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09/23/2021

Melvin Van Peebles, Champion of New Black Cinema, Dies at 89

We are eternally grateful for your example, Melvin Van Peebles. We stand in the light of your legacy. May you rest in peace.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/22/movies/melvin-van-peebles-dead.html?smid=fb-share&fbclid=IwAR1ZVUot4HkT5Xq2bSrWCCyLgIb59gdFMGO7bQChY3dF9ztb745iygzGqZs

A fertile creative force, he wrote fiction and musicals but is best known for a breakthrough movie that heralded the genre known as blaxploitation.

07/27/2021

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03/23/2021

Congratulations Keith McQuirter for winning the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Directing in Documentary for "By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem"!!!

NAACP Image Awards
#NAACPImageAwards

Congratulations Keith McQuirter for winning the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Directing in Documentary for "By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem"!!!

NAACP Image Awards
#NAACPImageAwards

03/02/2021

FOX 5 NY's report on "By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem" that aired during Black History month and featured director Keith McQuirter. Check it out!

02/02/2021

Viola Davis, Tyler Perry and Regina King Up for Entertainer of the Year at 2021 NAACP Image Awards

Our docuseries "By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem" got nominated today for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Directing in Documentary (Film and TV). Congrats to director Keith McQuirter and the entire Decoder Media and Significant Productions Teams!
https://variety.com/2021/tv/awards/2021-naacp-image-awards-nominations-1234898205/?fbclid=IwAR2TS5pfSrNoTeTSvrWExprU619mzOyy0h9yr99ch9FvojXf732RTh5XBCE

D-Nice, Viola Davis, Regina King, Trevor Noah and Tyler Perry are nominated for entertainer of the year at the 2021 NAACP Image Awards. The nominations were virtually announced Tuesday on the NAACP…

12/31/2020

Wishing You a Happy New Year!

Wishing You a Happy New Year!

12/16/2020

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

In episode 1 of the doc series "By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem", Martha Reeves and Gladys Knight share their first time performing at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.

12/12/2020

‎Brown & Black: Director Keith McQuirter On Achieving Brown & Black Unity Through Music on Apple Podcasts

Director and executive producer of the EPIX documentary series "By Whatever Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem", Keith McQuirter, is guest on the podcast "Brown & Black" about race and pop culture. McQuirter talks with hosts Jack Rico and Mike Sargent about the new series.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/director-keith-mcquirter-on-achieving-brown-black-unity/id1499382805?i=1000502160097

‎Show Brown & Black, Ep Director Keith McQuirter On Achieving Brown & Black Unity Through Music - Dec 12, 2020

12/07/2020

Legendary jazz percussionist Warren Smith in a recording studio in the 1960's.

12/07/2020

One of the fathers of Hip Hop, original members of the Young Lords and member of the Last Poets, Felipe Luciano on set in New York.

12/05/2020

Hip Hop artist CHIKA on set in Los Angeles.

12/05/2020

Photos from Decoder Media's post

12/01/2020

'By Whatever Means Necessary: Godfather of Harlem' Episode 2: Musical and religious revolution made waves in 60s

[Review: "By Whatever Means Necessary", Episode 2] "The episode digs deeper into music being an integral part of the 60s Harlem. Not just was it an outlet for people to unwind after a difficult day but also express their pain."

https://meaww.com/by-whatever-means-necessary-godfather-of-harlem-episode-2-music-religion-politics-harlem-60-s-epix

The episode digs deeper into music being an integral part of the 60s Harlem. Not just was it an outlet for people to unwind after a difficult day but also express their pain

11/27/2020

'By Whatever Means Necessary: The Godfather of Harlem' Episode 3: The Boogaloo and the call for racial justice

[Review, Episode 3: By Whatever Means Necessary] 'Crossroads' perhaps has been the episode with the catchiest tracks of the '60s. The episode focuses on migrants, the musical fusion and the common factor between the two: Racial Justice.

It's almost as if Godfather of Harlem is prepping the audience to better understand the show. With this it is clear, the show is more than just a gangster drama. There's rich history involved and it's time the world knows the story.

https://meaww.com/by-whatever-means-necessary-the-godfather-of-harlem-episode-3-boogaloo-racial-justice-nina-simone #EPIX #GodfatherofHarlem #Harlem #boogaloo #Music #Jazz

Nina Simone's 'Mississipi Goddamn' was one of those hits that were looked at as the 'first civil rights song'

11/25/2020

Episode 4: By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

Sneak Peek! -- Keith McQuirter directed the docuseries "By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem" and it was produced by Decoder Media. In this clip Kwame Brathwaite, a photographer and founder of the African Jazz-Art Society and Studios (AJASS) – a collective of artists, musicians, and designers – popuarize the slogan "Black is Beatiful" in the late 1960's.

