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The Black Eskimo Podcast

David B. Dacosta

The Black Eskimo Podcast is an eclectic mix of weekly episodes alternating between interviews and commentary, encompassing the arts and culture globally.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (TTFF 2021 - Film Reviews...

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/09/28

2021 marks the 16th staging of the Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival. The Caribbean based festival runs from September 22 – 28. This is my second set of film reviews.

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14:28

The Black Eskimo Podcast (Lorraine Jones Molina) Ep #215

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/09/22

Tackling sexual violence and Puerto Rican culture by extension, the short film “Alma” by filmmaker, Lorraine Jones Molina, is visually stunning. The project will be screening at the Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival beginning on September 22nd.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (TTFF 2021 - Film Reviews...

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/09/21

2021 marks the 16th staging of the Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival. The Caribbean based festival runs from September 22 – 28. This is my first set of film reviews.

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10:40

The Black Eskimo Podcast (Ammoye) Ep #213

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/09/20

Juno nominated Reggae fusion singer Ammoye put on a performance clinic this past Friday. The Clarendon, Jamaica born entertainer and her band rocked Toronto’s Lula Lounge stage. September 17th marked the release of Ammoye’s third studio album entitled “Water”. The project is available for purchase on popular platforms such as iTunes, Spotify and others.

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10:08

The Black Eskimo Podcast (Catherine Hernandez) Ep #212

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/09/17

Author Catherine Hernandez published her novel “Scarborough” in 2017. Four years later, that book is now a feature film screening at the Toronto International Film Festival. The harrowing story of three economically deprived families is an unfiltered look into a rarely highlighted reality in Canada. There will be a final screening for the film (in-person) on September 18th at TIFF 2021.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Alexandra Warner) Ep #211

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/09/10

Despite being born in America, filmmaker Alexandra Warner is Trini to the bone. Her pronounced accent speaks to the many years she’s alternated between the Caribbean and the States. Warner’s new documentary, “Forgotten Boys”, is a case study on youth offenders and the Criminal Justice system in Trinidad. The project will be screening at this year’s Caribbean Tales Film Festival beginning on September 8th.

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4:39

The Black Eskimo Podcast (Oscar Peterson: Black &...

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/09/03

Oscar Peterson was a global Jazz superstar. The new documentary, “Oscar Peterson: Black & White”, pays homage to the Canadian born great. It will be screening at the 2021 staging of the Toronto International Film Festival beginning on September 9th.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (CTFF - Film Reviews #2) Ep...

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/08/30

2021 marks the 16th staging of the Caribbean Tales Film Festival. The Toronto based film festival runs from September 8th to 24th. This is my second set of short film reviews.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Juju Stories) Ep #208

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/08/24

Cinematically Nigeria is best known for its Nollywood movement. Three Nigerian filmmakers have joined forces to expand the boundaries of their native country’s film output. “Juju Stories” is a three vignette constructed project delving into the mystical world of witchcraft or Juju as it’s known in Nigeria. I had the opportunity to converse with two-thirds of the filmmaking trio, C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi and Michael Omonua, after the film screened at Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Melissa Haizlip) Ep #207

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/08/20

Melissa Haizlip’s new documentary Mr. SOUL!, is a love letter to her uncle Ellis Haizlip, and “SOUL!”, the ground-breaking television program that he created and hosted. The film is chock-full of priceless archival footage from the show’s five-year run beginning in 1968. A who’s who of the top African-American entertainers of the time. It’s available to view on HBO Max beginning on August 22nd.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Vashni Korin) Ep #206

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/08/18

With a Puerto Rican father and Bajan mother, filmmaker Vashni Korin represents a unique cultural blend. Her new film, “You Can’t Stop Spirit”, examines Carnival in New Orleans, Louisiana. The project will be screening at this year’s Caribbean Tales Film Festival beginning on September 8th.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Akilla's Escape) Ep #205

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/08/16

“Akilla’s Escape” is director Charles Officer’s latest feature film. It had its world premiere at TIFF 2020. The visually stylized crime-drama is available to stream on the Cineplex store, Amazon Prime and other platforms.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Amanda Valle) Ep #204

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/08/13

Amanda Valle wears her love for the Dominican Republic on her sleeve. The American transplant unexpectedly became a filmmaker. Her short, “Back in the Island”, speaks to family and tradition. The project will be screening at this year’s Caribbean Tales Film Festival beginning on September 8th.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Brandon Gordon) Ep #203

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/08/12

Filmmaker Brandon Gordon’s latest short, “Tasha + Xavier”, is essentially a commercial for a clothing store. The engaging dialogue-free film, hints at a promising future. The project will be screening at this year’s Caribbean Tales Film Festival beginning on September 8th.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (CTFF 2021 - Film Reviews...

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/08/09

2021 marks the 16th staging of the Caribbean Tales Film Festival. The Toronto based film festival runs from September 8th to 24th. This is my first set of short film reviews.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Illusionarium & Immersive...

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/07/30

Magic and Art collide. Jamie Allan's Illusionarium and the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit will run throughout the summer here in Toronto. The venues are located at 1 Yonge Street (old Toronto Star Building).

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (All The Streets Are Silent)...

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/07/22

“All The Streets Are Silent” had its world premiere at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. The documentary highlights the relationship between skateboard culture and Hip Hop music from 1987 and 1997 in New York City. Beginning on July 23rd, the film will be playing at select theatres across America.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Myriam Birara) Ep #199

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/07/19

Myriam Birara’s new short film “Imuhira” examines sexism and feminism in equal measure. The Rwandan filmmaker uses her project to stimulate discussion. The film will screen at the 2021 staging of Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Wannabe) Ep #198

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/07/17

From Kim Kardashian to many of today’s IG models, attempts at replicating the Black woman is the goal. But who is to blame, the women faking their identity or the Black men who desire them?

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Mandy Marcus) Ep #197

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2021/07/05

Mandy Marcus is a proud Guyanese-American. Her new short film, Cousins, playfully navigates New York City and represents a feel-good energy. The film screened at the 2021 staging of the Third Horizon Film Festival.It’s currently available to view on YouTube.

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