Films With A Purpose

BHERC TV is a leading world-wide provider of narrative and documentary short and feature films about the African American experience, as well as content from across the diaspora and diverse populations. Offering an affordable streaming entertainment service with paid memberships in over seven countries, BHERC TV members enjoy a wide variety of genres and languages and may watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Film lovers can play..., pause and resume watching without commercials. Films are where groundbreaking storytelling is born, and we honor the magic of both short and feature films told through the lens of African American filmmakers. The internet has enabled the value and diversity of fresh voices to escalate allowing the opportunity for emerging African American filmmakers to reach wider audiences. BHERC TV has positioned itself and stands ready as the launchpad for a new generation of African American filmmakers who want to share their stories on a larger platform. As we travel around the world the one question that we continuously hear; is when we will make the films shown at the festivals, available for viewing outside of the festival venue. The answer; BHERC TV ! The goal of BHERC TV is to provide experiences for Film lovers that will have a long-lasting impact with screenings from our roster of films, as well as accompanying panel discussions, resources and tools. Our filmmakers capture the images and voices of contemporary life in the African American Community. The starting catalogue of films expressing themselves through Animation, Docudrama, and scripted narratives will launch with over 100 short and feature films produced by directors from seven countries from across the globe. BHERC TV will add a minimum of 10 new films monthly. These films bring to fruition our mission of Entertaining, Empowering and Inspiring our community BHERC TV will also showcase films written and directed by middle and high school students from across the country portraying their life experiences. Founded in 1996 by Sandra Evers-Manly, BHERC is a nonprofit, public benefit organization designed to advocate, educate, research, develop, and preserve the history and future of African Americans in film and television. BHERC programs include film festivals, mentoring, book signings, script readings, film and animation contests, scholarships, and other programs and special events. BHERC also recognizes the contributions of African American men and women in front of and behind the scenes in the entertainment industry.

ACTOR JALEEL WHITE AND PREMIERE BLACK CELEBRITIES SHARE SPOTLIGHT WITH EXCEPTIONAL YOUTH IN PBS SPECIAL ‘NOT ALL LOST Oscar-nominated producer teams with PBS KVIE, KVIE2 Sacramento, non-profit organizations The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) and Films With a purpose to debut celebrity driven... reality-based stories of inspirational youth. (Hollywood, CA) During Black History Month 2020 PBS KVIE and KVIE2 airs a special program Not All Lost. This half hour reality-based program is designed to provide inspirational profiles of today’s youth, notably those of color that dispel stereotypes often attached to them. Not all Lost, Shines light on the flip side of a coin that too often lands on the negative. It’s refreshing to see the positive side up, states Glynn Turman, actor/director. The show spotlights inspirational youth. Not all are academically or athletically exceptional. Many are just determined to someday have a normal adult life by whatever positive means necessary. It focuses on their determination to achieve success despite being faced with unfavorable life circumstances and iterating the obstacles that they had to encounter along the way sch as steering clear of gangs, drugs and peer pressure. "There are hundreds of stories about young people of color succeeding in life despite difficult situations. Not All Lost allows us the opportunity to share those stories with the world," says David M. Massey, Oscar-nominated producer. The program features profiles of Peyton Polk A legally Blind Student attending UCLA Brian Dusty Merriweather The Horse Whisperer Marcus Johnson Master Scuba Diver turned Investment Advisor, Principal Johnson Capital The show is hosted by actor Jaleel white. Celebrity interviewers and mentors are: Kym Whitley, actress/writer/comedienne Young and Hungry; James Pickens, Jr., actor Grey’s Anatomy; Glynn Turman, actor/writer/director/producer House of Lies and Nick Cannon, actor/comedian/rapper/ director/writer/producer/television host America’s Got Talent. This program provides truthful truthful accounts using real people, with the intent of filling the void or hunger for affirmative, encouraging stories of today’s young adults. ---more--- P R E S S R E L E A S E The highlighted individuals exemplify that they are Not All Lost. The program airs: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7:30 PM, PBS KVIE; Thursday, Feb. 20, 8:30 AM; and 7:30 PM, PBS KVIE2; Friday, Feb. 21, 1:30 AM, PBS KVIE2; and 4:00 PM, PBS KVIE; Saturday, Feb. 22, 3:00 AM PBS KVIE2; and 7:30 AM, PBS KVIE; Sunday, Feb. 23, 3:30 PM PBS KVIE2, and Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2:00 PM, PBS KVIE2 For additional information log onto www.bherc.org or contact Lura Ball at 323.348.3739 See more

Veils the Musical March 13 & 14, 2020 at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center. Please come out for this magical theatre experience 323-957-4656 www.BHERC.org @restorationstageinc #BlackTheatre #Musical #Stage #LaTheatre #Culture #Community #News #Support #ILoveTheatre #Inspiring

Join me October 26, 2019. My short film Raising Kings is screeing and I would love to see you there. #Film #Filmmaker #short #independent . #Kings #generation #family #hope #love #incarceration #love #generational #news #IamaFanofBlackFilms #BlackHollywood #AAFM #BHERC @bhercdotorg #psychology #relationships #healing

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If you love watching films with Black Actors please support our Festivall #drama #comedy #documentaries #animation #romance #Musicals #Action #Thriller and more

Join B.H.E.R.C. Filmmakers group and Mark Your Calendar October 12, 23-27, 2019. Premiere Faith Based Film Screenings and Celebrating 25 years of #Short #Film #Storytelling #AAFM. Get your tickets BHERC.org.

Join Black Hollywood Education & Resource Center August 17, 2019 for REEL BLACK MEN Pacific Design Center #Short #Film #Festival #Indie #Filmmakers #Storytellers #Directors #Cast #Crew #Producers #Cimema #BHERC Black Hollywood Education & Resource Center

Join us this weekend REEL BLACK MEN moderated by Reggie Gaskins Urban Love Story

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