Benjamin and Brown bring Plainfield to the big screen

June 4, 2012

Plainfield, New Jersey– In an exclusive interview granted to Mark Spivey of the Courier News last week,  critically acclaimed film director Alrick Brown announced that he is collaborating with Plainfield based author and publisher JM Benjamin.  Adapting one of the author’s most insightful works, My Manz and ‘Em into a motion picture to be shot on location in the Queen City later this year.

“This is a story about redemption as much as it is a story about choices”, Benjamin said of his award winning novel turned movie.  “Its also about Plainfield and how we want to show the struggle that everyone can relate to.”    Without spoiling the plot, the story centers around a young man from Plainfield who makes some poor choices and ends up incarcerated.  During years of solitary and through the development of some relationships, he undergoes a spiritual transformation, only to be released back into the same circumstances, torn between family and the streets and forced to make new set of choices.

For Brown, this will be his second feature film and My Manz and ‘Em is a personal quest.  ” I turned down larger projects that would have paid me a lot, but this one had to be told.  I had to make sure this story got told.” Brown’s first film Kinyarwanda, won the Audience Choice Award at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and is currently available on DVD and Video on Demand.

The powerhouse pair intend on making this film with the community in mind and have vowed to include many in the process.  ” We look at this project as a vehicle- as a way to help the community by using local vendors and providing young people with opportunities.” said Benjamin.  ” Yeah the excitement of seeing a major film production in the neighborhood will have an impact on young and old alike. We want to create a buzz. Get some pride going.” Brown said.

Author JM Benjamin and Film Director Alrick Brown join forces to breath life into “Manz and Em” a novel by Benjamin. Principle photography scheduled to begin Fall 2012 in Plainfield , NJ the home town of both men.two also mentioned using student interns as a way to engage community involvement.  ” We can tell this story here and give an opportunity to young people make different choices” Brown also said.

The two also mentioned using student interns as a way to engage community involvement.  ” We can tell this story here and give an opportunity to young people to make different choices” Brown also said.

Both the Director and the Author are working on various angles to achieve the total amount needed to fund the project. Their confidence is attached to the fact that budget will still come in under a million dollars.  ” We know that we can make a high quality movie for less than Hollywood blockbusters.  We are going with a wide release concept not just another straight to DVD project.”  JM’s books continue to sell and his growing legion of fans are eager to see the author take his Tyler Perry ascension to the Pearly Gates of Filmdom.

Set to star Jaimie Hector of HBO’s the Wire, My Manz and ‘Em is already being talked about in film as well as literary circles around the world.  Scheduled to start production in fall of 2012, the film making duo are  setting for a theatrical release in the Summer of 2013.

For more info on My Manz and ‘Em the Movie click here

For info on Alrick Brown click here

For JM Benjamin click here

‘I am Trayvon Martin’ tops April programs on PCTV (April 15,2012)

Here is   the most recent PCTV Schedule.  A new list of programs are being created and released to better serve the viewing needs of the Plainfield Area.  Hope you enjoy.  Send us your comments.  We appreciate feedback!

‘I am Trayvon Martin’ is a must see for everyone!  Please don’t miss this touching look at this tragic event.  Produced by Plainfield Division of Media’s own – Jaimie Glover.  Keep up the outstanding work Jaimie.

*HOT PROGRAMS to watch!*

I am Trayvon Martin,, The Come Up – Independent Music Video Showcase, Plainfield Championship Basketball, PHS Dance , BKS1 Rise Up Event, Ensemble at Kean University,PMUA Taskforce, Our Stories, City Council/BOE meetings….. now you can even watch  movies on PCTV……

Introducing

Piece of Work Cinema Movie Night (Film: Little Shop of Horrors(original)b&w))

PCTV has got something for everyone! (see schedule below 4/15/2012)

Coming Soon-

Hometown Hero 3- Joe Black 

Algeny: The Genetic Factor

 

PCTV Plainfield Cable Television 

Effective 4/16/12

MONDAY:

Monday 12:00 AM Seniors 2011 Fall Fashion Show

Monday 02:30 AM Wood Window Workshop

Monday 05:00 AM Cat Clips

Monday 05:30 AM YMCA Bike Ride and Show 2011

Monday 06:30 AM The Come Up

Monday 07:00 AM The Plainfield Symphony

Monday 08:00 AM The Tuskegee Airman Story

Monday 08:30 AM AKA Black History Month Program

Monday 10:30 AM State of the Business Address

Monday 12:00 PM PHS Dance Ensemble “Journey to Black Dance”

Monday 02:00 PM I-AM-Trayvon Martin Documentary

Monday 03:00 PM The Come Up

Monday 04:00 PM Senior Citizen’s Black History Month Gala

Monday 05:30 PM Lens On Culture

Monday 06:00 PM InnerViews with Dixie Carter

Monday 06:30 PM City Council Special Meeting 3-28-12

Monday 08:00 PM Plainfield Police Recruits Ceremony

Monday 09:00 PM BOE Meeting 3-26-12

TUESDAY:

Tuesday 12:00 AM Senior 2011 Fashion Show

Tuesday 02:30 AM PSA’s

Tuesday 03:00 AM PHS Dance Ensemble “Journey to Black Dance”

Tuesday 05:30 AM Cat Clips 

Tuesday 06:00 AM Plainfield Police Recruits Ceremony

Tuesday 07:00 AM Lens On Culture

Tuesday 07:30 AM Senior Citizen’s Black History Month Gala

Tuesday 09:00 AM BOE Meeting 3-26-12

Tuesday 12:00 PM I CAN Foundation Black History Program

Tuesday 03:00 PM The Come Up

Tuesday 03:30 PM The Tuskegee Airman Story

Tuesday 04:00 PM The Plainfield Symphony

Tuesday 05:30 PM InnerViews with Dixie Carter

Tuesday 06:00 PM Plainfield Boys Basketball (vs. Asbury Park)

Tuesday 07:30 PM Freeholders Monthly Meeting 3-15-12

Tuesday 09:00 PM PMUA Taskforce Report

Tuesday 11:30 PM PSA’s

WEDNESDAY:

Wednesday 12:00 AM Queen City 2011 Walk Run Marathon

Wednesday 03:00 AM YMCA Bike Ride and Show 2011

Wednesday 04:00 AM HPC Wood Window Workshop

Wednesday 06:00 AM WIC Informational Segment

Wednesday 06:30 AM Vintage Views

Wednesday 07:00 AM Freeholders Forum

Wednesday 07:30 AM Freeholders Monthly Meeting 3-15-12

Wednesday 09:30 AM PHS Dance Ensemble “Journey to Black Dance”

Wednesday 11:30 PM The Tuskegee Airman Story

Wednesday 12:00 PM AKA Black History Month Program

Wednesday 01:30 PM I-AM-Trayvon Martin Documentary

Wednesday 02:30 PM The Mayor’s Corner

Wednesday 03:00 PM The Come Up

Wednesday 03:30 PM Freeholders Forum

Wednesday 04:00 PM Hometown Heroes – Alrick Brown

Wednesday 04:30 PM InnerViews with Dixie Carter

Wednesday 05:00 PM Lens on Culture

Wednesday 05:30 PM City Council Meeting 4-2-12

Wednesday 09:00 PM BOE Meeting 3-26-12

THURSDAY:

