What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) - When Art Finally Mirrors Reality

BONUS - Song For Rent, After Jack Smith (2018) - Audio Description Breaking the Rules

In this Bonus Episode, AJ with fellow podcasters Cheryl Green and Thomas Reid discuss the short film, "Song for Rent, After Jack Smith" (2018), and its audio description. They are joined by guests, Malic Amalya - Director, Arthur Johnson Weiss - Audio Description, and Jade Theriault - Actress portraying Jack Smith as "Rose Courtyard." They discuss the process of making the film, and the inherint evolution of incorporating the audio description as a main feature to the film. Song for Rent is based on the 1969 experimental short film of the same name by Jack Smith. Follow link below to watch. Song for Rent (2018) - https://vimeo.com/278238847

BONUS - Behind the Scenes - A Look Back on Season 1

Want to know what Acting Up w/ AJ is all about? Who are these voices that join his ensemble? Where did it all begin? AJ takes a look back on the past 5 years and beyond in creating his podcast. Joined from the very beginning by friends and fellow podcasters, Cheryl Green and Thomas Reid. Influenced and inspired as a child by radio host, Tom Joyner, and later being joined by friend from Zeno Mountain Farm, Shawnsy Billops. AJ recalls the events that have lead the podcast to where it is now.

What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) - When Art Finally Mirrors Reality

We are finally here on this season finale of Acting Up w/ AJ and Crew! We are so excited to have friend and author, Kathy Roberson, lend us her mirrored experiences in raising a child with a significant cognitive disability. This a very candid conversation about family dynamics, sibling care of a brother with a disability, and the exposure it brings in publics settings. Prepare yourselves for an emotional ride in this extended episode of Acting Up w/ AJ and Crew! Thank you to all of our listeners for joining us on this expedition into Disability Representation in our Media Culture. actingupwithaj.com

The Ride Ahead (2024) - Part 2 - Ableism, Infantilization, and the Demand for Respect w/ Sam & Dan Habib

Acting Up w/ AJ and Crew are back with Part 2! An Interview with Father/Son directing duo Samuel and Dan Habib. We dive deeper into the discussion about down talking, respect, boundaries, and the end of infantilization. The Ride Ahead, is a feature film following Director Samuel Habib as he interviews many disabled celebrities, activists, and role models around the country. With daring discussions on the topics of being an adult with a disability. This documentary has Audio Description and Captioning for access needs. Check out their website for future screenings at RideAheadFilm.com.

The Ride Ahead (2024) - Part 1 - The Importance of Telling Our Own Stories w/ Sam & Dan Habib

Happy Black History Month! After a short hiatus, AJ and his crew are joined by Father/Son duo Samuel and Dan Habib. Their new documentary, The Ride Ahead, is a feature length extension to the Emmy Award winning short film "My Disability Roadmap." In the episode, we discuss what it means to be a filmmaker with a disability, life after high school, and the meaning of love and relationships. SYNOPSIS - Samuel Habib is a typical 21-year-old, itching to move out, start a career, and find love. But no one tells you how to be an adult, let alone an adult with a disability. Can a community of disability activists help him follow his dreams?