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CONTENT CREATION
Events, Movies, Music Videos, Commercial, Industrial, Legal, we Shoot about ANYTHING.
38 National and International Film Awards
MOVIES
Work Directed, Edited, Produced by Moorish American Eduation
"SLAPPED"
“SLAPPED,” a story of race, racism, and Free Speech are tested when Marcie, a younger black woman, and Sandy, an older white woman, get stuck in an elevator and pick each other’s minds and faces in attempt to discover meaning.
(Lonnie Bray EL)
“SLAPPED,” a story of race, racism, and Free Speech are tested when Marcie, a younger black woman, and Sandy, an older white woman, get stuck in an elevator and pick each other’s minds and faces attempting to discover meaning.
“SLAPPED,” a film by Lonnie Bray EL and Angel Touch Films, Written and Executive produced by Dr. Mary E. Weems, and directed by Ashley Aquela.
The Film Group
This has been my favorite and most professional group to work with. They take their work seriously and work in ordered logic and enough respect for other’s job to get out of each other’s way. This film production group and talent base has been composed of all women, except me.
We’re all lettered people from Cleveland, who returned to Cleveland for the love of Cleveland and Clevelanders, except that one Philly. That has enabled us to produce, beautiful, powerful, relevant movies that so far have won 37 national and international awards.
We’ve won Best Short Film, Best Film, Best Experimental Film, Best Story, Best Narration, Best First-time Director, Best Director, Best Actor.
Showing October 28th, 2025, Cleveland, OHio
NEW CONTENT
First Film Festival With Me As Featured Filmmaker
Young Artists Finding Their Way
Socks
Slavery is NOT Illegal
American History discussion on the fact that Slavery is NOT illegal. An OUTTAKE from "SOCKS the DOCUMENTARY," which is about Interviews with the filmmakers of the 21-Award-Winning Film, “SOCKS.”
Tui Baby,
the Boom Operator
This film has won 23 Awards, national and international. "SOCKS" is a cinematic gut punch, a raw and unapologetic exploration of one woman’s journey through the depths of sex trafficking into the light of resilience. Directed by Ashley Aquilla and brought to life by the powerful performance of Laprise Johnson as Belinda, this short film is storytelling in its purest form. Penned & produced by Mary E. Weems, ‘Sock’s proves that a limited budget is no match for the sheer force of storytelling skill. Laprise Johnson’s portrayal of Belinda is a revelation, a captivating performance that peels back the layers of trauma with unflinching honesty. Within the confines of a humble apartment, Belinda’s monologue echoes with the weight of her past, a past marked by unspeakable horrors inflicted by sex traffickers who sought to strip her of her dignity. Lonnie EL’s cinematography is a silent witness to Belinda’s journey, capturing the shadows that lurk in every corner and the flickers of hope that refuse to be extinguished. Belinda’s story, we are confronted with the stark reality of sex trafficking, forced to confront the uncomfortable truths that society too often chooses to ignore. But amidst the darkness, ‘Socks’ offers a beacon of light in Belinda’s unwavering resilience. Through the support of her mother and the camaraderie of fellow survivors, Belinda finds the strength to reclaim her voice and demand justice for herself and others like her. In a world rife with the insidious grip of sex trafficking, ‘Socks’ is a sledgehammer blow to complacency. Belinda’s story is not merely a tale of survival; it’s a battle cry for justice, a defiant proclamation that the voices of the oppressed will not be silenced.
SOCKS the DOCUMENTARY
Interviews with the filmmakers of the 23 (now) Award-Winning Film, “SOCKS.” Moorish American Education on the fact that Slavery is not illegal.
SOCKS
to request a viewing, contact:
Dr. Mary E. Weems directly at Maryeweems45@gmail.com
https://www.maryeweems.org/
Shocked at Mariachi and Moors - Moorish American History
Getting shocked for fun and growth in Moorish American Education and Moorish Psychology at Tlaquepaque, El Parían in Guadalajara, México. Dealing with pain, physically, socially, and emotionally while exploring Moorish/Mariachi connections, Moorish History, and Moorish Culture. Be sure to check out "Part Two."
COBRA and CONDUCTOR
a boy turns a model car hobby into a criminal organization.
Behind the scenes of "Cobra and Conductor," a full-feature about a boy who uses Moorish American Education to turn a model car hobby into a criminal organization.
ABOUT COBRA AND CONDUCTOR'S CINEMATOGRAPHER, SANO
Sano has the most naturally talented eye for cinematography that I’ve ever worked with. His martial arts training enables him to move cameras steady free-hand and in awkward positions for extended periods. Sano is a mural artist and graphic designer who learned on the mean streets of Cleveland and now lives, works in, and enjoys sunny Los Angeles with his happy family. I met Sano through Kongfu. He was a pupil of my pupil. He asked me to teach him and had a good reason why. I liked him and taught him. I came to enjoy the company of Sano for several reasons, but none more important than this, when Sano was around, I didn't have to fight as much to prove the effectiveness of my Kongfu. At about 150lbs body-weight, Sano became so skilled that he'I could syc him on any man of any size and Sano would effectively demonstrate Finish Him. Sano owns the brand and clothing-line, Thieveland, the popular urban hook of Cleveland, and operates through (and Click it):
La Sean Rice
as Ted Rice
Steve Turner as Black-Ice Tony
Heidi Lewindowski as Black Pearl
Nnabike Okaro,
as Slick Alex
Director, Lonnie Bray EL
Executive Producer, Lonnie Bray EL
COMMERCIALS
Edward Wade Jr.
a local Cleveland, Ohio criminal defense attorney makes a run for Cuyahoga County Prosecutor.
Gustavo's Kitchen
Moorish American Foods in a backdrop of Moorish American History
SYNDICATED
LONNIE'S SHOW - RUBY IN MAZATLAN
Moorish American Education on current events in Mazatlan Mexico
EXPERIMENTAL
A Street Car Named Lawrence
Moorish American Education on producing content during Covid lockdown.
DOCUMENTARIES
THE MOOR DANCE MOORISH AMERICAN EDUCATION
A guide To The Dance of The Moors, Moorish Dance, and La Danza de los Moros in America and England. The second half of ways to deal with pain, physically, socially, and emotionally. Moorish American Education, Moorish History, Moorish Culture, Moorish Psychology, Social Issues Education, Characteristics of Indigenous Peoples.
SUPERMAN MOORISH AMERICAN HISTORY MOORISH AMERICAN EDUCATION
Moorish American Education on the story, "Superman," from a Moor's perspective with footage from the homes of Jerome Siegel and Joseph Shuster, the writer and illustrator of "Superman." Moorish Psychology, Characteristics of Indigenous Peoples.
CHESS
Chess is fun and also a great starting point and tool for Moorish American Eduction, life lessons, and mentoring.
Through chess we learn that fundamentals are foundational and that with a strong foundation, we can build anything, including our minds, bodies, and social lives. Chess is a game of war and teaches that s/he who plans and strategizes develops a vision, one step at a time, that a plan’s strength and success involves several cooperating elements, not loners, and that goals are accomplished not all at once, but a little at a time.
CHESS PAWN STRUCTURES and MOORISH WAR | MOORISH AMERICAN EDUCATION MOORISH AMERICAN HISTORY
WORLD'S LARGEST CHESS LIBRARY Right in Cleveland, Ohio
Chess and Moorish American Education