The members of AJASS knew that in order to have a true revolution of society, art, and ideas there needed to be a mental revolution as well. They encouraged Black people to reject internalized Eurocentric standards of beauty and reclaim pride in their African origins. AJASS organized events like “Naturally 68” – a fashion show and festival that promoted natural hairstyles and African-inspired clothing designs, and started a Harlem-based agency for Black models, Grandassa. Follow Decoder Media for updates or Tune in Sunday on Epix!

11/20/2020

THE TIMES OF GODFATHER HARLEM - MetroFocus

Filmmaker Keith McQuirter & vocalist Robin Clark in an interview on PBS's MetroFocus takes us on a meaningful musical tour of Harlem through the documentary series "By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem" now streaming on EPIX.

https://www.thirteen.org/metrofocus/2020/11/times-godfather-harlem-xda9ec/

New EPIX docuseries “By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times Of Godfather Harlem” brings to life the excitement of 1960s Harlem and introduces the artists who dared to use their voices, instruments and lyrics to take a stand against systemic injustice.

11/19/2020

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

New 4-part documentary-series produced by Decoder Media called "BY WHATEVER MEANS NECESSARY: The Times of Godfather of Harlem" explores Boogaloo music emerging out of Harlem during the 1960's. New episode streams on EPIX each Sunday at 10pm ET during the month of November. For more info click Decoder Media.

11/18/2020

BY WHATEVER MEANS NECESSARY: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

New 4-part documentary-series produced by Decoder Media called "BY WHATEVER MEANS NECESSARY: The Times of Godfather of Harlem" explores the powerful music emerging out of Harlem during the 1960's. New episode streams on EPIX each Sunday at 10pm ET during the month of November. For more infor click Decoder Media.

11/15/2020

Godfather of Harlem

Godfather of Harlem

You must use your voice to speak up in crucial times. Watch the cast of Godfather of Harlem in a new episode of By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem tomorrow at 10/9c only on EPIX.

11/11/2020

Where can you watch "By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem"?

You can watch the series on Philo. You can also watch Epix movies and TV shows through Amazon Prime. If you don’t have Prime already, you can sign up for $12.99/month and then add Epix on as an extra for $5.99/month. You’ll get a 30-day free trial for both Amazon Prime and EPIX.

11/10/2020

'By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem' Review: How music inspired change in Black America

[REVIEW by MEAWW] 'By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem' dubs the place as a Mecca where music by some of the best artists of the day was regarded as a celebration of black music. King Curtis' Harlem Nocturne, Chubby Checker's 'Twist', the Apollo Theater in New York that saw performances by Martha Stewart and her Vandellas and the Marvelettes and Bobby's Record Shop receive more than honorary mentions in the pilot episode of the docuseries executive produced by Nina Yang Bongiovi, Forest Whitaker and Keith McQuirter.
https://meaww.com/by-whatever-means-necessary-the-times-of-godfather-harlem-episode-1-review-music-influence-epix-tv?fbclid=IwAR1FHfOp7ouLzRgSonFQkxd-AMR-3bcZWuSXdz9KP8BL5bu8K_SaMXA4_mg

Episode 1 titled 'Mecca' in the four-part docu-series gives a comprehensive look at how music became a tool of expression in Harlem

11/08/2020

BY WHATEVER MEANS NECESSARY: The Times of Godfather of Harlem, a playlist by DECODER MEDIA on Spotify

Music was the background and foreground of the revolution. Enjoy the music playlist from the documentary series "BY WHATEVER MEANS NECESSARY: The Times of Godfather of Harlem". Series Premieres tonight on EPIX at 10pm ET.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QBOm4mKYf4KQVidm76QN7?si=Za2MQJFPR12HqGwb5idXFw #Harlem #GodfatherofHarlem #CivilRightsMovement #1960s #Music #Culture #Politics

Music was the background and foreground of the revolution. Watch BY WHATEVER MEANS NECESSARY: The Times of Godfather of Harlem on EPIX. Directed Keith McQuirter. Produced by Decoder Media.

