Rod Risbrook

ROD PATRICK RISBROOK (aka “BIG ROD”) is a CADD [Computer-Aided Drafting and Design] professional who designs/drafts engineering drawings as a consultant & spends the rest of his other time as a socio-political activist for the Black [same gender loving] community. As part of his socio-political agenda, ROD lent his humanitarian energies for 3+ years to the Black Men’s Xchange-New York [BMX-NY] which is a cultural affirmation and leadership empowerment collective for same gender loving men of African descent. Creatively, ROD captures still moments in time as a photographer, doing graphic design work, and is a producer at Brooklyn Cable Access Television [BCAT]. ROD is currently transitioning from CADD to filmmaker by pursuing a path as a cinematographer/filmmaker @ NYU in order to bring to life what he calls “our stories” that need to be told. E-mail: big.rod02@gmail.com

Published on 08/15/2007

Please check out the following films showing at the The Best of NewFest @ BAM

Blueprint

On the Downlow

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Black SGL Films: The Best of NewFest @ BAM in Brooklyn, NY

Please check out the following films showing at the The Best of NewFest @ BAM

Blueprint 75min Friday, Sept. 7th at 9:15pm Directed by Kirk Shannon-Butts Synopsis: Blueprint eschews traditional narrative for a fresh and intriguing approach to storytelling marked by a special attention to place and mood.
Two attractive young African-American college students are drawn to one another despite essentially opposite personalities. Reserved Keith’s time in New York City is nearing its end, but when free-spirit Nathan suddenly appears, he finds himself slowly opening up to new possibilities.
On The Downlow 88min Sunday, Sept. 9th at 6:50pm Directed by Abigail Child Synopsis: In recent years, there has been much discussion and debate about the phenomenon of African-American men “on the downlow,” or seemingly heterosexual men who sleep with other men in private.
Abigail Child’s documentary focuses on four such men in Cleveland, revealing the complex web of racial, societal, and familial forces that inform their behavior and identity. Preceded by Float Directed by Kareem J Mortimer A young Bahamian painter finds inspiration in unexpected love.
BAMcinématek @ BAM Rose Cinemas 30 Lafayette Avenue (between Ashland Place and St. Felix Street) Brooklyn, NY 11217 GENERAL ADMISSION: $11 Buy online, by phone at 718.777.FILM (theater ID #545), or at BAM Rose box office. BAM CINEMA CLUB MEMBERS: $7 SENIORS, STUDENTS, & CHILDREN: $7.50 Discounts available at BAM Rose box office only. Students: 25 & under w/ valid ID, Mon—Thu, except holidays. Subway/LIRR BAM is within walking distance from the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, C, D, G, M, N, Q and R trains. MTA Bus B25, B26, B41, B45, B52, B63, B67 all stop within three blocks of BAM.