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Quality: Blu-Ray | Release date: November 12, 2019 |
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Duration: 95 min | Original title: Digging for Weldon Irvine |
what we have been up to. Cooking in the kitchen with the voice of Weldon Irvine snd trust of his family and closest friends as my guide. #indiefilmmaker #weldonrecordedeverything #trabajandoduro #pocodinero #pleaselistentomydemo #cassettetapes #thehardpart #adobepremiere #documentary #weldonirvine
@mrchuckd_pe (born day salute!) reminiscing about and representing for mAster Wel. He touched the WORLD as both a musician and an activist. @analoglady with the Alley-Oop #diggingforweldonirvine #Weldonirvine #masterwel #strongisland #indiefilm #JamaicaQueens #doclifer
Weldon J. Irvine, Jr 10/27/43 - 04/09/02 #diggingforweldonirvine #weldonIrvine #jazzdocumentary #hamptonuniversity #jamaicaqueens #vinylgram
my documentary filmmaking life. behind the scenes. this is the 'easy' part. #setlife #Repost @weldonirvinefilm • • • • • • This amazing short was filmed and edited by MJoy films @merisajoyfilms and it gives us a fresh breath. See us Behind the scenes creating the setting for @wellsz_fargo Interview in this documentary About his father, Weldon J. Irvine, jr. Check his bio for new music - As heard in this clip. music is the key. #mjoyfilms #fargo #fiscallysponsored by #fromtheheartproductions #weldonirvine #indiefilm #guerillafilmmaking #tealoctopus #setlife #madeinpeerspace #indiefilmmaker #documentarylife #doclifer #docnrollfest #weldonirvine
Take a look at this outtake from the upcoming documentary, "Digging for Weldon Irvine." I am so excited about this film. Everyone should know the name Weldon Irvine and my man, Victorious DeCosta, is going to make that happen. For more info, please visit: www.weldonirvinefilm.com. #WeldonIrvine #MasterWel #DiggingForWeldonIrvine #VictoriusDeCosta #YoungGiftedAndBlack
The ending credits of my Galt MacDermott interview that aired on the "Rare Groove Revolution" May of 2002. I had dedicated this entire episode to the late Weldon Irvine Jr. who had passed away a few weeks prior (pardon the on screen grammatical errors by the way). And since we're on the topic of Weldon, be sure once again to check out my interview with "Digging For Weldon" filmaker Victorious Decosta @victoriouswashere @weldonirvinefilm as he talks about the film along with the importance of Weldon Irvine's musical legacy. Check it out this coming Saturday at midnight on my show "Lyrix To Go" (90.3 Fm WHPC). #galtmacdermott #dufferinf #raregrooverevolution #victoriousdecosta #diggingforweldonirvine #lyrixtogo #903whpc #djsoulero
i play it too cool sometimes. this appearance as a guest on @swaysuniverse is a Serious rose that I never stopped to smell because it was seriously in the middle of a flood of loss and emotion... but the show had to go on. literally. I am eternally thankful to @kellykinkaid for saying yes to @chevonmedia and inviting me. thank you and salute to @realsway for all. #nomediatraining #ilearntho #indiefilm #documentarylife #kellykinkaid #imabeonthetvmama #downtownbrooklynkids #eastFlatbush #mentalhealth #filmmaker #imacitizen #ididntfidget #shade45 #swayinthemorning #shootfilmsnotpeople #endthestigma #filmlife
Gone but not forgotten . . . . . #jazz #vinyl #funk #records #nowspinning #vinyljunkie #vinylcollection #soul #recordcollection #donblackman #hiphop #jazzfunk #ninasimone #nowplaying #vinylcollector #music #recordcollector #vinyligclub #yasiinbey #vinyladdict #jazzlegend #raregroove #vinylcommunity #documentary #jazzvinyl #hiphopculture #spiritualjazz #musicdocumentary #cratedigging
Weldon Irvine's first musical was called "Young, Gifted & Broke". #jazzfunk #weldonirvine #audelcoawards #billieholidaytheatre #younggiftedandblack #diggingforweldonirvine
