Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with Arthur Egeli, director & producer of The Black Emperor of Broadway. Arthur is a fine artist and a filmmaker. He has produced and directed five feature films and sold over a dozen original screenplays, including the award winning “The Art of Passion” (Miramax) and “Getting It Real”. For his art, he has received awards from the Portrait Society of America, the Oil Painters of America, and the American Impressionist society.
Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with Award-winning Miriam Kruishoop, Director & Writer of Estilo Americano. Miriam is a Dutch-American writer/director and visual artist. Kruishoop graduated with honors from the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam. The Short Film Estilo Americano tells the timely story of a Mexican-American family divided by politics. What starts as a festive family gathering turns into an explosive showdown when siblings with opposing political views clash. As everyone struggles with their own deeply ingrained beliefs, some painful and shocking truths are revealed.
Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with Bilal Alaji, an entrepreneur, mentor, investor, motivational and public speaker. Bilal, is a transformational leader that uses his platform to inspire and educate others. With over 15 years working with youth in group homes, transitional housing facilities, and corrections, Bilal uses his experiences to motivate youth . “My life is my message”, said Ghandi. So, Bilal, has chosen to use his life’ s story as a way of communicating with today’s youth.