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Darius Clark Monroe

If your vision doesn't cost you something, it's a daydream-

About Me

I believe that we all are destined for greatness. Sometimes it takes individuals a lifetime to find out what makes them great. Others die never knowing that when they leave this Earth, their names will be forever engraved in history. I don't want to die quietly, and then be remembered later as one of the "GREATS". I want to make my mark while I'm here.My greatest joy is giving back. Whether it's time, money, education,or love, I enjoy seeing the expressions on people's faces when I know I've done something to change their lives forever. I want to make a difference in the lives of many, and through filmmaking, music, poetry, dance, theatre, and whatever else it takes, I plan on doing that.Settling for less is not an option.

My Interests



I'd like to meet:

GOD. I've read what heaven's like, but there's so much more I want to know. Is eternity really eternity and what are days like in Heaven? Do days exist or mesh into one continuous never-ending time of peace and joy. I would love to meet my ancestors. My grandparent's great grandparents. I want to know what country in Africa I orginated from. Who am I and who were my people. I want to meet Malcolm and Martin. Oscar Micheaux, the original BLACK DIRECTOR. I'd like to meet all of my elementary/middle/high school teachers and let them know that I'm destined for greatness and that I couldn't have done anything without their guidance. I'd like to meet the man that is to be me 50 years into the future. What is he like? What has he accommplished? What are his failures and successes?Midway

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Heroes:

"Though it be a thrilling and marvelous thing to be merely young and gifted, in such times, it is doubly so, doubly dynamic, to be young gifted and black." -Lorraine Hansberry 1964

My Blog

Arizona Black Film Showcase

TESTIFY has been selected to screen at the Arizona Black Film Showcase. The event will be held in Phoenix, Arizona: March 22th-25th. Stay tuned for more information or visit: http://www.azblackfilm.co...
Posted by Darius Clark Monroe on Tue, 23 Jan 2007 06:47:00 PST

The Washington DC Independent Film Festival

TESTIFY has been selected to screen at The Washington DC Independent Film Festival. The festival event takes place March 1st-11th.For more info., please click on the following link:http://dciff.org/...
Posted by Darius Clark Monroe on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 04:00:00 PST

2007 Urban Film Series Tour

TESTIFY has been selected to screen at the 2007 Urban Film Series Tour: 4th Annual Film and Discussion series. The event will be held in Washington, DC, February 7th-11th."Testify is outstanding and m...
Posted by Darius Clark Monroe on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 04:59:00 PST

Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

We would like to formally invite your short film TESTIFYto participate in the 9th Annual Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2007 (April 27th - May 6th).  We have programmed your film to exhibi...
Posted by Darius Clark Monroe on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:36:00 PST

Texas Black Film Festival

I just found out, not from the actual festival staff, but from surfing through the festival's website, that TESTIFY will be screening at the 1st Annual Texas Black Film Festival in Dallas, Texas. For ...
Posted by Darius Clark Monroe on Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:01:00 PST

San Diego Black Film Festival

TESTIFY just received word that it will screen at the San Diego Black Film Festival (Formerly known as the Noir Film Festival) in San Diego, California: Feb. 1-4th.The Noir Film Festival features seve...
Posted by Darius Clark Monroe on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 05:00:00 PST

Festival du Cinéma de Paris

TESTIFY has been preselected for the Festival du Cinéma de Paris. I will have more info. about this festival shortly....
Posted by Darius Clark Monroe on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:53:00 PST

London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival

I am writing formally to invite TESTIFY to participate in the 21st London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. The festival, organised by the British Film Institute (BFI) is the third largest film festival...
Posted by Darius Clark Monroe on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:49:00 PST

Pan African Film Festival

Congratulations!  We are pleased to inform you that your film TESTIFY has been accepted for screening in the 15th Annual Pan African Film Festival which will take place at the Magic Johnson T...
Posted by Darius Clark Monroe on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:38:00 PST

TESTIFY SCREENINGS TO DATE

TESTIFY SCREENINGSMartha's Vineyard African American Film FestivalHBO Short Film FinalistOak Bulffs, Massachusetts, U S AAugust 2006 (Film Festival)Urban Mediamakers Film FestivalShort Film Competitio...
Posted by Darius Clark Monroe on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 10:36:00 PST