Weldon wrote the lyrics of this song at a traffic light on 42nd Street and 8th Avenue; stopping traffic until he was done. #Repost @lisasimoneofficial • • • • • • This daughter of a revolutionary sat beside my mother as she and Weldon Irvine, jr wrote TO BE YOUNG GIFTED AND BLACK. I was 11 years old. Mom looked at me and said: « You need to know who you are and where you come from! » In her heart she hoped it would become our Black National Anthem. I watch the news and am both enraged and saddened to see my country at war as the world watches. My mother gave up every chance at happiness, wealth, and success to speak out against the injustices that ran rampant in her day. I hear her voice echoing warnings and making plans in case our plight became so dire we had to rise up as a people and take a stand. I have to ask: Has that time come? What happens now? ?? Cette fille d’un révolutionnaire était assise à côté de ma mère alors qu’elle et Weldon Irvine avaient écrit POUR ÊTRE JEUNE DONNÉ ET NOIR. J'avais 11 ans. Maman m'a regardé et m'a dit: «Tu dois savoir qui tu es et d'où tu viens! »Dans son cœur, elle espérait que cela deviendrait notre hymne national noir. Je regarde les informations et je suis à la fois furieux et attristé de voir mon pays en guerre sous le regard du monde entier. Ma mère a renoncé à toutes les chances de bonheur, de richesse et de succès pour dénoncer les injustices qui sévissaient à son époque. J'entends sa voix résonner dans les avertissements et faire des plans au cas où notre situation deviendrait si terrible que nous devions nous lever en tant que peuple et prendre position. Je dois demander: est-ce que le moment est venu? Qu'est-ce qui se passe maintenant? #history #repeating #tobeyounggiftedandblack #ninasimone #revolutionary #unitedstatesgoddamn
My fly badge means the world because it signifies that I made the right plays with the right people at the right time. However, it's physical value is only redeemable 'then and there'. Monday must come. The business cards, the pages of notes taken at the panels, well... they are nothing without application. Back to work I go with laser beam focus. YusufHawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn coming soon to a Home Box Office near you. @HBO Thank you ABFF @abff #abff2019 #hbo2019 #producerlife #documentarylife #MutaAliJevonCharlesandI #lightboxmedia #twofeaturesinayearYIKES
making movies is hard. making an independent movie is harder. making an independent movie as a first-time filmmaker with a first-time is incredibly hard. This is why we act for so much help. The production of the film, you know...the artsy part is fun, but it is difficult to string together. For Digging for Weldon Irvine, we raised about 30K. That is all, but it ee are hustlers and it was enough for us to get out of the valley. Even when the film is "done" - it can't be distributed (aka brought to your home, sold, streamed or neighborhood movie screen) until we cut the red tape so to speak. While we have many great relationships with interested parties - we need help. Marketing and Publicity costs money - and if we do not earn a Sales Agent - we will have to distribute ourselves (See the Dolomite movie for more insight). This image is a repost from our Fiscal Sponsor - we are so proud that YOU have made it so they want to honor and feature OUR efforts. Please check our bio for a link to donate. From the Heart is a 501(c)3 entity and so your donations count as a charitable act. HELP. Until then, we will continue crossing our fingers, hoping that the next festival brings Digging for Weldon Irvine to a theater near you. #Repost @fromtheheartproductions • • • • • • Our top fundraising #documentary for Oct @weldonirvinefilm is the story of Weldon J. Irvine, Jr. writer, composer and mentor to dozens of Jazz & Hip Hop's greats and one time Music Director of Miss Nina Simone. It's a tale of a time capsule buried alive. It is one of music and stewardship, with a sensitive analysis of mental wellness. You can catch the directors cut this Nov 19th at @bigapplefilmfestival #weldonirvine #jazzdocumentaryfilm . . . . . #eastchicago #musicdocumentary #supportindiefilm #indiefilmmaker #blackfilmsmatter #fiscallysponsored #fiscalsponsorfriday #taxdeductible #taxdeductibledonations #musicdocumentary #indiefilmmaking #jazzdocumentary #jazzradio #filmfestival #docnrollfest
Listen in the bio! Great interview with #indiefilmmakers Victorious De Costa @victoriouswashere (Director) and G-Clef Cavaseno @chambermusik (Executive Producer). This interview is full of behind-the-scenes info, Weldon anecdotes Jazz and FUNK! Thank you Kyle Eagle! #weldonirvine #indiefilmmaker #jazzfunk #jazzrockfusion #hamptonuniversity #musicdocumentary #jazzdocumentary