Thursday 12:00 AM State of the Business Address

Thursday 01:30 AM Senior’s Fall Fashion Show 2011 

Thursday 04:00 AM Queen City 2011 Walk Run Marathon

Thursday 07:00 AM Freeholders Monthly Meeting 3-15-12

Thursday 09:00 AM The Tuskegee Airman Story

Thursday 09:30 AM PHS Dance Ensemble “Journey to Black Dance”

Thursday 11:30 PM I CAN Foundation Black History Month Program

Thursday 12:30 PM Ward 3 Town Hall Meeting

Thursday 03:30 PM The Come Up

Thursday 04:00 PM AKA Black History Month Program

Thursday 06:30 PM City Council Meeting 4-2-12

Thursday 10:00 PM City Council Special Meeting 3-28-12

FRIDAY:

Friday 12:00 AM State of the Business Address

Friday 01:30 PM Plainfield Police Recruits Ceremony

Friday 02:30 PM PSA’s

Friday 03:00 AM BKS1 Rise Up Event

Friday 04:30 AM HPC Wood Window Workshop

Friday 06:30 AM Plainfield Boys Basketball (vs. Asbury Park)

Friday 08:00 AM Ms. Bees Traveling Bus

Friday 08:30 AM The Mayor’s Corner

Friday 09:00 AM Lens On Culture

Friday 09:30 AM Hometown Heroes- Alrick Brown

Friday 10:00 AM Seniors 2011 Fall Fashion Show

Friday 12:30 PM Vet Visits 2012

Friday 01:00 PM I-AM-Trayvon Martin Documentary

Friday 02:00 PM State of the Business Address

Friday 03:30 PM The Come Up

Friday 04:00 PM AKA Black History Month Program

Friday 06:00 PM City Council Meeting 4-2-12

Friday 10:00 PM Piece of Work Cinema Movie Night (Film: Little Shop of Horrors)

Friday 11:30 PM PSA’s

SATURDAY:

Saturday 12:00 AM HPC Wood Window Workshop

Saturday 02:00 AM Queen City 2011 Walk Run Marathon

Saturday 05:00 AM Seniors 2011 Fall Fashion Show

Saturday 07:30 AM Ms. Bees’ Traveling Bus

Saturday 08:00 AM City Council Special Meeting 3-28-12

Saturday 09:30 AM InnerViews with Dixie Carter

Saturday 10:00 AM I CAN Foundation Black History Month Program

Saturday 11:00 AM I-AM-Trayvon Martin Documentary

Saturday 12:00 AM Freeholders Forum

Saturday 01:00 PM BOE Meeting 3-26-12

Saturday 04:00 PM PMUA Taskforce Report

Saturday 07:00 PM Ward 3 Town Hall Meeting

Saturday 10:00 PM Piece of Work Cinema Movie Night (Film: Little Shop of Horrors)

SUNDAY:

Sunday 12:00 AM Wood Window Workshop

Sunday 02:00 AM YMCA Bike Ride Show 2011

Sunday 03:00 AM PHS Dance Ensemble “Journey to Black Dance”

Sunday 05:00 AM PSA’s

Sunday 05:30 AM Freeholder Monthly Meeting 3-15-12

Sunday 07:30 AM Ms. Bees Traveling Bus

Sunday 08:00 AM InnerViews with Dixie Carter

Sunday 08:30 AM The Mayor’s Corner

Sunday 09:00 AM Hometown Heroes- Alrick Brown

Sunday 10:00 AM I-AM-Trayvon Martin Documentary

Sunday 11:30 AM Barack Obama Green High School, Rutgers Eco-Complex

Sunday 12:00 PM Lens On Culture

Sunday 12:30 PM The Come Up

Sunday 01:00 PM City Council Special Meeting 3-28-12

Sunday 03:00 PM PMUA Taskforce Report

Sunday 06:00 PM Ward 3 Town Hall Meeting

Sunday 09:30 PM Plainfield Boys Basketball (vs. Asbury Park)

Sunday 11:00 PM The Come Up

Sunday 11:30 PM PSA’s

PCTV January schedule

PCTV Plainfield Cable Television
Comcast 96/Verizon 34
Effective 12/31/11
Government / City Council Meetings
Produced by Plainfield Public Schools
Produced by Local Producers
Non-Plainfield Producers
Produced at least partially by PCTV

Sunday 12:00 AM HPC Wood Window Workshop
Sunday 02:00 AM YMCA Bike Ride and Run 2011
Sunday 03:00 AM 2011 Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration
Sunday 04:30 AM Vets Visit
Sunday 05:00 AM Community and Youth Appreciation Day
Sunday 05:30 AM Freeholders Monthly Meeting
Sunday 06:30 PM Bulletin boards
Sunday 07:00 AM Vintage Views
Sunday 07:30 AM Ms. Bees’ Traveling Bus
Sunday 08:00 AM Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sunday 09:00 AM YMCA Bike Ride and Show 2011
Sunday 10:00 AM Seniors 2011 Fall Fashion Show
Sunday 12:30 PM Vintage Views
Sunday 01:00 PM Community and Youth Appreciation Day
Sunday 01:30 PM HPC Wood Window Workshop
Sunday 03:30 PM Seniors 2011 Fall Fashion Show
Sunday 06:00 PM City Council Meeting 12-19-11
Sunday 07:30 PM Vintage Views
Sunday 08:00 PM Queen City 2011 Walk Run Marathon
Sunday 11:00 PM YMCA Bike Ride and Show 2011
Sunday 11:30 PM Bulletin boards

Monday 12:00 AM Seniors 2011 Fall Fashion Show
Monday 02:30 AM Wood Window Workshop
Monday 04:30 AM Bulletin boards
Monday 05:00 AM Cat Clips
Monday 05:30 AM YMCA Bike Ride and Show 2011
Monday 06:00 AM Bulletin boards
Monday 06:30 AM Vintage Views
Monday 07:00 AM Seniors 2011 Fall Fashion Show
Monday 09:30 AM Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration
Monday 11:00 AM YMCA Bike Ride and Show 2011
Monday 12:00 PM City Council Meeting 12-19-11
Monday 01:30 PM Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration
Monday 03:00 PM YMCA Bike Ride and Show 2011
Monday 03:30 AM Bulletin boards
Monday 04:00 PM Seniors 2011 Fall Fashion Show
Monday 06:30 PM Community and Youth Appreciation Day
Monday 07:00 PM Queen City 2011 Walk Run Marathon
Monday 10:00 PM Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration
Monday 11:30 PM Bulletin boards

Tuesday 12:00 AM Freeholders Monthly Meeting
Tuesday 01:00 AM Freeholders Forum
Tuesday 01:30 AM Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration
Tuesday 03:00 AM Seniors 2011 Fall Fashion Show
Tuesday 05:30 AM Cat Clips
Tuesday 06:00 AM PBOE November 2011 Business Meeting
Tuesday 07:00 AM Vintage Views
Tuesday 07:30 AM Freeholders Forum
Tuesday 08:00 AM City Council Meeting 12-19-11
Tuesday 09:30 AM Queen City 2011 Walk Run Marathon
Tuesday 12:30 PM Seniors 2011 Fall Fashion Show
Tuesday 03:00 PM PBOE November 2011 Business Meeting
Tuesday 04:00 PM Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration
Tuesday 05:30 PM Community and Youth Appreciation Day
Tuesday 06:00 PM Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration
Tuesday 07:30 PM Freeholders Monthly Meeting
Tuesday 09:00 PM YMCA Bike Ride and Show 2011
Tuesday 10:00 PM HPC Wood Window Workshop

