his role as a man to be in regards to his community, his upbringing, and from society as a whole. This weekend I’ll be attending a photo exhibition in Philadelphia that is showcasing photos of the variety of ‘black man’ taken by black female photographers. I will use footage from the event for imagery and to give the story dimension.