11/07/2020

Every TV Show We're Excited to Watch This Fall

The Thrillist lists "BY WHATEVER MEANS NECESSARY: The Times of Godfather of Harlem" on its "to-binge list" for Big TV Shows Debuting the Rest of 2020. Series Premieres Sunday 11/8 10ET on EPIX.

https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/new-tv-shows-2020-premiere-date-schedule

So many shows!

11/05/2020

BY WHATEVER MEANS NECESSARY: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

New documentary-series produced by Decoder Media called "BY WHATEVER MEANS NECESSARY: The Times of Godfather of Harlem" explores the powerful fusion of music and activism in Harlem during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's. New episode streams on EPIX each Sunday at 10pm ET during the month of November. Tune in at www.epix.com #Harlem #ProtestMusic #Documentary #CivilRights #HumanRights #GodfatherofHarlem #Music

07/20/2020

‘Godfather Of Harlem’-Inspired Docuseries From Forest Whitaker Set At Epix

Announced today! New series out of Decoder Media coming this Fall.

https://deadline.com/2020/07/godfather-of-harlem-inspired-docuseries-from-forest-whitaker-in-works-at-epix-1202989917/

Epix is expanding its Godfather of Harlem franchise. The network has given a green light to By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem, a four-part docuseries inspired by the mus…

06/11/2020

ITVS

ITVS

The 3,000 Project, a story on the parole debate in a state with one of the highest incarceration rates in the country, is now #ITVSfunded. Keith McQuirter, welcome to the ITVS family.
https://itvs.tv/2YuBtau

02/18/2020

Last month we shot a commercial for Zeel with the iconic Cindy Crawford. Directed by Gus Sacks and produced by Keith McQuirter. Photography by Greg Delman. Agency NSG/SWAT.

07/03/2019

The Rippling Effect of Baron Walker - Belt Magazine

Our very own, filmmaker Keith McQuirter, wrote the short story "The Rippling Effect of Baron Walker" about second chances in the criminal justice system. It was released this week online by Belt Publishing & Belt Magazine. Check it out!

https://beltmag.com/baron-walker-milwaukee/

In 2015, a study named Milwaukee's 53206 ZIP code the most incarcerated in the nation, imprisoning more than sixty-two percent of Black men under the age of thirty-four. Baron Walker was one of them.

06/01/2019

Keith McQuirter gives speech accepting top award at PitchBLACK.

09/06/2018

Wheels Up

Always fun to produce spots for Wheels Up. Check this one out on College GameDay!

UP IS GAMEDAY
#WheelsUp #UpTheWayYouFly

09/27/2017

Grand Jury Prize for Best Feature Documentary at Urbanworld Film Festival Presented by HBO goes to MILWAUKEE 53206 Congrats to director Keith McQuirter, the entire crew, cast and Transform Films! #UW21 #MakeYourMark #Urbanworldfilmfestival #NYC #MassIncarceration #Documentary #Milwaukee #MILWAUKEE53206 #MKE53206

01/20/2017

Denise Kicks Ass

Our producer Denise takes her fitness seriously when it comes to Vets. Committing to a 22 push-ups a day challenge. Her first day was pretty successful. She nominates our editor Vincas to the challenge. #22kill

Day 1/22: 22 push-ups a day for 22 days.
22 push-ups a day for 22 days to remember the 22 US veterans each day who take their own lives.

The rules are simple:
*Once you are nominated your 22 days starts the following day
*Every day record yourself doing 22 push-ups and post it, copy this text and the hashtag to each post
*Every day nominate a different person, try to choose people you think will want to do this and/or have the ability to do it
*And finally, this is a simple way to get the word out that 22 US veterans commit suicide each day.

04/15/2016

Black Tea - FRESH

Tea is the world's most ancient remedy and has been cultivated over centuries for use in medicine, ritual and art. For Fresh we captured the ancient practice of harvesting black tea in Hangzhou the capital of the Zhejiang province in China.

https://vimeo.com/149442184

This is "Black Tea - FRESH" by decodermedia on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

04/06/2016

Instagram photo by Decoder Media • Mar 8, 2016 at 1:42pm UTC

The Creatives pulling a late night in the fishbowl. #DecoderMedia

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04/06/2016

Instagram photo by Decoder Media • Apr 2, 2016 at 2:57pm UTC

Director Keith McQuirter & Cinematographer Derek Wiesehahn in front of the former Pabst brewery during the making of Milwaukee 53206: A Film About Mass Incarceration

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