I really enjoyed watching this film, the cast of characters, the writing, the story, and the sentiment which is true for any parent or guardian; but really resonant as a father of two myself. Its funny of course because its Kevin Hart, but its heartfelt too!
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This is a great short film about the lives of 3 descendants of the Black Panther Party in Oakland, New York, and Chicago. These are the grown kids of some heavy hitters and have some very vulnerable and powerful words to share about their upbringing. With chapters all across the United States and many internationally, the Black Panther Party for Self Defense influenced activism all over the world and still scares the powers that be now. But that came at great sacrifice and as a child of movement parents, I know this one well. I’m happy to see this doc. Please watch it and share it.
Dig this? Check out the dramatic narrative about Fred Hampton Judas and The Black Messiah
Ok here is my first Inspiration board for 2025. A lot of this comes from last year but some of it is brand new. Alright, lets run it down, top to bottom, left to right.
Did you miss the previous inspiration board? Here it is, plus a few more
What’s this? This inspiration board is one of the ways I stay inspired and sane through all of life’s trials, and tribulations, work, etc. I’ve been making inspiration boards full of films, books, music, events, people, artists, movements, and more for over a decade. Do you have an inspiration board? Please share in the comments. Who am I? My name is Rob Liu-Trujillo and I’m an artist working in kid lit, public art, and other disciplines. Go to my website, or follow me on IG or YouTube. You can also cop my first art book here.
I’m still not out of a funk of creativity and a dirth of inspiration but we keep going right? Here are some things I can share with you that caught my eye, ear, or heart. Some I’m sure you already know. Some I’d be happy to introduce you to.
Starting from top to bottom, left to right:
Did you miss the previous inspiration board? Here it is, plus a few more
What’s this? This inspiration board is one of the ways I stay inspired and sane through all of life’s trials, and tribulations, work, etc. I’ve been making inspiration boards full of films, books, music, events, people, artists, movements, and more for over a decade. Do you have an inspiration board? Please share in the comments. Who am I? My name is Rob Liu-Trujillo and I’m an artist working in kid lit, public art, and other disciplines. Go to my website, or follow me on IG or YouTube. You can also cop my first art book here.
This is a really inspiring documentary about “READING RAINBOW” featuring the creators of the incredible show that touched so many of us as youngins. PLEASE watch it, rent it, go see it in theaters, share it. It’s all about spreading the love of reading and learning. #readingrainbow #Documentary #ButterflyInTheSky
Dig this? Check out my last art print “I’m a Reader”
This is a really moving film based on Isabel Wilkerson’s book “Caste” and I encourage you to see it in theaters or at home. Def worth the watch!
Dig this? Check out the trailer for When They See Us about the exonerated 5
A few months ago I stumbled across this documentary. I thought I knew some things, but this not only confirmed them but shed light on lots of new injustices. For anyone who is interested in learning more please watch this full documentary here.
Dig this? Check out this direct action I participated in, in support of an immediate ceasefire in Palestine
Hey fam, I hope you’re well. It has been a rough one for me lately but trying to hold on to it. Check out some of these things that have been dope to me recently. Keep going.
Starting from top to bottom, left to right:
1. Major Taylor Iron Riders -video by The Pro’s Closet (Cycling/Fitness)
2. Odessa– Middle grade graphic novel by Jonathan Hill (book)
3. Giant Robot– Doc about an AAPI magazine/store (film)
4. Monica Martin– Vocalist, songwriter from the midwest (music)
5. El Michel’s Affair x Black Thought– I’m still somehow (music)
6. 1000% Me– Doc about being mixed by W. Kamau Bell (film)
7. Art of Cam Kendell from Fart Quest (art)
8. Hidari– Stop motion animated samurai (stop mo animation)
9. The Nakba– Educational video about the Nakba in Palestine (history)
10. Chang Can Dunk– Narrative film about personal goals (film)
11. Cymone Wilder– is an incredible lettering artist (lettering)
12. This Was Our Pact– All ages graphic novel by Ryan Andrews (book)
13. Moon Girl and the Devil Dinosaur– Animated show based on comic (tv)
14. Endea Owens – Where the Nubians Grow (music)
15. Turning Red– Animated film by Pixar (animation)
16. The Last of Us– Post apocalyptic tv show based on video game (tv)
Did you miss the previous inspiration board? Here it is, plus a few more
What’s this? This inspiration board is one of the ways I stay inspired and sane through all of life’s trials, and tribulations, work, etc. I’ve been making inspiration boards full of films, books, music, events, people, artists, movements, and more for over a decade. Do you have an inspiration board? Please share in the comments.Who am I? My name is Rob Liu-Trujillo and I’m an artist working in kid lit, public art, and other disciplines. Go to my website, or follow me on IG or YouTube. You can also cop my first art book here.
