“Humerican 360” a New Powerful Seven-Part Series by Filmmaker Qasim Clarke Gives Audiences a Thought-Provoking Virtual Reality Perspective Into Civil Rights and Racial Tensions
#AllissuesMatter; Racism, Gender Equality, education, obesity, trafficking, LGBT Rights and domestic violence, will be The focus of seven part film series
Los Angeles, CA. -Acclaimed filmmaker Qasim Clarke of Aristo-crat Film is broadening the awareness of many social and racial issues today that peo-ple face in everyday life. His newly released film, “Humerican 360”, depicts the recent struggles endured by African Americans with police officers, in an innovative virtual way never before experienced. The film is inspired by the gruesome murder of Alton Sterling, which stirred up a lot of controversy, outrage and anger. The short 7 minute film gives a gripping insight to what reportedly happened on that tragic night in a real life virtual reality (VR) format. The storyline chronicles a day of unjustified death start-ing out with him spending quality time earlier in the day with his son to never coming home that night.
Trailer #1: https://vimeo.com/178921175
Trailer #2: https://vimeo.com/178922711
Full Film: http://youtu.be/ASMVXkPhnSg (TRT: 7.5 minutes)
“I made the film to show that we are all here trying to accomplish similar goals and to bring social and racial issues to life in a human way. I am hoping people will watch and understand the huge impact a senseless and unjustified death has on a family and society. The irony is, my film became a reality personally, I almost lost my life being accosted unjustly by over 13 police officers, the same night this was filmed, which made me even more determined to bring awareness to this issue, too many innocent lives are being lost.”, explains director Qasim Clarke. (See real footage; https://vimeo.com/178922711)
Qasim uses a 360/VR format to bring his films to life, by putting the viewer right in the middle of the action to experience it like they were actually there. Humerican 360 was released on Zeality an application that supports the 360 format by allowing the viewer to either rotate their device or use a finger to pan around and see all angles. Although this state of the art format is more challenging than the conventional method of film making, Qasim is dedicated to making people feel like they are part of the story. (www.zeality.co)
His film brings light to the sensitive subject of race in our society. Qasim explains, “As a filmmaker the ability to make time stand still makes me feel like a contributor to chang-ing the future. I am currently finishing 6 more short 360/VR films to bring attention to many social issues, emphasizing #AllissuesMatter. I just want to create visuals that contribute to the human perspective.”
When asked what he wanted his audiences to take away from Humerican 360. The talented director responded by saying, “I want the audience to understand despite other differences we all want the same things! We have to work together to make this world a better place for our families, our children, their children and ourselves. I am unapologetic in the belief that we all have the right to life, love and succeed while treating each other with respect and decency.”
Trailer #1: https://vimeo.com/178921175
Trailer #2: https://vimeo.com/178922711
Full Film: http://youtu.be/ASMVXkPhnSg (TRT: 7.5 minutes)
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Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/QasimClarke/posts/10207390218258375
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