Raw, Black, Blue
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Tamia Randall, is the central character in this piece, a photography student; specifically the eyes behind the camera.
Photo 1: Red Threads / Photo 2: Chill from 'Missing Coins'
A long walk, from 'Detour'
Initially my story began as a short film, The Raw, which follows Keith, a newly hired response team member that assists a volatile neighborhood. My intent was to write from his point of view. Naturally, I was curious - two friends of mine, H.Z. and Jay, joined, a community response team, a non-profit organization funded by the city of San Francisco. They told me countless stories, many of which were of families torn apart by gang related deaths and mental illness. Jay was sent to prevent further retaliation between gang members and offer counseling. This young black man initially wanted to be a sheriff, which was something I struggled with understanding at the time.
I decided to develop a new character, Tamia, a young woman who just wants to live and love and change her world. Though the story is fictional, the photos are taken of San Francisco Bay Area communities Tamia revisits.
Along with my goal to publish Raw, Black and Blue as a book, I hope this opens up additional forums on social justice, self care and mental health.
Photo: 3: Skater boys / Photo 4: One step from 'Up to Here'
Photo 5: Fellas on Palou, from 'Tricky'/ Photo 6: Blue Skies from 'Blue is the name he gave me'
Photo 7: Surfside, from 'Lamentation of Mister Simms' / Photo 8: Moon over Indian Basin, from 'Write the Sky'
Book Specifications:
5.75 in x 7.25 with a classic softcover.
76 pages, text and images on super smooth uncoated paper.
Media formats: digital photography/film; color, b&w
