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Black Bird

Black Bird

Screenplay - Biopic

Bessie Coleman had a dream. She was going to be the first black woman to fly – she was the only one with an International pilot’s license. She was a trailblazer who fought to succeed despite racism and sexism to achieve that goal in the 1920s.

Bessie Coleman and her plane.

Blackbird

This cover of “Blackbird” by Black music artist Dionne Farris captures the 1920’s popular musical style with a blues groove.

Bye Bye Blackbird

First published in 1925, this song was covered by Black music artist James Govan (died July 18, 2014) and is featured on the “Wanted: The FAME Recordings” album, recorded in 1972 but not released until 2013.

Keeping Races in Their Places purchase now

“Keeping Races in Their Places”, a book by Anthony W. Orlando, examines the history of the public policies that created the “dividing lines that shaped the American city”.

Learn more about this book.

Celebrate Black History – Discover Her Story

Bessie Coleman refused to take “no” for an answer.

Black Bird charts Bessie’s determined rise to meet her challenge. It is a celebration of her spirit and heroic achievements.

WW I had ended. Opportunity was knocking and Bessie realized that aviation was a ground floor way in for Black people and a new future.

See the full script below.

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    Blanket Apology & Disclaimer

    I feel it is always prudent when encountering others for the first time to apologize in advance for anything I might say, write, claim to have done, or carry in my pockets that can in any way be considered insensitive, offensive, profane, in contravention of common moral standards of decency, and/or “just not done”, including but not limited to, shameless name-dropping and anecdotes not suitable for polite company.

    I’m not saying I’m not going to do that, I’m just saying please accept my most heartfelt sincere apology – right up front.

    The author makes no representations or warranties. Further, the author denies all claims. Isn’t that what a “disclaimer” does?

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    Swansong's Last Supper T.V. Dinner

    MUSIC: GREGORIAN CHANT UP AND FADE

    BROTHER THEODORE
    (confiding)

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    MUSIC: GREGORIAN CHANT UP AND FADE

    FADE TO BLACK

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