THETHROWAWAYS
THE THROWAWAYS is a documentary in production, funded and backed by Kickstarter supporters!
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I am an invisible man. I am a man of substance, of flesh and bone, fiber and liquids; and I might even be said to possess a mind. I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me.
The Throwaways tells the story of activist filmmaker and ex-felon, Ira McKinley, documenting his struggle to bring positive changes to his community in inner-city Albany, NY. Weaving McKinleyʼs personal narrative of survival with stories of social movements rising up, the film takes an intimate look at the challenges facing urban America. As he strives to get his voice heard, McKinley also confronts the unavoidable stories of his past, battling against personal demons and the stigma of being an ex-felon. Guided by McKinley’s story, The Throwaways intimately explores the complex challenges facing African American males, specifically issues of mass incarceration and police violence. The Throwaways is more than just an illumination of marginalized people at their weakest moments; it is a call to action, a story of directly engaging in the struggle for justice.
Ralph Ellison
Invisible Man
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- September 2012
As we near the completion of The Throwaways we are excited to share that we were featured on Indiewire, one of the biggest independent film websites. Check it out: http://tinyurl.com/8r5u2vz
Dec 2011Thank you all!!! We've come so far this year!!! We're in the final stages of production and need your help to complete filming.Please click the paypal link below to support THE THROWAWAYS.If you'd like one of our kickstarter rewards but missed the campaign... just say so in the note when you give.Aug 2011
We've been so busy!!! That's a good thing --Keep up with the latest by following our facebook updates here: http://www.facebook.com/throwawaysmovieJun 2011Thank You!!! We did it!!! Thanks to you we have officially reached our kickstarter goal!!!May 2011-This is an important first test for the throwaways-- This project will only happen if you all want to help us make it happen. If we don't reach our kickstarter fundraising goal in the 60 days we end up with nothing.-Thanks to everyone who has donated to the project on Kickstarter!!!!! so far we have raised $1400 in the first 24 hours!!!-The Throwaways Kickstarter Campaign is officially underway! Our goal is to raise $10,000 for our first round of production in only 60 days.Apr 2011-The plan is to use the trailer to help raise funds for production! -Trailer is up! Already we've getting so much positive feedback from on the trailer from our growing number of supporters.Mar 2011Have a look at our incredible team-- http://throwawaysmovie.com/#e42/custom_plainWith so much interest in the project-- it's been easier than we ever could have imagined to assemble an amazing team/crew with diverse and valuable experiences in filmmaking.Feb 2011So much interest in our project through our new facebook page! And from people who are from all over the world!!! Jan 2011-- With each day we are documenting powerful stories and getting incredible footage. This is a story that needs to be told!Jan 2011THE THROWAWAYS tells the story of homeless filmmaker and activist Ira McKinley, documenting his quest to shed light on the struggle of people living on the margins of society and to challenge a system that oppresses them.
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- Bhawin Suchak (Producer/Director, Cinematographer, Editor) is a filmmaker, educator and digital media producer who works with emerging technologies as tools to promote expression, communication, and connection. He co-directed Free To Learn, a feature length documentary about radical education and has produced, directed and edited several short documentary films. Bhawin is the founder and program director of Youth FX, a summer filmmaking program for inner-city teens based out of Grand Street Community Arts. He has been a media arts teacher at The Albany Free School for 12 years, and has worked with youth in digital film production and multimedia at several locations including: Sanctuary for Independent Media, Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, Ark Charter School, and with the Museum Club afterschool program at The New York State Museum.
Ira McKinley (Producer/Director) is a Air Force veteran trained as a Medical Material Handler, he started his activism early on when he participated in Act Up in Ithaca, NY in the 1980’s. During the winters of 2007/2008 he started a Homeless Arts Showcase inspired by his fifteen years being homeless himself in Northampton, MA’s Pulaski Park. Ira won Northampton Arts Council’s grant for an “Emerging Film Maker” (2009); as well as Producer of the Year for Northampton Community Television (2009). Ira is currently a cameraman for the Sanctuary for Independent Media and Troy, NY and continues his activist work with his collaborative Social Change in Mind, a network of organizations and individuals seeking social justice within the Capital Region.Sam Pollard (Executive Producer) is an award-winning feature film and television video editor, and documentary producer/director whose career spans almost thirty years. He is one of the nation's top film editors, and has edited several Spike Lee films (Four Little Girls, Jungle Fever, Mo Better Blues) and served as the producer for Henry Hampton's historical civil rights documentary Eyes On The Prize II: America at the Racial Crossroads. Pollard recently directed the acclaimed documentary Slavery By Another Name that aired on PBS.
Adele Pham (Associate Producer, Additional Camera) is a filmmaker based in Brooklyn, NY. Since 2007 she has directed, edited, and produced four documentary shorts that have screened at over 20 film festivals domestically and abroad. Pham has lectured at NYU, Wesleyan, and The New School, taught documentary film to South Asian teenage girls in Queens, and youth of color in The Bronx and Brooklyn, NY.
Messiah Rhodes (Additional Camera, Additional Editing) is a Brooklyn, NY based filmmaker who has produced several short documentary films reflecting the stories of those on the margins. He is currently in production on a feature length documentary that follows emerging social movements in New York City.
Victoria Kereszi (Creative Consultant) is an artist, photographer, documentary filmmaker, curator, community media organizer, and educator. She has completed two feature length documentaries and works with youth and community member to engage them in media and digital production at The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, NY
Branda Miller (Creative Consultant) is an emmy-award winning media artist and educator, dedicated to explore new visions and support independent voices. She is currently a professor of media studies at RPI University and the co-director at The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, NY
Cleo Oliver (Director of Community Engagement) is the Executive Director of Grand Street Community Arts and has been in leadership positions in several non-profit community based organizations.
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- HELP THE THROWAWAYS PROJECT!We're in the final stages of post-production and need your help to get The Throwaways documentary out to audiences across the country.Please click the paypal link below to support THE THROWAWAYS.If you'd like one of our kickstarter rewards but missed the campaign... just say so in the note when you give.
