S2.E5. | Jennifer Holness
Black Beauty, Black Stories, Black History
Jennifer is a co- creator of @hungryeyesmediainc , producer and writer. Advocate for diversity and inclusion and fab mom of 3 amazing girls.
She’s a friend so we get to toot her horn a bit here, but you should watch her films!!
WHAT WENT DOWN:
4:08 Jennifer tells us how Covid affected her
6:30 How George Floyd changed Jennifers self-expression
10:00 Jennifers insecurities moving to Canada from Jamaica
18:00 Jennifer's purpose for creating her documentary on black beauty
24:00 Jennifer's works are purposeful and intense topics, find out why
30:00 Was there time where Jennifer's race or sex was limiting?
35:00 What's it like working with her husband?
38:00 Sudz, Jennifer's husband says "this is a peer marriage"
43:00 How it feels to Jennifer to be recognized by awards in her work
47:00 Jennifer's view on the arts- Art is everything
50:00 What is Black History month to Jennifer?
56:00 What would you say to your 15 year old self?