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GUESTS: Chris Woolsey, Senior Director of Communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment chats about what's hot in films and TV shows for May 2024 at their brand Crackle.com; pop recording artist/songwriter Sarah Reeves chats about her brand-new single 'More Than Enough,' which has already gone viral (sarahreevesmusic.com); and NY Times Best-Selling author Catherine Applegate chats about her just-released new book 'The One and Only Family.'

“The Hopeful" is a heartfelt and compelling historical drama film that will be released in over 900 theaters nationwide this April, in partnership with Hope Studios and Kyle Portbury Films. “The Hopeful” features a diverse cast and marks the first long form feature from Emmy Award winning and three-time Australian Director’s Guild nominated Kyle Portbury. “The Hopeful” is the true story of a community whose lives were transformed as they learn what it means to truly wait for Jesus. This sweeping drama, set in 19th century New England, invites audiences of all ages to imagine how hope can change the world. For a drama set in the 1800s, one of the most unique choices Portbury made was to collaborate with two-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriterJonas Myrin, who contributes two original songs with mainstream hit potential, “Hope Is on The Way” and “Made for You.” Both songs were written and performed by Myrin specifically for the film.

 

Mahen Bonetti is the founder and executive director of African Film Festival

The 31st edition of the New York African Film Festival launches in New York. The prestigious festival will have events throughout NYC, which includes: Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) and African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) will celebrate the 31st edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) from May 8 to May 14. The festival continues at Maysles Documentary Center in Harlem from May 17 to 19 and culminates at Brooklyn Academy of Music under the name Film Africa from May 24 to May 30 during Dance Africa. ·Over the course of the month, the New York African Film Festival will present more than 50 films from more than 25 countries. Our guest,·Mahen Bonetti is the founder and executive director of African Film Festival, Inc., or AFF, which created and presents the New York African Film Festival. For tickets, schedules and more visit www.africanfilmny.org

Episode Summary

GUESTS: Ravit Markus, co-director of award-winning documentary "American Pot Story Oaksterdam"; Bill Rancic of the new season "The Mega-Brands That Built America" (The History Channel); and Chris Woolsey Senior Director of Communications of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment shares about what's popping in film and tv shows on the Popcorn Flix brand.

 

The award-winning documentary feature "American Pot Story: Oaksterdam" will make its Nevada premiere at the 2024 Indie Vegas Film Festival, April 27, 2024 at Century 18 & XD Theater at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The film directors are Dan Katzir and Ravit Markus The doc tells the unknown origin story of how a handful of underdogs risked everything to ignite the current worldwide revolution in cannabis policy. 

From the producers of Deadliest Catch, Discovery Channel introduces Mud Madness, a new series that follows the increasingly popular sport of Big Tire UTV Mud Racing and the passionate individuals that are behind it. Extreme mud racing is a dangerous, intense, action-filled motorsport that has become serious business. The mud racing circuit attracts racers from all over the country with a top prize of more than half a million dollars. Mud Madness showcases the epic mud courses, the over-the-top custom vehicles, the deep-rooted rivalries, the unique competitors and even the wild party scene behind the sport. 

To discuss the new series is champion mud racer Bryce Sparks (@WhiskeyBiz), who reaches millions of people online via his social content. Bryce chats about the appeal (and danger) of extreme mud racing, why it’s been attracting new fans and what viewers can expect from the new show. MUD MADNESS premieres April 9th @ at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery.