I had the pleasure of interviewing local filmmaker Brian Zahm and music producer Jacoti Sommes. These two self-proclaimed psycho geniuses are responsible for "The Biggest Blackest Whitesploitation Comedy Musical You Ever Saw Sucka" short film titled Wiggah. I can't say the title speaks for itself because there's much more to the movie than what you might believe. The film stars Ryan Czerwonko as T, a wannabe thug who keeps his pimp hand strong to feed his crack habit. And the film's music producer Jacoti Sommes makes his acting debut as the rival pimp L'Roy.
I got a chance to watch this short film and it pretty much left me speechless...in a good way. I found my jaw dropping within the first couple of minutes. And it remained that way for the rest of the time. I couldn't wait to interview the two crazy people with the audacity and courage to release a film such as this. And by the accolades this film has already received, it's apparent others feel the same way. Wiggah has been submitted to numerous film festivals and has won some top awards such as Best Comedy, Best Director, Best Original Score, and the first one I would have voted for - Best Cinematography. It's evident Brian Zahm and Jacoti Sommes add up to one hell of a creative duo. I'll definitely be looking forward to see what they come up with next.
Blaxploitation
Video Interview: Local filmmaker Brian Zahm and music producer Jacoti Sommes
Film: Black Dynamite

Black Dynamite is opening up today in selected theatres: NY, L.A., Chicago, Seattle, Philadelphia
Synopsis: When “The Man” murders his brother, pumps heroin into local orphanages,
and floods the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor, Black Dynamite is
the one hero willing to fight all the way from the blood-soaked city
streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House.
It stars actor and black belt holding "You don't want to f-- with me" martial artist Michael Jai White (Spawn, The Dark Knight, Why Did I Get Married?, and my favorite --- HBO film Tyson). There are also many actors making appearances in this movie such as Tommy Davidson, Arsenio 'where the heck have you been?' Hall, Kim Whitley, and Bokeem Woodbine.