Weldon Irvine is known as many things; but he saw himself first and foremost as a WRITER. It didnt begin or end with music. One of the things Weldon did for money when music didnt pay the bills (so to speak) was hustle at the race track. Weldon created a system and most people say that he rarely lost for a while. He usually won big. He said that greed and lack of discipline were the only causes of his losses. His opinion on the matter was sought after. We discovered articles featuring from publications as reknown as the Washington Post. These people had no idea that he was a music great (sadly. most still do not). When he won, he won big. When he lost, he lost bigger. This isn't your typical jazz story. Jazz stories are not typical. This film will be more than the music. #aqueduct #belmont #gambling #weldonirvine #americanturfmagazine #adobepremier #documentaryfilm #robbiedavis #horsejockey #vintagemagazine #horseracing #documentarylife #indiefilm
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SCREENING ALERT 10/26/19 ATLANTA, GA Peachtree Village International Film Festival @pviff 11/14/19 LONDON, ENGLAND Doc'N Roll Film Festival @docnrollfilms 11/17/19 MINNEAPOLIS, MN Sound Unseen Film Festival @soundunseen ( @MovieMakerMag 25 Coolest Film Festivals list) The Director's Cut of #DiggingForWeldonIrvine will be screened several times before it's actual 2020 Commercial release - and our director Victorious De Costa @VictoriousWasHere will be right there to watch and discuss it with you. While we are not able to be everywhere we want to be (which is wherever YOU are!) we are Proud to have screenings at the above festivals. Check the link in our bio to find out how to get passes. (And how to help us with the film's release!) ? @brilfalcon #DiggingForWeldonIrvine #Weldonirvine #pviff #soundunseen #twincities #twincitiesjazzfestival #minneapolisjazz #atlantajazz #musicdocumentary #blackfilmmakers #barbicantheatre #londonjazzfestival #londonjazz #docnrollfest #tryloncinema #blackfilmsmatter
This pic was literally supposed to be only 3 people and then errrbodyyyy poured in ??? Great day with the fam at a special screening of @weldonirvinefilm ? (P.S. the reason I look so weird in this pic is because I’m talking ? to @welzfargomusic which is our usual MO ?) #cousins #iactuallyleftthehouseforonce #ganggang
Ms. Eulah with Weldon Irvine III ( @welzfargomusic ) in front of mAster Wel's childhood home in Phoebus, Virginia. Ms. Eulah was Weldon Irvine Jr.'s neighbor on the block. This house is now off-campus housing for students of Hampton University (@hamptonuonline ). If the students don't know the history, they will soon. One of the most enriching parts of this documentary process was the honor of helping a young man reconnect with the history and soul of his Father. #Weldonirvine #hamptonuniversity #documentaryfilm #hampton #danceWithMyFatherAgain #masterwel #docnyc #jazzdocumentary #docnrollfest #indiefilm #BoyMeetsMan #ManMeetsBoy #guerillafilmmaker #piratepage
#tbt My first time in England... maybe 2005? This wasn't the ill pose - I was trying to protect myself from the camera. I was no angel. The 3rd time was 2010 (?) There I am, Dj'ing at The White Rabbit in Plymoth. My 4th time will be November 12 at the Doc'N Roll film festival @docnrollfilms in London where my debut documentary, #DiggingForWeldonIrvine @WeldonIrvinefilm will be showcased. This is very exclusive as the film wont be "out out" until next year. If you are in the area, you can secure your seats via the link in my bio. #barbicantheater #thebarbican #musicdocumentary #indiedocumentary #documentarylife #doclifer #jazzdocumentary #weldonirvine #blackfilmsmatter #supportindiefilm
current situation. color correction. It's almost over. #indiefilmmaker #shoestringbudget #documentarylife #fancyknobsandbuttons #londonfilmscene #weldonirvine #spiritman #doclifer #docnroll #filmlife #pbsguam #docnyc
#motivationmondays I am the key person in my plans. It is easier said than done when you are creeping om the come up - but I must get it done, no matter what. Find a way or a make a way before my dreams slip away. #StayLowKeepFiring #ItContinues #Repost @weldonirvinefilm • • • • • • #motivationmonday #WeldonIrvineSchool no.1 In this outtake, Jackie Alexander shares a gift from Weldon Irvine/ mAster Wel thank you @jackienolanyc #weldonirvine #indiefilm #indiefilmmaker #selfdetermination #noexcuses #jackiealexander #hamptonuniversity #JamaicaQueens #stalbans #docnyc #docnrollfest #barebonesfilmfestival #funkjazz #ukjazz #documentarylife #doclifer #musicdocumentary #tealoctopus #mentalwellness #documentary #garyinternationalblackfilmfestival
