The Choice is Yours | Official Trailer | Paramount+Chronicles the life of rapper and artist Andres “Dres” Titus, one half of the legendary 90’s Hip Hop duo Black Sheep, who after receiving a highly coveted gift, embarks on a turbulent journey to reclaim his spot in genre he once helped create. The documentary recounts his seemingly overnight rise to fame, to his present day struggle with civilian life, chasing his last chance at success. Directed & Edited by Clark Slater | More Than A MedalAlmost five million Americans fought in WWI and nearly one million were from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Despite their bravery few were recognized for their valor. Now a group of veterans is trying to change that. More Than a Medal interweaves their research with untold stories of courage. Directed, Shot, Produced, Edited by Clark Slater & Alex Goldstein. Released on Apple TV & Amazon Prime Video | DMX: Don't Try to Understand | Official Trailer | HBOThe documentary is an intimate portrait, following a year in the life of the late Earl "DMX" Simmons as he works toward reinvention and redemption, striving to stay true to himself while reestablishing his roles as a father, an artist, and an icon. Directed by Christopher Fierson; Co-Directed & Produced by Clark Slater.
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GENERATION FUERZAWhen a devastating earthquake hit Mexico City in September of 2017, thousands of citizens took matters into their own hands to ensure the safety of their friends and neighbors. The filmmakers of "Generation Fuerza" embedded themselves with several people and volunteer groups, documenting their fight to bring the city back to its feet.
Generation Fuerza was co-produced, directed, filmed and edited by Clark Slater and Alex Goldstein | G HERBO: City of SorrowTaking place in Chicago, we follow G Herbo, a 22 year old rapper who grew up on south side. This documentary is an inspirational/cautionary tale of Herbo's plight to make music and survive his neighborhood; managing to escape the violence, only to return to influence/motivate the youth to better their own situations. Directed by Clark Slater & Harrison Corwin. Edited & Shot by Clark Slater | TRACY: The Lil Tracy DocumentaryEccentric? Yes. Introvert? Sure. Subdued? Definitely. Enigmatic? Without a doubt.
Crazy?… Not quite.
Directed and edited by Clark Slater, "TRACY", follows the enigmatic life and career of a young and very misunderstood rapper. For Tracy, it's about finding one’s self-center in a world of instability. His music, aesthetic, and life decisions may not sit well with everyone, but Tracy definitely remains true to himself. |
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Indie Episodic: Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men (SACHA JENKINS)As part of a BTS series for the Sundance Institute, meet Sasha Jenkins, director of Wu Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men which is playing in the Indie Episodic Program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. This episode was directed & edited by Clark Slater | IDENTIFY: PAT MANUELThe Olympic channel presents the inspiring journey of Pat Manuel, a transgender athlete. This is the story of how boxing helped Pat find his true identity. Manuel returned to competition after transitioning. Can he find challengers to return to the top? Produced and edited by Clark Slater | The Way Out: City Morgue Documentary“We’re not trying to shock you, we’re just trying to show you what we see everyday”, says ZillaKami of City Morgue. Directed by Clark Slater, we enter the world of ZillaKami and SosMula, the rap duo known for their blown out bass, abrasive vocals, and nightmare-ish visuals you can't look away from. We met up with the group to learn about the broad range of influences on their sound, how the two linked up, and their motivations to create without limits. |
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Grooms in Paradise2 grooms decide to invite all their friends and family halfway around to witness and celebrate their love...Directed, shot & edited by Clark Slater | Too OLD to die YOUNG: ICE TToo Old To Die Young is a short documentary series created and directed by Clark Slater, hosted by legendary publicist Bill Adler that showcases the lives of Hip Hop’s most legendary characters. This episode focuses on the world of Ice-T, one of the pioneers of gangster rap, and one of the most successful rapper-turned-actors till date. We spent a day in Ice's home, getting an intimate look into his personal life. | Post Malone is a Rockstar“I like to drink beer, I like to smoke cigarettes… I like bleeding.“ So says Post Malone in this short documentary that offers a rare glimpse of a Rockstar on the rise.
Born in Syracuse in 1995 but raised in Grapevine, TX, Austin Post has grown up to become one of the most powerful creative forces in pop culture today—as well as the most misunderstood. Is the artist who came in the game as “White Iverson” a rapper? A rock star? A psycho? None of the above? Directed & Shot by Clark Slater |
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Ally x VICE: white picket fenceCreated by ally bank and Vice, WPF is a short doc series that takes a realistic look in to the "American dream" and what that means in today's day and age.
With the rise of the gig economy and start ups, being your own boss is becoming more attractive than ever. In this episode, we met with four people who created their own non-traditional 9-5 to learn what it means to make your own job and manage its finances. Edited and produced by Clark Slater | Off The Record: Wyclef Jean on "Killing Me Softly With His Song"Off The Record is a series that consists of 12 bite-sized episodes where Hip-Hop artists, song-writers, and producers reminisce and reveal the untold story of how a classic record came together, dropping gem after gem on these legendary and often unimaginable collaborations. Created, Directed & Edited by Clark Slater | VICE: Broadly (A Day With)In this episode of A Day With, we meet with Misty Lee, the Magic Castle's only female resident seance medium/magician and one of the most sought after performers in Los Angeles. In a rare glimpse behind the magic community's mysterious veil, we talk with Lee about what it's like to be a female magician in the male-dominated field of trickery. Edited by Clark Slater |
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FOUL CHILD: The Legend Of Big L [TRAILER]Made completely during quarantine, this mini-doc serves as a glimpse into the life of Harlem native and a top 5 MC, BIG L, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut album "Lifestylez of da Poor & Dangerous", as told by some living legends. Directed & Edited by Clark Slater. COMING SOON | Off The Record: DJ Premier on Nas' "N.Y. State of Mind" and "Memory Lane"Off The Record is a series that consists of 12 bite-sized episodes where Hip-Hop artists, song-writers, and producers reminisce and reveal the untold story of how a classic record came together, dropping gem after gem on these legendary and often unimaginable collaborations. Created, Directed & Edited by Clark Slater | Robb Bank$: Made in Broward“I’ve tried to live in New York,” says Broward County rap pioneer Robb Bank$. “I’ve tried to live everywhere in the world. It’s no place like here. Ain’t no vibe like this.” Robb Bank$ gives us an education in how South Florida became the new rap mecca. “XXX, Ski, Wifi—we all from the same place, I’m a Broward n***a till the day I die.” - Directed by Clark Slater |
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Ally x VICE: white picket fence Ep 2Created by ally bank and Vice, WPF is a short doc series that takes a realistic look in to the "American dream" and what that means in today's day and age.