Wednesday 12:00 AM Queen City 2011 Walk Run Marathon
Wednesday 03:00 AM YMCA Bike Ride and Show 2011
Wednesday 04:00 AM HPC Wood Window Workshop
Wednesday 06:00 AM Community and Youth Appreciation Day
Wednesday 06:30 AM Vintage Views
Wednesday 07:00 AM Freeholders Forum
Wednesday 07:30 AM YMCA Bike Ride and Show 2011
Wednesday 08:30 AM Freeholders Monthly Meeting
Wednesday 09:30 AM Seniors 2011 Fall Fashion Show
Wednesday 12:00 PM Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration
Wednesday 01:30 PM City Council Meeting 12-19-11
Wednesday 03:00 PM Vintage Views
Wednesday 03:30 PM Freeholders Forum
Wednesday 04:00 PM Community and Youth Appreciation Day
Wednesday 04:30 PM YMCA Bike Ride and Show 2011
Wednesday 05:30 PM November 2011 School Board Business Meeting
Wednesday 06:30 PM Queen City 2011 Walk Run Marathon
Wednesday 09:30 PM Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration
Wednesday 11:00 PM Freeholders Forum

Thursday 12:00 AM Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration
Thursday 01:30 AM Senior’s Fall Fashion Show 2011
Thursday 04:00 AM HPC Wood Window Workshop
Thursday 06:00 AM Community and Youth Appreciation Day
Thursday 07:00 AM Freeholders Monthly Meeting
Thursday 08:00 AM Freeholders Forum
Thursday 08:30 AM Vintage Views
Thursday 09:00 AM Queen City 2011 Walk Run Marathon
Thursday 12:00 PM Community and Youth Appreciation Day
Thursday 12:30 PM Bulletin boards
Thursday 01:00 PM Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration
Thursday 02:30 PM HPC Wood Window Workshop
Thursday 04:30 PM Seniors 2011 Fall Fashion Show
Thursday 07:00 PM Black Skater
Thursday 07:30 PM City Council Meeting 12-19-11
Thursday 09:00 PM Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration
Thursday 10:30 PM Freeholders Monthly Meeting
Thursday 11:30 PM Bulletin boards

Friday 12:00 AM Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration
Friday 01:30 AM Freeholders Monthly Meeting
Friday 02:30 AM Freeholders Forum
Friday 03:00 AM City Council Meeting 12-19-11
Friday 04:30 AM HPC Wood Window Workshop
Friday 06:30 AM Vintage Views
Friday 07:00 AM Community and Youth Appreciation Day
Friday 07:30 AM Bulletin Boards
Friday 08:00 AM Ms. Bees Traveling Bus
Friday 08:30 AM Freeholders Forum
Friday 09:00 AM YMCA Bike Ride and Show 2011
Friday 10:00 AM Seniors 2011 Fall Fashion Show
Friday 10:40 AM PAAAS I AM What I learn
Friday 12:30 PM Community and Youth Appreciation Day
Friday 01:00 PM Wood Window Workshop
Friday 03:00 PM Tree Lighting 2011
Friday 04:00 PM Veterans’ Day Celebration
Friday 06:00 PM Queen City 2011 Walk Run Marathon
Friday 09:00 PM City Council Meeting 12-19-11
Friday 10:30 PM Tree Lighting 2011

Saturday 12:00 AM HPC Wood Window Workshop
Saturday 02:00 AM Queen City 2011 Walk Run Marathon
Saturday 05:00 AM Seniors 2011 Fall Fashion Show
Saturday 07:30 AM Ms. Bees’ Traveling Bus
Saturday 08:00 AM City Council Meeting 12-19-11
Saturday 09:30 AM Community and Youth Appreciation Day
Saturday 10:00 AM Tree Lighting 2011
Saturday 11:00 PM YMCA Bike Ride and Show 2011
Saturday 12:00 PM Seniors 2011 Fall Fashion Show
Saturday 02:30 PM Freeholders Monthly Meeting
Saturday 03:30 PM Vintage Views
Saturday 04:00 PM Queen City 2011 Walk Run Marathon
Saturday 07:00 PM Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration
Saturday 08:30 PM Seniors 2011 Fall Fashion Show
Saturday 11:30 PM Bulletin Boards

PCTV reports Hurricane Irene with YouTube Video Pods

PLAINFIELD-

With all of the excitement surrounding the Earthquake that rocked Virginia and sent tremors as far as Martha’s Vineyard,  it has been  a week wrought with natural calamities.   The Class 2 Hurricane that quickly downgraded to a Tropical Storm once it touched American soil, caused millions of dollars in damage across New Jersey.

As the storm finally reached our area, the steady rain and somewhat heavy winds  did not reveal the true nature of the impact of the event in our area.  After the storm subsided, Lamar David Mackson, Chairman of the Plainfield Cable Television Advisory Board, armed himself with equipment borrowed from the Department of Media to follow the path of Hurricane Irene.

Inevitably what he found was an array of downed trees, flooded streets, faulty power lines and people out gawking at the destruction left in the hurricane’s path. Normally the raw footage would be delivered to the studio first for editing then uploaded for broadcasting on PCTV Comcast 96/Verizon34.   “The decision to go to YouTube with this was a no brainer” said Mackson.  “We live in a world which has embraced local journalists and the technology allows us to tell a story to the world instantly.”

Since being uploaded two days ago the video has received over 600 views and continues to climb.  “Television is no longer confined to the box that sits in your den at home, though it can be your laptop, desktop, smartphone, tablet or even ipod.  We live in a mobile and wireless society and the technology that allowed me to show the aftermath  of the hurricane to the world will continue to improve and eventually overtake traditional forms of media broadcast,” Mackson said.

The posted video to is his report can be found by clicking here.

Hurricane Irene Report-Plainfield

Friends of Sleepy Hollow (FOSH) and Cable TV Advisory Board connect for Council Candidates Forum

PLAINFIELD-

Friends of Sleepy Hollow in coordination with the league of Women Voters conducted a City Council Candidates Debate at Cook School on Tuesday May 31,2011

City Council candidates for Ward 2  Cory Storch and Tony Rucker, as well as the candidates for the Wards 1/4 at-large seat,Vera Greaves and Dee Dameron participated  in the event that was also co-presented by the Plainfield Cable Television Advisory Board  and Hillside Area Neighborhood Watch (HANW).
And if that wasn’t enough…the Plainfield Cable Television Advisory Board conducted its own 30 minute One one One Interviews with each candidate( except Vera Greaves, whose schedule did not permit).

Here is your opportunity to participate in the democratic selections process. Spread the word so that all may the freedom of choice and unrestricted access to relevant, important and necessary information only found on PCTV.  Don’t Forget to visit the full schedule above in the menu bar for times on shows like JM Benjamin Speaks, Mrs. Bees Traveling Bus, Freeholder’s Forum and More.

