*New York, NY – At age 26, on the same day Donald Trump was elected in 2016, Michael Tubbs became the youngest and the first African American mayor of his hometown of Stockton, California.
From HBO and Directed By Emmy® Winner Marc Levin (HBO’s One Nation Under Stress, Class Divide) comes STOCKTON ON MY MIND, which chronicles Tubbs’ extraordinary personal and political journey, exploring how growing up amid poverty and violence shaped his vision for innovative change.
To expand on the civic subject matter in their latest documentary, HBO today announced the launch of its digital Action Series – an educational experience that will motivate documentary fans, social justice organizers, political activists, and community figures alike to follow in Michael Tubbs’ footsteps and make a difference in their communities. The multi-day series of interactive digital live chats kick off today, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 through Friday, August 8. Programming includes topical discussions around the Prison Pipeline, Voter Registration/Suppression, and more led by the mayor himself, Van Lathan, Angela Rye, and a slew of other prominent activists. All events will be released by the participants on their social profiles and will live on the HBO website. A direct link can be found HERE.
In the spirit of Tubbs’ push to “Upset the Setup” and his willingness to step into action for his city, each digital event and conversation will tie into a local direct-response by viewers and attendees, sparking both conversation and action in real-time. Tubbs has implemented innovative solutions for issues including violent crime, poverty, and homelessness, and the subsequent digital series will allow viewers to take these matters into their own hands in an informed and responsible manner. Programming will also highlight and celebrate partner organizations, community activists, organizers, and advocates making a difference on a local and national scale today.
“HBO is committed to great storytelling and inspiring activism. The themes of Michael Tubbs’ extraordinary documentary, touch upon experiences that are all too real, and disproportionately affect many people, especially black and brown communities, who suffer the most when it comes to voter suppression,” said Jackie Gagne, Senior Vice President, Multicultural Marketing, WarnerMedia Entertainment. “We created the digital Action Series in order to organically and respectfully engage audiences in discussions around the topics of social justice and political activism in their respective communities.”
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Thursday 7/30: Culture Closeup
- Killer Mike (Rapper, Activist) joins Mayor Tubbs in an exclusive chat to discuss the film and its themes as well as Mayor Tubbs’ continued fight for social justice.
Friday 7/31: Action Series – Boomerang Effect
- Van Lathan (Host and Media Personality) and Lavelle Hawkins (Former NFL Player, Edison High School Asst Football Coach) explore civic engagement. Find out more about the benefits of returning home to plant new roots in the community and working towards local social change.
Monday 8/3: Action Series – Voter Registration
- Angela Rye (Political and Cultural Commentator) and Franchesca Ramsey (Author, Host, Activist) explore voting myths, the importance of voting, how to stay informed, and best practices for making sure your voice counts during election year in a pandemic.
Tuesday 8/4: Action Series –Activism at Any Age
- Blair Imani (Activist, Author) and Jasmine Dellafosse (Community Organizer, Gathering for Justice) discuss youth activism, how parents can have conversations with their children about what’s going on in the community, and how people of all ages can make an impact. Tune into this discussion to learn how every generation can get involved and have their voices heard.
Tuesday 8/4: Docs Club
- Eunique Jones Gibson (Founder, Because of Them We Can) and Jen Winston (Writer, Activist) engage in a unique discussion via Instagram Live with fans who are encouraged to participate by sharing their questions about the film and its subject matter.
Wednesday 8/5: Action Series – School to Prison Pipeline
- Frederick Joseph (Author, Activist, Marketer), Samuel “Sammy” Nunez (Founder and Executive Director, Fathers & Families of San Joaquin) and Raymond Aguilar (Senior Youth Mentor, Fathers & Families of San Joaquin) discuss the impact of the school to prison pipeline on communities of color and look at Stockton as an example of how to promote the advancement of youth and families in disenfranchised communities.
STOCKTON ON MY MIND premiered on HBO, Tuesday, July 28 at 9PM ET/PT and available to stream on HBO Max.
For more information visit: https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/stockton-on-my-mind
source:
Chet Mehta
PR Dept.
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