Author: Written by James Blake Beene
Democracy Now
I have the complexion for protection but not the orientation for this administration. With the way things are going, it’s plausible to say I will lay with burning bodies just for being gay. But I won’t be the first, immigrants will be displaced, and those that stand in the way will be laid to waste.… Read more
The Living Breathing Bodies of Unit 5D
Kids on the Porch in the Media
From publicity stunts to charity drives and interviews, see media coverage of the show I wrote during my time as Associate Producer and Writer at Brick Street Entertainment LLC. under Creator and Executive Producer, Rayna Ray. Read more
Behind the Scenes Interviews
Check out behind the scenes footage from “Kids on the Porch,” a web series that I wrote during my time as Associate Producer and Writer at Brick Street Entertainment LLC under Creator & Executive Producer Rayna Ray. Read more
Parents Against Bullying
In this public service announcement, the first of the series I wrote and helped to produce, parents speak out against bullying in schools. While I wrote this PSA, the stories are real. Read more
Welcome to the No Bully Zone
I wrote and helped to produce this PSA in 2011 during my time in LA working at Brick Street Entertainment LLC. Read more
Bullies on Blast
I wrote and helped to produce this PSA during my time in LA – it is still as relevant today as it was 13 years ago. Read more
“ABC’s for a New America – Part 2”
Another day, Bogged down by the flooded zone. Concerned about flying, Devastated by the destruction of the first week. Elon’s Nazi Salute, Fascist Federal Funding Freeze, Grossly incompetent cabinet picks; Hitler would be proud. Immigrants living in fear, J6 rioters released back into the streets, Kiss, kiss, kiss, the hand that bears the ring. Lies.… Read more
Tough Love
Shortly after the election, I was going through an emotional rollercoaster. What I once considered a North/South issue became a slap in the face when I looked at the United States map splashed in red, including states that we had recently discussed possibly moving to; that compounded with overwhelming disappointment in humanity. I talked to… Read more
Where Am I?
I removed myself from the chaos of social media to reflect on the world we live in today. While I didn’t disengage completely, I stopped looking at posts, actually more offended by the lack of outrage by silent family members who I can only assume probably either didn’t vote or voted for Trump but don’t… Read more