PCTV Comcast 96/ Verizon34

 

 

 

 

 

Friday 12:30 PM FOSH Candidate Debate

Friday 02:30 PM Candidate Forum Dee Demeron

Friday 03:00 PM Candidate Forum Tony Rucker

Friday 03:30 PM Candidate Forum Cory Storch

Friday 05:00 PM Gang Awareness 2011

Friday 06:30 PM Bulletin boards

Friday 07:00 PM Candidate Forum Tony Rucker

Friday 07:30 PM Candidate Forum Cory Storch

Friday 08:00 PM Candidate Forum Dee Demeron

Friday 08:30 PM Bulletin boards

Friday 09:00 PM FOSH  Candidate Debate

Friday 11:30 PM Bulletin boards

Saturday 12:00 AM Candidate Forum Tony Rucker

Saturday 12:30 AM Candidate Forum Cory Storch

Saturday 01:00 AM Candidate Forum Dee Demeron

Saturday 03:00 AM Free Holders Forum

Saturday 03:30 AM Bulletin boards

Saturday 08:00 AM FOSH Candidate Debate

Saturday 10:00 AM Candidate Forum Dee Demeron

Saturday 10:30 AM Candidate Forum Tony Rucker

Saturday 11:00 AM Candidate Forum Cory Storch

Saturday 03:00 PM Vintage Views

Saturday 03:30 PM Candidate Forum Dee Demeron

Saturday 04:00 PM Candidate Forum Tony Rucker

Saturday 04:30 PM Candidate Forum Cory Storch

Saturday 05:00 PM FOSH Candidate Debate

Saturday 07:30 PM Candidate Forum Cory Storch

Saturday 08:00 PM Candidate Forum Dee Demeron

Saturday 11:40 PM Bulletin boards

Sunday 12:00 AMCandidate Forum Tony Rucker

Sunday 12:30 AM Candidate Forum Cory Storch

Sunday 01:00 AM Candidate Forum Dee Demeron

Sunday 09:00 AM FOSH Candidate Debate

Sunday 11:00 AM Candidate Forum Tony Rucker

Sunday 11:30 AM Candidate Forum Cory Storch

Sunday 12:00 PM Candidate Forum Dee Demeron

Sunday 07:31 PM Candidate Forum Dee Demeron

Sunday 08:00 PM Candidate Forum Tony Rucker

Sunday 08:30 PM Candidate Forum Cory Storch

Sunday 09:00 PM FOSH Candidate Debate

Monday 12:00 AMCandidate Forum Tony Rucker

Monday 12:30 AM Candidate Forum Cory Storch

Monday 01:00 AM Candidate Forum Dee Demeron

Monday 10:00 AM Candidate Forum Tony Rucker

Monday 10:30 AM Candidate Forum Cory Storch

Monday 11:00 AM Candidate Forum Dee Demeron

Monday 11:30 AM FOSH Candidate Debate

Monday 05:30 PM FOSH Candidate Debate

Monday 08:00 PM Candidate Forum Tony Rucker

Monday 08:30 PM Candidate Forum Cory Storch

Monday 09:00 PM Candidate Forum Dee Demeron

Monday 09:30 PM Plainwood Square Concert- Ray, Goodman and Brown

Monday 11:30 PM Bulletin Boards

Tuesday 09:00 AM FOSH Candidate Debate

Tuesday 11:00 AM FOSH Candidate Debate

Tuesday 01:00 PM Candidate Forum Dee Demeron

Tuesday 01:30 PM Candidate Forum Cory Storch

Tuesday 02:00 PM Candidate Forum Tony Rucker

Tuesday 05:00 PM FOSH Candidate Debate

Tuesday 07:00 PM Candidate Forum Dee Demeron

Tuesday 07:30 PM Candidate Forum Tony Rucker

Tuesday 08:00 PM Candidate Forum Cory Storch

Tuesday 09:00 PM Plainwood Square Concert 2011

Wednesday 12:00 AM Seniors Motown Revue 2011

Wednesday 02:30 AM Pal Presents Alrick Brown

Wednesday 03:21 AM Cat Clips

Wednesday03:30 AM Bulletin boards

Wednesday 04:00 AM Division Of Recreation Summer Dance Final 2010

Wednesday 04:30 AM White House Chronicles

Wednesday 05:00 AM Freeholders Monthly Meeting

Wednesday 06:00 AM BKS Stop The Violence

Wednesday 06:30 AM Pal Presents Alrick Brown

Wednesday 07:30 AM Bulletin boards

Wednesday 08:00 AM Ms. Bees’ Traveling Bus

Wednesday 08:30 AM White House Chronicles

Wednesday 09:00 AM Plainfiled Fire Department Promotion Ceremony

Wednesday 10:00 AM Vintage Views 7

Wednesday 11:00 AM Arbor Day Celebration 2011

Wednesday 11:25 JM Benjamin Speaks

Wednesday 12:00 PM Plainwood Square Concert 2011- Ray, Goodman and Brown

Wednesday 02:36 PM Cat Clips

Wednesday 03:00 PM Freeholders Forum

Wednesday03:30 PM Bulletin boards

Wednesday 04:00 PM Division Of Recreation Summer Dance Final 2010

Wednesday 04:30 PM Month of the Child Kick Off and Tour

Wednesday 05:46 PM Cat Clips

Wednesday 06:00 PM Candidate Forum Cory Storch

Wednesday 06:30 PM Candidate Forum Dee Demeron

Wednesday 07:00 PM Candidate Forum Tony Rucker

Wednesday 07:30 PM Gang awareness 2011

Wednesday 07:30 PM Plainwood Square Concert 2011- Ray, Goodman and Brown

Wednesday 11:40 PM Bulletin Boards

April Schedule Update (Sorry for the delay)

Last month we had no idea how effective posting the schedule on this page would be .  When other responsibilities kept us from posting it this month, the public response was overwhelming.  Your feedback lets us know that you do care about PCTV and that our efforts to provide the community with quality programming is working.   More importantly your feedback tells us that your watching. Keep sending your comments and watching!  Thanks .

