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“In the Pines (Oakland)“ Produced and Directed by Rashidi Natara iTunes: Still photograph taken by Kristian “Dior“ Harper “In the Pines (Oakland)“ is a docu-narrative born from the direct impact gun violence has on black women. Music, fiction and reality are folded together in a visual piece that blurs reality and scripted drama to capture a mother's emotional spiral after her son is gunned down by law enforcement. Crew: Director/Producer: Rashidi Natara Harper Cinematographer: August Thurmer Associate Producer: Kristian 'Dior“ Harper Editor/Sound Design: Jeremy Leaird-Koch Colorist: Santiago Padilla Music: Fantastic Negrito Cast: Fantastic Negrito - Xavier Dphrepaulezz Renee Moncada McElroy - Mom Thomas Makai McElroy - Son (Innocence) Tywon Johnson - Friend (Persistence) Cyrus Dizon - Friend (Determination) Master Scott - Friend (Courage) Mothers Who Lost Sons To Gun Violence: Marilyn Washington Harris - Mother of Khadafy Washington Lorrain Taylor - Mother of Obadiah & Albade Taylor East Bay Dragons: “Easy“ “Doc“ “Ray Ray“ “Pohop“ Band: Xavier Dphrepaulezz, lead vocal Tomas Salcedo, guitar Nathan Pedley, bass Joshua Nash, keys DaQuantae “Q“ Johnson, drums Special Thanks: Malcolm Field Phil Lorraine Taylor Marilyn Washington Harris Zsa Zsa Check out the website for tour dates, merch, and more: Facebook: Twitter: Soundcloud:
