INTRODUCING THE HOOD BABIES SERIES:
THE BLOCK
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EPISODE 1: THE AMERICANO DREAM
In the first installment of the official Hood Babies' play, "The HOOD BABIES Tapes", we get a glimpse into the world of the 7 babies. This episode delves into the inner workings of Desmond's dilemma- The Americano Dream.
As Dezzy chases his dream of becoming wealthy, Buba questions the motive behind his aspirations.
EPISODE 2
INTRODUCING COCO- COMING SOON
EPISODE 3
INTRODUCING BRANDON- COMING SOON
TAKE THE SURVEY
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HOOD BABIES THEME SONG
“the Block” demo
This 6 min. video is a draft of The HOOD BABIES Tapes” play. This demo served as the starting point for the structure of the play.
HOOD BABIES IN HARLEM
Filmed by the legendary Kelee Williamson-Hall
This 28 min. short film shows the adventures of HOOD BABIES as we take Desmond to Harlem. We see reactions from the public as we travel on the C train and 125th St. while passing by the iconic Apollo Theatre. Community reactions and random encounters give insight on the authentic expressions of culture in Harlem.
DESMOND!
THE SHORT FILM
HOOD BABIES Photoshoot
2 MIN. BTS CLIP
WEAVING THE PIECES TOGETHER
20 MIN. DOCUMENTARY FILM
BEGINNING HOOD BABIES
5 MIN. PROCESS VID