PCTV Comcast 96/Verizon 34

April Schedule

Day     Actual Start        Title

SUNDAY
Sunday 12:00 AM BKS Immigration
Sunday 12:30 AM BKS Stop The Violence
Sunday 01:00 AM Freeholders Forum
Sunday 02:00 AM Cat Clips
Sunday 02:35 AM Run and Hide
Sunday 03:00 AM Freeholders Forum
Sunday 03:30 AM Bulletin boards
Sunday 04:00 AM Police Memorial
Sunday 06:00 AM White House Chronicles
Sunday 06:30 AM White House Chronicles
Sunday 07:00 AM Vintage views
Sunday 07:30 AM Bulletin boards
Sunday 08:00 AM Month of the Child Kickoff
Sunday 11:00 AM City Council Press Conference
Sunday 11:30 AM Bulletin Boards
Sunday 12:00 PM PAAAS Play One Day at A Time
Sunday 01:16 PM PAAAS District Show
Sunday 01:27 PM PAAAS News
Sunday 01:44 PM PAAAS Blck History
Sunday 02:39 PM PAAAS Hispanic Heritage
Sunday 02:48 PM Cat Clips
Sunday 03:30 PM Bulletin Boards
Sunday 04:00 PM Pal Presents Alrick Brown
Sunday 05:00 PM Sports Plainfiled Girls Basketball VS Summit
Sunday 06:00 PM Seniors Fashion Show
Sunday 07:30 PM Press Conference Sen. Frank Lautenberg
Sunday 08:30 PM Run and Hide
Sunday 09:00 PM Plainfiled Fire Department Promotions
Sunday 10:00 PM Freeholders Monthly Meeting
Sunday 11:53 PM Bulletin Boards
MONDAY
Monday 12:00 AM Police Memorial
Monday 02:30 AM Run and Hide
Monday 03:00 AM BKS Stop The Violence
Monday 03:30 AM Bulletin boards
Monday 04:00 AM Pal Presents Alrick Brown
Monday 05:00 AM Run and Hide
Monday 05:30 AM BKS Immigration
Monday 06:00 AM Cat Clips
Monday 06:30 AM Freeholders Forum
Monday 07:00 AM Higher and Hire
Monday 07:30 AM Bulletin boards
Monday 08:00 AM White House Chronicles
Monday 08:30 AM White House Chronicles
Monday 09:00 AM Plainfiled Fire Department Promotion Ceremony
Monday 10:00 Vets Visit
Monday 10:30 Plainfield Profiles, Barack Obama School
Monday 10:20 Cat Clips
Monday 11:30 AM Bulletin Boards
Monday 12:00 PM Vintage Views
Monday 12:30 PM White House Chronicles
Monday 01:00 PM Higher and Hire
Monday 01:30 PM Higher and Hire
Monday 02:00 PM Walk to Live 2#
Monday 02:30 AM Pal Presents Alrick Brown
Monday 03:20 PM PAAAS District Show
Monday 03:30 PM Bulletin Boards
Monday 04:00 PM Run and Hide
Monday 04:17 PM PAAAS District Show
Monday 04:30 PM PAAAS Play One Day at A Time
Monday 05:45 PM Cat Clips
Monday 06:00 PM Month of the Child Kick Off
Monday 07:00 PM Press Conference Sen. Frank Lautenberg
Monday 07:40 PM Bulletin Boards
Monday 08:00 PM BKS Stop The Violence
Monday 08:25 PM City Council Press Conference
Monday 09:00 PM Freeholders Monthly Meeting
Monday 10:00 PM Pal Presents Alrick Brown
Monday 11:00 PM Walk to Live 2#
Monday 11:30 PM Bulletin Boards

TUESDAY
Tuesday 12:00 AM Police Memorial
Tuesday 02:00 AM BKS Immigration
Tuesday 02:30 AM Freeholders Monthly Meeting
Tuesday 03:30 AM Bulletin boards
Tuesday 04:00 AM Seniors Fashion Show
Tuesday 05:30 AM Plainfield Symphony Mahlers First
Tuesday 07:05 AM Cat Clips
Tuesday 07:30 AM Bulletin boards
Tuesday 09:30 AM Vets Visit
Tuesday 10:00 AM Plainfield Symphony Verdi’s ‘Requiem’
Tuesday 11:30 AM Bulletin boards
Tuesday 12:00 PM Vintage Views
Tuesday 12:30 PM Vintage Views
Tuesday 01:00 PM Press Conference Sen. Frank Lautenberg
Tuesday 01:40 PM Cat Clips
Tuesday 02:00 PM Pal Presents Alrick Brown
Tuesday 03:00 PM Month of The Child Kick Off
Tuesday 03:30 PM Bulletin boards
Tuesday 04:00 pM Plainfield Symphony Mahlers First
Tuesday 05:40 PM Cat Clips
Tuesday 06:00 PM Pal Presents Alrick Brown.
Tuesday 07:00 PM City Council Press Conference
Tuesday 07:30 PM Bulletin boards
Tuesday 08:00 PM Higher and Hire
Tuesday 09:00 PM Plainfiled Fire Department Promotion Ceremony
Tuesday 09:40 PM Cat Clips
Tuesday 10:00 PM Pal Presents Alrick Brown
Tuesday 11:00 PM White House Chronicles
Tuesday 11:30 PM Bulletin Boards

WEDNESDAY

Wednesday 12:00 AM Plainfield Symphony Mahlers First
Wednesday 02:00 AM Negro League Celebration
Wednesday 03:20 AM Cat Clips
Wednesday03:30 AM Bulletin boards
Wednesday 03:00 AM City Council 10-12-10
Wednesday 04:00 AM White House Chronicles
Wednesday 04:30 AM White House Chronicles
Wednesday 05:00 AM Freeholders Monthly Meeting
Wednesday 06:00 AM BKS Stop The Violence
Wednesday 06:30 AM Pal Presents Alrick Brown
Wednesday 07:30 AM Bulletin boards
Wednesday 08:00 AM White House Chronicles
Wednesday 09:00 AM Plainfiled Fire Department Promotion Ceremony
Wednesday 10:00 AM Vintage Views
Wednesday 10:30 AM Higher and Hire
Wednesday 11:00 AM Higher and Hire
Wednesday 11:30 AM Bulletin boards
Wednesday 12:00 PM City Council Press Conference
Wednesday 12:30 PM Cat Clips
Wednesday 01:00 PM Vintage Views
Wednesday 01:30 PM Vets Visit
Wednesday 02:00 PM Plainfield Profiles- Barack Obama Charter High School
Wednesday 03:00 PM Freeholders Forum
Wednesday03:30 PM Bulletin boards
Wednesday 04:00 PM Higher and Hire
Wednesday 04:20 PM Cat Clips
Wednesday 04:42 PM PAAAS District Show
Wednesday 05:00 PM Month of the Child Kick Off
Wednesday 06:00 PM Sports Wrestling Championship
Wednesday 07:00 PM Vintage Views
Wednesday 07:30 PM Bulletin boards
Wednesday 08:00 PM City Council Meeting 4-11-11
Wednesday 11:00 PM Vets Visit
Wednesday 11:30 PM Bulletin Boards

