In this revealing and frank interview, former-gang members & anti-violence activists Vidal Guzman & Chris Williams peel back the layers of prejudice and marginalization to explore the root causes of violence. Cycles of recidivism, systemic abuse, violent over-policing, and self-defense-driven cycles of retaliation uncover a deeper, more complicated story than the classist/racist stereotypes we’re often fed.
Read MoreA quick prose written from the first few nights in Nairobi
Read MoreWith crime at an all-time low, NYPD Chief of Detectives, Dermont Shea, is spear-heading a new media frenzy to encourage the city to continue spending millions in policing: Gangs are Coming Back. But are they?
Read MoreHappy Labor Day! Take a look at the teaser of our latest doc: Shaw Boyz, which follows the groups of Black & Latinx skaters formed after the creation of DC's very first public skate park.
produced by Joshua Lopez directed & edited by Paul Notice
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Read MoreThe idea of #travelingabroad alone has always haunted me..
Read MoreThis is one of the very first doc series I created with Glenn Quentin. The Heights follows a group of black & latinx actors living in Washington Heights, who are also performing in the musical, “The Heights.”
Read MoreI wanna spotlight one of our favorite clients: Eugenia Shea Butter Co. They’ve been with us since the beginning, and are a Black-owned Mother-Daughter team that supports thousands of women farmers in Ghana.
Cheers,
Paul N.
I remember visibly shaking when I first heard Taylonn Murphy Sr. tell this story. The cruelty and lack of empathy involved in how the officer regarded the boy is exactly the sort of trauma over-policing invites into our neighborhoods.
Read MoreWe're back! Episode 1 of Season 2 is here: Eric B. for Presi- *cough* Eric Holder for President? Plus, we introduce a new spin-off series - "Single 30 Suck." Plus! Rashonda debuts her new single "Is it Late?" - Paul Notice Like. Share. Love.
Read MoreHere's a client I worked with a couple of months ago for a GoFundMe Campaign. The video I shot and edited for her above is what pushed her campaign to the next level - and wayyy past her fundraising goal.
Read MoreHarriet. Tubman. Demon. SLAYER. 'Nuff said.
Read MoreHere's a sneak peek of "No Homo No Hetero," an upcoming documentary shot & edited by our Paul Notice and produced by Glenn Quentin , along Heru Kut & David J. Cork.
Read MoreI've always complained about this bizarre trope we see in modern films. Checkout this awesome video that examines the use of "abduction as romance" in entertainment.
Read MoreSoul Flute Activated...
Read MoreHere’s an old trailer about a new episode coming up on The Notice Blog! Featuring Derrick Langeneckart of Alpha Brewing Co.
Read MoreYour Official Theme Song for the Week | The Stylers Riddem Mix
Read MoreThe Notice Blog is Coming Black! (..you gotta watch the video to get the joke.)
Read More"When all else fails.. pat your afro with the palm of your hand." - Melanie Charles
Read MoreCheck out some #BlackGirlMagic in Melissa Mickens’ “Shampagne.” I was privileged enough to edit their second season, and YOU, dear friend, must WATCH ALL OF IT!! (I don’t know why I’m screaming.)
Read MoreA lot can be said in a picture.
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