up late night in the lab, color correction session. It's almost over. Fall is soon upon us. i NEED to know what city we need to bring to. Is #LONDON in the house? How about #CHITOWN or #GARYINDIANA ? #indiefilmmaker #shoestringbudget #documentarylife #fancyknobsandbuttons #londonfilmscene #weldonirvine #spiritman #doclifer #docnroll #filmlife #pbsguam #docnyc #blackfilmsmatter
Today was amazing! I had the pleasure of interviewing Victorious DeCosta on his lovely documentary “Digging for Weldon Irvine”. “Digging for Weldon Irvine” shines light on African- American composer Weldon Irvine, (Young, Gifted and Black) and the reflection of his life as a musical genius that battled mental health. The Q&A was amazing and the feedback was beautiful. ? Thank you @victoriouswashere. You’ve directed a great film that not only focuses on a great composer, but also brings awareness to such an important issue in the black community. ✨✨✨ • • • • #pviff2019 #victoriousdecosta #weldonirvine #ninasimone #mosdef #freddiehubbard #qtip
#FestivalAlert: NEW YORK CITY!! We have just been invited to the Big Apple Film Festival Date - 11/19/19 Time - 8:30pm Venue - Cinepolis Chelsea @cinepolis_ksa Address - 260 W 23rd St. (btwn 7 & 8) Space is limited, I suggest you purchase tix now from the link in our bio #SupportFilmFestivals Thank you @BigAppleFilmFestival In this Outtake ? (will NOT be in the film) The Original Hip Hop Minister, Rev. Conrad Tillard talks about striving to connect mAster Wel with Lauryn Hill. Upcoming Dates London 11/12/19 @docnrollfilms Minneapolis 11/17/19 @soundunseen Check Bio for tix #Weldonirvine #laurynhill #bigapplefilmfestival #doclifer #indiefilmmaker #musicdocumentary #documentarylife #Minneapolisjazz #soundunseenfestival #docnrollfest #londonindie #londonjazz #brooklynfilmmaker #jazzdocumentary #jazzfilm
September 15, 2015 is the day I began production of my first feature length film #DiggingForWeldonIrvine ?? The crew was 3 deep then (Me, Myself and I) and the subject was none other than legendary Dj/Producer Dj Spinna. Thank You @DJSpinna Alot can happen in 4 years. And alot did. I lost my mother to that word we never say -I had to bring myself to somehow accept. I lost my brother to senseless violence I had to bring myself to somehow understand. I've been abandoned by my closest friends - whom I had to bring myself to somehow forgive - but THE SHOW MUST GO ON - and I never stopped. I was playing with #OtherPeoplesMoney (Thank YOU) and beyond that, I made promises to ppl who are now out of this world. I made promises to myself. ???? I assembled a mean team and conducted over 50 interviews. Raised thousands of Dollars. Was validated by my favorite film festival (@DocNyc whatup!) Reviewed hours and hours of audio and video archives and have begun to like then love JAZZ? who knew? I'm proud to say that this film is 4 years old ? and finally in Post-production. This means that the ???? is over and the costly process of Color Correction and Audio Mixing is upon us ?⌨? . Money I dont have, but nothing is more costly than the blood sweat and tears lost during this process. So Im going to make a way. (Help! link in bio) Im proud of myself this morning. Thank you to the @weldonirvinefilm team (in order of appearance) @chambermusik @alyx_gorilla @_scags_ @science_projects_llc @kulturedchild @analoglady @bknyc718ny @tara_negra @mskerritt188 @misterhall78 @robertlbaileyjr please follow the hashtag #indiefilmmaker #weldonirvine #guerillafilmmaker #djspinna #eastflatbush #documentarylife #imabeonthetvmama #tealoctopus #docnrollfest #docnroll #doclifer #ShootfilmsNotPeople #jazz #wbgo #supportindiefilm
The legend. #Repost @grandear412 • • • • • • ?? #weldonirvine #onyourtimeline #masterteacher #hishomielooklikeanewbornbabygod #pianoaintplayingitself #jazzysensations #jazzbuilt #youfeelme #videoedits #grandearvideo
Join me as I re-air my interview with filmmaker Victorious Decosta @victoriouswashere @weldonirvinefilm as he discusses his upcoming documentary film "Digging For Weldon Irvine" on "Lyrix To Go" (90.3 FM WHPC) this coming Saturday at midnight. https://www.ncc.edu/studentlife/whpcradiostation/ #victoriousdecosta #raregroovesession #903whpc #djsoulero
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