THURSDAY
Thursday 12:00 AM Vets Visit
Thursday 12:30 AM Higher and Hire
Thursday 01:00 AM Cat Clips
Thursday 02:00 AM Vintage Views 2
Thursday 02:30 AM Freeholders Forum
Thursday 03:00 AM BKS Immigration
Thursday 03:30 AM Bulletin boards
Thursday 04:00 AM Police Memorial
Thursday 06:00 AM Plainfield Symphony Mahlers First
Thursday 07:30 AM Bulletin boards
Thursday 08:00 AM Higher and Hire 4 Edition
Thursday 08:30 AM Higher and Hire 3 Edition
Thursday 09:00 AM Vintage Views
Thursday 09:30 AM Vintage Views
Thursday 10:00 AM PAAAS District Show
Thursday 10:11 AM PAAAS News
Thursday 10:28 AM PAAAS Blck History
Thursday 11:23 AM PAAAS Hispanic Heritage
Thursday11:30 AM Bulletin boards
Thursday 12:00 PM City Council Press Conference
Thursday 01:00 PM Plainfield Fire Department Promotions
Thursday 02:00 PM White House Chronicles
Thursday 02:30 PM Vintage Views 2
Thursday 03:00 PM Vintage Views 3
Thursday 03:30 PM Bulletin boards
Thursday 04:00 PM Pal Presents Alrick Brown
Thursday 04:50 PM PAAAS Hispanic Heritage
Thursday 05:00 PM Sports Wrestling Championships
Thursday 06:00 PM Cat Clips
Thursday 06:17 PM PAAAS District Show
Thursday 06:30 PM City Council Press Conference
Thursday 07:05 PM Vets Visit
Thursday 07:30 PM Bulletin boards
Thursday 08:00 PM City Council April 11th 2011
Thursday 11:00 PM Freeholders Forum
Thursday 11:30 PM Bulletin Boards
FRIDAY
Friday 12:00 AM Kwanzaa 2011
Friday 03:00 AM Walk to Live 2
Friday 03:30 AM Bulletin boards
Friday 04:00 White House Chronicles
Friday 04:30 White House Chronicles
Friday 05:30 AM Freeholders Forum
Friday 06:00 AM Pal Presents Alrick Brown
Friday 07:00 AM Higher and Hire 4th Edition
Friday 07:30 AM Bulletin boards
Friday 08:00 AM Plainfield Symphony Verdi’s ‘Requiem’
Friday 09:30 AM Press Conference Sen. Frank Lautenberg
Friday 10:10 AM Pal Presents Alrick Brown
Friday 11:00 AM City Council Press Conference
Friday 11:30 AM Bulletin boards
Friday 12:00 PM Seniors Fashion Show
Friday 01:30 PM Cat Clips
Friday 02:00 PM Plainfield Symphony Mahlers First
Friday 03:30 PM Bulletin boards
Friday 04:00 PM Vets Visit
Friday 04:30 PM Vintage Views
Friday 05:00 PM Run and Hide
Friday 05:20 PM City Council Press Conference
Friday 06:00 PM Plainfield Fire Department Promotions
Friday 07:00 PM Vintage Views
Friday 07:30 PM Bulletin boards
Friday 08:00 PM City Council April 11th 2011
Friday 11:00 PM Freeholders Forum
Friday 11:30 PM Bulletin boards
SATURDAY
Saturday 12:00 AM City Council Press Conference
Saturday 12:30 AM Press Conference Sen. Frank Lautenberg
Saturday 01:30 AM Negro League Celebration
Saturday 03:00 AM Free Holders Forum
Saturday 03:30 AM Bulletin boards
Saturday 04:00 AM Plainfield Symphony Mahlers First
Saturday 07:05 AM Cat Clips
Saturday 07:30 AM Bulletin boards
Saturday 08:00 AM Pal Presents Alrick Brown
Saturday 09:00 AM City Council april 11th 2011
Saturday 11:00 AM Fire Department Promotions
Saturday 12:00 PM PAAAS Play One Day at A Time
Saturday 01:16 PM PAAAS Black History
Saturday 02:11 PM PAAAS Hispanic Heritage
Saturday 02:30 PM Vets Visit
Saturday 03:00 PM City Council Press Conference
Saturday 03:30 PM Bulletin boards
Saturday 04:00 PM Seniors Fashion Show
Saturday 05:30 PM Vintage Views
Saturday 06:00 PM Plainfield Fire Department
Saturday 07:00 PM City Council Press Conference
Saturday 08:00 PM Month of the Child Kick Off
Saturday 09:00 PM Pal Presents Alrick Brown
Saturday 10:00 PM Plainfield Symphony Verdi’s ‘Requiem’
Saturday 11:30 PM Bulletin boards

PCTV March Schedule Informs and Entertains

by Lamar David Mackson

PLAINFIELD- Over the past year, the Plainfield Cable Television Advisory Board in conjunction with the Department of Media and the staff of PCTV Comcast 96/Verizon 34,  have worked to improve the Plainfield Public Access Television System. An effort comprised of volunteers and salaried officials , the focus has been on generating interesting as well as informative programming. City Council Meetings and municipal based meetings now share the stage with more Community interest programming than ever before.

Plainfield Sports Show,  highlighting Football, Basketball, Wrestling and Baseball Games. Plainfield Symphony Concert Series. Alrick Brown Speaks. PAAAS District News. Michael Latshaw's Cat Clips.  Tylie Shider's "One Day at a Time". JM Benjamin Speaks.  Run and Hide ( Youth of Plainfield Speak out against Violence!) . BKS 1 Radio Show.  Les Wormack's Walk to Live 1 & 2 And so much more!

Find your favorite show and come back and leave your constructive comments please!  Enjoy

March Schedule

Government / City Council Meetings

Produced by Plainfield Public Schools

Produced by Local Producers

Day of Week Actual Start Title

Monday 12:00 AM Police Memorial

 

Monday 02:30 AMRun and Hide

Monday 03:00 AMBKS Stop The Violence

Monday 03:30 AM Bulletin boards

Monday 04:00 AMPal Presents Alrick Brown

Monday 05:00 AMRun and Hide

Monday 05:30 AMBKS Immigration

Monday 06:00 AMCat Clips

Monday 06:30 AM Freeholders Forum

Monday 07:00 AMHigher and Hire

Monday 07:30 AM Bulletin boards

Monday 08:00 AM Plainfield Symphony Mahlers First

Monday 10:00 AM Seniors Fashion Show

Monday 11:30 AM Bulletin Boards

Monday 12:00 PM Vintage Views

Monday 12:30 PM Vintage Views

Monday 01:00 PMHigher and Hire

Monday 01:30 PMHigher and Hire

Monday 02:00 PMWalk to Live 2#

Monday 02:30 AMPal Presents Alrick Brown

Monday 03:20 PMPAAAS District Show

Monday 03:30 PM Bulletin Boards

Monday 04:00 PMRun and Hide

Monday 04:30 PMPAAAS Play One Day at A Time

Monday 05:45 AMCat Clips

Monday 06:00 PMPal Presents Alrick Brown

Monday 07:00 PM Press Conference Sen. Frank Lautenberg

Monday 07:40 PM Bulletin Boards

Monday 08:00 PMBKS Stop The Violence

Monday 08:30 PM Freeholders Forum

Monday 09:00 PM Freeholders Monthly Meeting

Monday 10:00 PMPal Presents Alrick Brown

Monday 11:00 PMWalk to Live 2#

Monday 11:30 PM Bulletin Boards

Tuesday 12:00 AM Police Memorial

 

Tuesday 02:00 AMBKS Immigration

Tuesday 02:30 AM Freeholders Monthly Meeting

Tuesday03:30 AM Bulletin boards

Tuesday 04:00 AM Seniors Fashion Show

Tuesday 05:30 AM Plainfield Symphony Mahlers First

Tuesday 07:00 AMCat Clips

Tuesday 07:30 AM Bulletin boards

Tuesday 08:00 AM Police Memorial

Tuesday 10:00 AM Plainfield Symphony Verdi's 'Requiem'

Tuesday 11:30 AM Bulletin boards

Tuesday 12:00 PMVintage Views

Tuesday 12:30 PMVintage Views

Tuesday 01:00 PM Press Conference Sen. Frank Lautenberg

Tuesday 01:40 PMCat Clips

Tuesday 02:00 PMPal Presents Alrick Brown

Tuesday 03:00 PMWalk to Live 2#

Tuesday 03:30 PM Bulletin boards

Tuesday 04:00 pM Plainfield Symphony Mahlers First

Tuesday 05:40 PMCat Clips

Tuesday 06:00 PMBasketball-Girls – Plainfield VS. Summit.

