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April 27, 2012

| Sowelle

Inside Scoop: A conversation with writer Cassandra Cooper

It would take a while to cover Cassandra’s bio, so let me get to the crux.  Cassandra Cooper is quietly on the verge of becoming a force, a major player in the industry.  They’ll be much more about this later.  For now, we are so fortunate to have her display her writing chops for this episode of Front Seat Chronicles.  I recently caught up with her about her intense episode, “If I Tell U.”

Hey Cassandra, I know you’re incredibly busy, so thanks for taking time for this.

No problem, I’m very excited about this project so I will find the time for it, and you.
Among the many things you’re doing, how did you come to be involved with Front Seat Chronicles?
Well I initially  pitched an idea for a webseries to PIC.TV on the topic of HIV/AIDS. When series creator Allen Sowelle  showed me a few episodes of the series I thought this was a good way to get the conversation going.
****SPOILER ALERT****When I was editing this episode, most of the feedback could be summed up in one word – “damn.”  It’s that impactful.  How did you come to choose this topic?
LOL. I love to hear it has the “Damn” factor because that is what is needed sometimes to get people’s attention and that was exactly the point of the piece.  The topic was natural choice for me as it’s a lifelong cause of mine. When I was 13 years of age, I had a moped accident, was pronounced dead. Well obviously I survived , when i awoke, I was informed I had,  received a blood transfusion. Nearly a year later I was notified the blood may have been tainted. Out of 100 recipients in that time frame I was the only one who WAS NOT positive. The angst I felt waiting on those results , and then the relief when I got the “All clear” lead me to be a proponent very early on. My passion for spreading awareness is as strong today as it has ever was, because i knew it would not be limited to the gay community as most originally thought. My best friend is also living with HIV and has for the past 20 years so I get an up close and personal view of what that’s like also.
With nearly 90% of HIV transmissions due to heterosexual contact,  in 2010 alone, according to the CDC, African-American women accounted for over 33% of all female AIDS diagnoses in the US.  Five times more that Latinas, nearly 23 times more than White women.  What do you see as the number one cause, and where do you see the biggest disconnect?
We do not have open dialog in our homes, churches and the like and sadly many still operate under the he looks clean, she looks clean mentality. They don’t recognize the face of HIV/AIDS is one that looks very much like their own. Many of our men, populate the prison system and some sadly lead alternate down low lifestyles so a good many women do not even know they are at putting themselves at risk, because again we are basing sexual relationships off of appearances alone.
In increasing awareness around prevention in the African-American community, where should it start?  Or where should the emphasis be placed?
IT starts in the home, at the schools, at the churches. wherever the nucleus of your community is. They have  an obligation to encourage women to be proactive when it comes to SAFER SEX.
When I was directing this episode, I mentioned if I could just work with Walter and Patrice over and over, I will have had a career fulfilled.   What do you think about their portrayals of your words?
 Walter brought it home for me. I could see his fear and his hopes all slip away at the prospect of the unknown. I am already writing something else with him in mind. He is the next coming. I thought Patrice was credible as well, but Walter really sucked me in. I got goosebumps.
What do you hope is the main takeaway from this episode?
 Get tested, Have safer sex.
Cassandra, thank you for enriching our series with your script.  I hope we did it justice.
It was my pleasure, I’m working on the next installment for those two. I think we all want to know what happens next, right?

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March 14, 2012

| Alley Pezanoski-Browne

Episode 10: What Are You Going to Tell Them?

In this episode, having spent a couple of nights in jail, Erica is confronted by her friend Ana on how she’s going to break the news to her children.

Writer/Director: Allen L. Sowelle
“Anna”: Mimi Fuenzalida
“Erica”: Jillian Easton

Resources for people dealing with domestic violence

This article highlights some root causes of domestic abuse.

http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/what-causes-domestic-violence/

This article is about the effect on Children.

http://www.stopvaw.org/effects_of_domestic_violence_on_children.html

This PDF offers some hard facts about domestic violence.

http://www.ncadv.org/files/DomesticViolenceFactSheet(National).pdf

Here’s an organization that offers info on women’s shelters.

http://www.sheltersforwomen.org/

As does this one. http://www.womenshelters.org/

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/domestic_violence_abuse_types_signs_causes_effects.htm

Other resources for

http://www.thebeehive.org/search/node/domestic%20violence

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February 15, 2012

| Alley Pezanoski-Browne

Episode 6: Salvation Released

When Sharon is released from jail, she tries to pull herself and her partner Terry away from their old bad habits. Will she succeed?

Writer/Director: Nikol Hasler
“Sharon”: Brandice Brenning
“Terry”: Stefan Rollins

Read more about the episode in this interview with Writer/Director Nikol Hasler.

Resources for people who have been convicted of a crime and/or struggle with addiction

While meth addiction is touched on in this episode, there are other deep issues that are explored – including the discrimination people who have been convicted of a crime face when they exit incarceration. Finding employment with a record, avoiding the people and places that will trigger a relapse, and proving to society at large that they are dedicated to improving their lives are all difficulties they face.

But there are resources that can help:

  • Workforce development program for ex offenders
  • Finding a Job with a Record
  • Tips for Avoiding Probation Violation
  • FAQs About Probation
  • Support For Female Re-entry
  • Women’s Prisons Association housing toolkit
  • Resources for people leaving jail or prison in New Jersey
  • Resources for ex-felons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New Mexico, North Carolina, New York, and Stockbridge
  • Resources for ex-felons in Chicago, Illinois

Other important information:

  • How to Leave Co-dependent Relationships
  • Meth Take Action Center
  • Help Substance Abuse and Addiction
  • Getting Help with Drug Addiction
  • Getting Help with Meth Addiction

Join this forum to talk with others who are looking for employment opportunities for felons.

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