More and more young people are living in cities. And fewer and fewer of them have the down payment ready to buy where they live. In this episode, we met up with a couple in Brooklyn who bought their second house before their first. Edited and produced by Clark Slater | PARISThe power of hip hop lies in unleashing raw creativity. With two turntables and a microphone it’s possible to explore an infinite variety of musical adventures. And some people don’t even need turntables. All they need is one mic. In this short doc, we follow Chicago beatboxer Paris Reed, as delve into the competitive world, traveling to NYC to defend his title at the American Beatbox Championships. Produced & shot by Clark Slater | Jamaica Inna Real LifeBorn and raised in Portmore, Jamaica until moving to the Bronx at the age of 12, this follow doc on HoodCelebrityy follows the major recording artist first trip home since leaving as a young girl —reconnecting with family she hasn’t seen in years, performing live for the first time in front of a tough Jamaican crowd, and shooting a music video for her latest single “Inna Real Life.” Directed & Shot by Clark Slater |
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Tattoo with Alex McwattThree Kings Tattoo shop in New York City is one of the most popular tattoo parlors in the country. With two shops already in Manhattan and Brooklyn, American Express teamed up with VICE, to bring you inside the legendary shop to cut to the core of its success.
Edited by Clark Slater | Welcome to the Koly StopThe Florida rapper responsible for street anthems like “Gooked Out,” featuring his homie Kodak Black and Baton Rouge legend Boosie Badazz, speaks on that real street life on projects like his 2016 ‘Koly Bible’ mixtape. It was right here at the Koly Stop that he suffered a gunshot wound to his hand back in March, but he’s all healed up and pushing ‘Koly Bible 2’ hand to hand. | Too OLD to die YOUNG: UNCLE RUSHToo Old To Die Young is a short documentary series created and directed by Clark Slater, hosted by legendary publicist Bill Adler that showcases the lives of urban culture’s most legendary characters. This episode focuses on the world of Russell Simmons, one of music's most successful moguls and a pioneer in bringing hip hop to a broader audience. |
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Off The Record: Large Professor on Busta Rhymes' 'The Heist'Off The Record is a series that consists of 12 bite-sized episodes where Hip-Hop artists, song-writers, and producers reminisce and reveal the untold story of how a classic record came together, dropping gem after gem on these legendary and often unimaginable collaborations. Created, Directed & Edited by Clark Slater | Too OLD to die YOUNG: BiLL ADLERReleased by the Washington Post, "Bill Adler: Too Old to Die Young" is a short documentary about a well-known, behind-the-scenes player in hip-hop who recently sold an extensive collection of hip-hop-oriented photos to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. ( A Clark Slater Film) | Motherboard: FUTURE STRUCTURESAn online magazine and video channel dedicated to the intersection of technology, science and humans. Launched by VICE in 2009. This episode of Future Structures centers around the hoover dam and the hoover dam bridge and how it has impacted Vegas and the South West. Edited by Clark Slater |
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CANNES: VICE x NARCOSScreening at Cannes 2016; this is informative video highlights VICE's successful partnership with NETFLIX in creating an intriguing docu-series exploring "The Real Narcos," with views and social shares in the millions. Edited & Produced by Clark Slater | Comedy with Anthony AtamanuikBeing a comedian in New York is no joke. AMEX and VICE teamed up with Established comedian, Anthony Atamanuik, and NYU student, Addie Weyrich to prove time and time again that being a comedian in NYC doesn’t only take a certain kind of person - but a certain kind of passion.
Edited by Clark Slater | Viacom Creators: Natasha & RikiAs part of Viacom's "Made Here, Lives Everywhere" campaign; the Creators at Viacom series are 7 digital featurettes; delving in to the mind of creators for some of Viacom's post popular content, with hit shows like Teen Wolf, Bella & the Bulldogs, MTV Braless, and more. Edited & co-produced by Clark Slater |
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Viacom Creators: Laci GreenAs part of Viacom's "Made Here, Lives Everywhere" campaign; the Creators at Viacom series are 7 digital featurettes; delving in to the mind of creators for some of Viacom's post popular content, with hit shows like Teen Wolf, Bella & the Bulldogs, MTV Braless, and more. Edited & co-produced by Clark Slater | Viacom Creators: Jeff DavisAs part of Viacom's "Made Here, Lives Everywhere" campaign; the Creators at Viacom series are 7 digital featurettes; delving in to the mind of creators for some of Viacom's post popular content, with hit shows like Teen Wolf, Bella & the Bulldogs, MTV Braless, and more. Edited & co-produced by Clark Slater | "Outside In" ReflectionBritish artist, Rebecca Louise Law, reflects on process of her American debut at Viacom, an instillation of suspended 25,000 flowers, her largest yet.
Edited/Shot/Co-Produced by Clark Slater |
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