Tuesday 07:10 PMCat Clips

Tuesday 07:30 PM Bulletin boards

Tuesday 08:00 PMPal Presents Alrick Brown

Tuesday 09:00 PM Press Conference Sen. Frank Lautenberg

Tuesday 09:40 PMCat Clips

Tuesday 10:00 PM Freeholders Forum

Tuesday 10:30 PMVintage Views

Tuesday 11:00 PMPal Presents Alrick Brown

Tuesday 11:40 PM Bulletin Boards

 

Wednesday 12:00 AM Plainfield Symphony Mahlers First

 

Wednesday 02:00 AM Negro League Celebration

Wednesday 03:20 AM Cat Clips

Wednesday03:30 AM Bulletin boards

Wednesday 03:00 AMCity Council 10-12-10

Wednesday 04:00 AM White House Chronicles

Wednesday 04:30 AM White House Chronicles

Wednesday 05:00 AM Freeholders Monthly Meeting

Wednesday 06:00 AMBKS Stop The Violence

Wednesday 06:30 AMPal Presents Alrick Brown

Wednesday 07:30 AM Bulletin boards

Wednesday 08:00 AM Laddie Wyatts Retirement

Wednesday 10:30 AMVintage Views

Wednesday 11:00 AMWalk to Live 2

Wednesday 11:30 AM Bulletin boards

Wednesday 12:00 PM Press Conference Sen. Frank Lautenberg

Wednesday 01:00 PMVintage Views

Wednesday 01:30 PMWalk to Live 2

Wednesday 02:00 PM Freeholders Monthly Meeting

Wednesday 03:00 PM Freeholders Forum

Wednesday03:30 PM Bulletin boards

Wednesday 04:00 PMHigher and Hire

Wednesday 04:20 PMCat Clips

Wednesday 04:42 PMPAAAS District Show

Wednesday 05:00 PMPal Presents Alrick Brown

Wednesday 06:00 PM Sports Plainfield VS. St. Patrick

Wednesday 07:30 PM Bulletin boards

Wednesday 08:00 PMPal Presents Alrick Brown

Wednesday 09:00 PMCity Council Feb 14th 2011

Wednesday 11:30 PM Bulletin Boards

 

 

 

Thursday 12:00 AM

Freeholders Monthly Meeting

Thursday 01:30 AM Vintage Views 1

Thursday 02:00 AMVintage Views 2

Thursday 02:30 AM Freeholders Forum

Thursday 03:00 AMBKS Immigration

Thursday03:30 AM Bulletin boards

Thursday 04:00 AM Police Memorial

Thursday 06:00 AM Plainfield Symphony Mahlers First

Thursday 07:30 AM Bulletin boards

Thursday 08:00 AMHigher and Hire 3 Edition

Thursday 08:30 AMHigher and Hire 4 Edition

Thursday 09:00 AMVintage Views 1

Thursday 09:30 AMVintage Views 2

Thursday 10:00 AMPAAAS District Show

Thursday 10:11 AMPAAAS News

Thursday 10:28 AMPAAAS Blck History

Thursday 11:23 AMPAAAS Hispanic Heritage

Thursday11:30 AM Bulletin boards

Thursday 12:00 PM PMUA Environmental Fair

T hursday 01:00 PMBKS Immigration

Thursday 02:00 PM Seniors Fashion Show

Thursday 02:30 PMVintage Views 2

Thursday 03:00 PMVintage Views 3

Thursday03:30 PM Bulletin boards

Thursday 04:00 PMPal Presents Alrick Brown

Thursday 05:00 PM Sports Plainfield VS. Chester

Thursday 06:20 PMCat Clips

Thursday 06:39 PMPAAAS District Show

Thursday 06:50 PM Press Conference Sen. Frank Lautenberg

Thursday07:30 PM Bulletin boards

Thursday 08:00 PMCity Council Feb 14th 2011

Thursday 11:00 PM Freeholders Forum

Thursday 11:30 PM Bulletin Boards

Friday 12:00 AM Kwanzaa 2011

 

Friday 03:00 AMWalk to Live 2

Friday03:30 AM Bulletin boards

Friday 04:00 AM Freeholders Meeting

Friday 05:30 AM Freeholders Forum

Friday 06:00 AMPal Presents Alrick Brown

Friday 07:00 AMHigher and Hire 4th Edition

Friday07:30 AM Bulletin boards

Friday 08:00 AM Plainfield Symphony Verdi's 'Requiem'

Friday 09:30 AM Walk to Live 2

Friday 10:00 AM Press Conference Sen. Frank Lautenberg

Friday 10:40 AMPal Presents Alrick Brown

Friday 11:30 AM Bulletin boards

Friday 12:00 PM Seniors Fashion Show

Friday 01:30 PMCat Clips

Friday 02:00 PM Plainfield Symphony Mahlers First

Friday 03:30 PM Bulletin boards

Friday 04:00 PMPal Presents Alrick Brown

Friday 05:00 PMRun and Hide

Friday 05:45 PMPAAAS District Show

Friday 05:56 PMPAAAS News

Friday 06:13 PMPAAAS Blck History

Friday 07:08 PMPAAAS Hispanic Heritage

Friday 07:17 PMCat Clips

Friday07:40 PM Bulletin boards

Friday 08:00 PMCity Council Feb 14th 2011

Friday 11:00 PM Freeholders Forum

Friday 11:30 PM Bulletin boards

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SUNDANCE INTERNS GAIN VALUABLE LIFE EXPERIENCES

By Lamar David Mackson

PLAINFIELD- 4 Plainfield Public School District students were chosen for a remarkable trip to attend the Sundance Film Festival this past month.  The purpose for the trip was to shoot documentary footage of PHS alum and award winning film maker Alrick Brown as he released his first feature Kinyarwanda.

PCTV Student intern Chanelle Sears interviews Alrick Brown before the World Premiere of Kinyarwanda during the 2011 Sundance Fim Festival in Park City,Utah

The underlying reason ,however, is a bit more complex than that.  In recent months, the city of Plainfield has been plagued with a series of shootings and violence involving teens.  Community concern and proactive response, created the concept of the Student Interns traveling to Park City Utah to participate in an eye-opening experience.  For more info on ” From Plainfield to Sundance” click here .

” The Students were a big hit with everyone!” said  Brown. “We were all so impressed with their professionalism and ability to get it done.  I am sure these experiences will have a lifetime impact on them.”  Brown added.

PCTV Student Interns pose with film maker Alrick Brown during reception for Kinyarwanda at the Sundance Film Festival

From random interviews and news gathering on the Streets of Park City to the exclusivity of the red carpet and invite only receptions, the students where flooded with stimulus.  Recounting a chance meeting with superstar actor Blair Underwood, intern Chanelle Sears said, ” I just wanted a picture with him ….but then I remembered why we’re here and we set up an interview instead.” Over the course of the 4 day trip the students interviewed Harry Belafonte, Erica Ringor, Richard Schiff, Blair Underwood and many others.

Funded from private sources with logistical support from Plainfield Public Schools, the Plainfield Area YMCA ,the City of Plainfield and the City Council- From Plainfield to Sundance was a true exercise in proactive community response to recent circumstances.  “Getting these kids out of the city to participate in something that only a few people get to do is tremendous.  I can guarantee that we will see great things from these students and maybe one day we will follow one of their journeys.”  said Brown, whose film  won the equivalent of an Oscar at the annual film festival in Utah.

