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A RAISED FIST MIXTAPE: VOL. 1
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THE STORY
A Warrior in the Struggle’s passing, propels three Rights Activists to confront what it means to be “For the People”.
The Film: An Activist Romance Story
Be: A Raised Fist Mixtape Vol.1 is a feature-length documentary spurred by the passing of a local civil rights and hip hop activist, William “Silver B” Richards. Be: Vol.1 propels three Human Rights Activists to look backward and toward the future of the Activism movement in Cleveland, Ohio. With roots going back past the Cleveland Summit (Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, Lew Alcindor), Cleveland, Ohio has a rich and deep history of human, civil, labor, women’s, and the overall struggle for equality.
Examining three distinct periods in the City’s Human Rights Struggle: Boombox: The 80’s and 90’s (the rise and fall of Rap and the Civil Rights movement behind it) Hope and Change: 2000’s (Yes We Can and Occupy), and #HASHTAG: 2012’s to Now (the I Can’t Breathe, BLM and Me Too Era).
Producing Be: Vol.1 are Award Winning Social Justice Activist Laura Cowan and former Best Documentary Winner (Sankofa Soul Food), Chris Kennedy. Bally Sports’ King of The Block Director Joddy Eric Matthews will direct.
Following the story of three Activists, Be: Vol. 1 looks at the sacrifices/successes they’ve made and the hardships that they still continue to face.
The Workshop: Get In Good Trouble
Alongside the film project, Be, we’re introducing our activist training workshop, Good Trouble, which invites participants to learn how to better spark change in today’s world. Geared toward both youth and adults, participants will develop skills through activities and practical lectures. This all-ages, workshop invites its participants to learn how to (in the words of the late Rep. John Lewis) “…make some noise and get in good trouble” during today’s Metaverse Era.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic… Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.
– Rep. John Lewis
Activism is the act of sparking change in your environment using societal or political pressure. Whether through hashtags, memes, viral videos, or social media challenges the Activist toolset is constantly evolving, and students will learn to grow alongside it.
SUPPORT THE PROJECT
Telling Our Story
Be: A Raised Fist Mixtape Vol.1 launched its fundraising campaign here and on GoFundMe where domestic violence advocate, activist, educator, and radio personality Laura Cowan delivered her pitch about the feature-length documentary and why its story needed to be told.
SHOW THEM YOUR SUPPORT
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Determined to use her platform as a means to fight back against injustice, Be: A Raised Fist Mixtape Vol. 1 will provide a behind-the-scenes look at what activists have to go through every day as they fight the good fight.
DONATIONS
With the recent addition of introducing donation rewards for our donors, we’ve opened up our own fundraising campaign in which donations will go towards supporting both the film and the workshop.
SUPPORT THE REAL: Get Your Ticket
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$25 Be A SuperStar Donation
$25 Be A SuperStar Donation
Become a part of our Movement with your contribution! Support the filming of Be: A Raised Fist Mixtape Vol.1. Your Donation will go a long way in helping us complete the vision our Producers have envisioned.
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$50 Be A Movie Maker Donation
$50 Be A Movie Maker Donation
YOUR $50 DONATION INCLUDES:
A SPECIAL THANKS shout-out in the ENDING CREDITS for helping us make this film!
A Be Official Film T-Shirt
Become a part of our Movement with your contribution! Support the filming of Be: A Raised Fist Mixtape Vol.1. Your Donation will go a long way in helping us complete the vision our Producers have envisioned.
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$1240 Be A Executive Producer (Investor)
$1240 Be A Executive Producer (Investor)
YOUR INVESTMENT INCLUDES:
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER STATUS (per Section 181)
(8) Eight Premiere Screening Tickets and Tons of Merch!
(4) VIP Passes to Official After Party
Become a part of our Movement with your contribution! Support the filming of Be: A Raised Fist Mixtape Vol.1. Your Donation will go a long way in helping us complete the vision our Producers have envisioned.
Only one donation form per page allowed
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$600 Be A Producer (Investor)
$600 Be A Producer (Investor)
YOUR INVESTMENT INCLUDES:
PRODUCER STATUS (per Section 181)
Producer Credit in Film
(2) VIP Passes to Official After Party
Your very own 30-second spot on one of our featurettes
Become a part of our Movement with your contribution! Support the filming of Be: A Raised Fist Mixtape Vol.1. Your Donation will go a long way in helping us complete the vision our Producers have envisioned.
Only one donation form per page allowed
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$250 Be An Associate Producer
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YOUR DONATION INCLUDES:
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER STATUS
Associate Producer Credit in Film
Become a part of our Movement with your contribution! Support the filming of Be: A Raised Fist Mixtape Vol.1. Your Donation will go a long way in helping us complete the vision our Producers have envisioned.
Only one donation form per page allowed
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$125 Be A Director
$125 Be A Director
YOUR DONATION INCLUDES:
DIRECTOR LEVEL STATUS
Friends of The Film Credit in Film
A Premiere Screening Pass
You a part of a select group that helped push the Be Movement forward! You will get acknowledgment in the film credits, you will receive a ticket to the premiere screening, and two official Be shirts!
Only one donation form per page allowed
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$75 Be An A-Lister
$75 Be An A-Lister
YOUR DONATION INCLUDES:
A-LISTER LEVEL STATUS
Friends of The Film Credit in Film
You a part of a select group that helped push the Be Movement forward! You will get acknowledgment in the film credits, you will receive a ticket to the premiere screening, and an official Be T-Shirt!
Only one donation form per page allowed
THE WORKSHOP
Preparing For The Future
Alongside the film project, Be, we’re introducing our activist training workshop, Good Trouble that invites participants to learn how to spark change into today’s world. Geared toward both youth and adults, participants will develop skills through activities and practical lectures.
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The Words are ingrained in every activist mind. The Film’s logo is projected as a single thought. Be.
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No Justice No Peace is the Anthem of the Activist. This design is a classic take on the famous ’90s film which only speaks to its fun. Wears and feels great.
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The Words are ingrained in every activist mind. The Film’s logo is projected as a single thought. Be.
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No Justice No Peace is the Anthem of the Activist. This design is a classic take on the famous ’90s film which only speaks to its fun.
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No Justice No Peace is the Anthem of the Activist. This design is a classic take on the famous ’90s film which only speaks to its fun.
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No Justice No Peace is the Anthem of the Activist. This design is a classic take on the famous ’90s film which only speaks to its fun.
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The Words are ingrained in every activist mind. The Film’s logo is projected as a single thought. Be.
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Activism has always had a place in music. Let your voice be heard. The Music Protest Peace Artwork is a unique take on Music in Activism.
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“This is a story that must be told at all cost.”
“It's our job to provide the audience with the history of how we got here.”
ULTRAMAGNETIC FILMS presents a BE: A RAISED FIST VOL.1 production in association with MADWERKZ FILMS
a JODDY ERIC MATTHEWS film
starring LAURA COWAN, AL PORTER, MOASHA VALES
with DR CORNELL WEST and ANDRE “DOCTOR DRE” BROWN, ANDREW HAWKINS, music by MAURICE story by JODDY ERIC MATTHEWS director of photography JODDY ERIC MATTHEWS produced by CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY and LAURA COWAN executive producer JODDY ERIC MATTHEWS directed by JODDY ERIC MATTHEWS.