PCTV interns pose with Legend Harry Belafonte after getting him to do a station ID for PCTV

The Plainfield Cable Television Advisory Board , which orchestrated the entire trip is looking forward to creating more opportunities for students and families to excel.  According to a spokesperson, “This is just the tip of the iceberg.  The Board is very committed to a focused effort on partnership and mentorship with the City’s youth.  If  we can impact one students life then we have chipped away at the problem surrounding young people.”

For more information on Kinyarwanda click here

For more information on Alrick Brown click here

From Plainfield to Sundance Departure footage click here

PLAINFIELD FILM MAKER WINS BIG WITH SUNDANCE AUDIENCES

BY LAMAR DAVID MACKSON

PARK CITY  ,UT- With continued momentum, Alrick Brown and his movie Kinyarwanda, are continuing to prove that tremendous possibilities can manifest.  On Friday the Sundance Institute announced that Kinyarwanda won the World Cinema Audience Award: Dramatic at this years Sundance Film Festival.

Plainfield New Jersey Native and Film Maker, Alrick Brown makes speech after winning Audience Choice Award

Annually held in Park City, Utah  the last two weekends of January, the festival started in Salt Lake City in 1978.   Thanks to the involvement of honorary chairman Robert Redford, the Festival is now one of the most important stages for indie filmmakers.

Plainfield NJ Film Maker Alrick Brown attends SAG Awards after winning Audience Choice Award at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah

Brown, who graduated from Plainfield High School with degrees from Rutgers University and NYU, graciously accepted the award on behalf of his crew.  “This film wasn’t about the hype. It wasn’t about the money. It wasn’t about anything else but reaching people and changing them…” stated Brown with deep emotion and sincerity.

The film, which premiered January 24  at the Egyptian Theater in Park City Utah, sold out all six of its screenings before the festival began.  The film  buzzed on the streets and was well positioned with posters and specially designed caps and t-shirts.  Street teams vigorously distributed postcards while successfully capturing the attention of the  Sundance audience.  Social media such as Facebook and Twitter also helped to catapult this beautifully told story into the psyche of Sundance.

The Plainfield Cable Television Advisory Board Congratulates Alrick Brown and the Cast and Crew of Kinyarwanda.  Continued Success and Thank You for sharing this with the City of Plainfield New Jersey!

video of the acceptance speech click here

From Plainfield to Sundance: Students chosen to document remarkable journey of local film maker during Sundance Film Festival

By Staff Writer

(Editors note-  At the release of this story, two shootings overnight Saturday of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend- one of them the second homicide of 2011 in as many weeks.A 16-year-old male was shot multiple times on John Street just after midnight. He was pronounced dead at RWJ Medical Center after being transported there. This follows the shooting of another male on Berckman Street in the East End around 9:30 PM Saturday evening.)

PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY- When the announcement that local film maker and director, Alrick Brown’s first feature film, Kinyarwanda, had been selected as an Official Selection of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival this past December, the City of Plainfield was reeling from a series of shootings and deaths involving teenagers.  Public concern surrounding the violent incidents led to larger discussions regarding the creation of activities and programs that could be implemented to assist in decreasing the rash of local violence and provide our young citizens with constructive outlets to channel their energy.

Simultaneously, the Plainfield Cable Television Advisory Board, a citizen-led committee responsible for Public Access Television development and regulation, began the rollout of their Student Internship and Producer Certification Programs.  Aimed at providing young people with alternatives to the pitfalls of street life, the programs are designed to tap into the creative interests of students by exposing them to the various aspects of television and film production.  The potential of the program was realized when the Board enlisted the manpower of several district students to film a series of Budget Deliberation Hearings hosted by the City Council in November.

Seeking out ways to share the experience of the Sundance Film Festival with his community, Brown, a graduate of Plainfield High School met with current Chairman of the Board, Lamar David Mackson to present the good news and share his vision for involving his beloved city in this once-in-a-lifetime experience provided at the Sundance Film Festival.  Dubbing the idea “From Plainfield to Sundance”, Brown believed that the best way to reach our young citizens was through active mentorship and practical experiential learning opportunities.  Brown and Mackson both agreed that by reaching out to the next generation of talent, countless lives could be changed for the better.

Armed with an outline of the plan, the two began meeting with public officials to solicit the support and approval to realize this innovative concept.   Starting with the Mayor of Plainfield and the Department of Media and working their way to the Plainfield Board of Education, Mackson and Brown presented the compelling proposal as a proactive measure to reach a multitude of misguided youth.  The basic premise of the plan was to select candidates from the Plainfield Cable Television Advisory Board Student Internship Program to accompany Mr. Brown and his crew as they travel to Park City, Utah to promote the film Kinyarwanda.

The goal would be to capture one-on-one interviews, premiere night activities, and documentation of the fabled journey of an independent film as it makes its debut on the world stage.  The footage compiled would then be assembled into a documentary about the trip, Alrick Brown as a director and Plainfield native and the Sundance Film Festival environment, all of which would then be aired on local access channel Plainfield Cable TV Comcast 96/ Verizon 34.

Students would then be challenged to present the material in a general assembly to share their experiences with their schoolmates and families. Finally, the documentary would then serve as a curriculum component for the launch of a proposed Television Production program for the Plainfield Public School District in 2012.

“By allowing students to participate in this exciting opportunity we hope to provide them with invaluable exposure to life changing experiences”, stated Board of Education Superintendent Anna Belin-Pyles.   “Many of our students have never had the chance to ever travel outside of the state and by supporting them in this effort we will provide encouragement to set higher goals in life ” Pyles continued.  Alrick Brown who graduated from Plainfield High School and went on to achieve Masters Degrees from Rutgers and NYU said ” If we can show the kids a pathway to success and personalize the ‘can do‘ mentality, the likelihood that they will succeed later in life is more possible.”  Brown also stated that ” much of my success can be attributed to having mentors and being able to follow their examples.  I actively seek out mentors who will be able to show me the right direction and help me to formulate my success plan and avoid costly mistakes.”

Scheduled to arrive in Salt Lake City on January 22nd, the group will be escorted by Plainfield Public Schools Youth Outreach Coordinator, Ms. Lesli Price and the project will be supervised by Chairman of the Plainfield Cable Television Advisory Board, Lamar David Mackson, who is also a film and television producer. ” As a young man in the business, I relied heavily on my internship experiences with PCTV to develop confidence and skill which led me to higher plateaus.  The people I met and the accomplishments I achieved pushed me to want to succeed and do more and I believe that we can provide the same for a new generation of kids” added Mr. Mackson. “Kids often succumb to the pressures of the street because of lack of guidance and alternatives to that lifestyle.  We are showing kids the right way to believe in themselves and to develop the courage, confidence and knowledge to go after their dreams whether it be in communication-based careers or traditional employment tracks” Mackson further stated.

Kinyarwanda’s world premiere will take place on January 24,2010 in Park City, Utah at the Egyptian Theater at 9 p.m.  For more information on Alrick Brown visit http://www.alricksporch.com or http://www.kinyarwandamovie.com or the Facebook page by typing in Kinyarwanda Movie.  For more information on the Plainfield Cable Television Advisory Board and its programs, please visit http://www.pctvab.wordpress.com.  To learn more about the 2011 Sundance Film Festival visit http http://www.sundance.org/festival .

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