{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Who you BUCKING with?! Ep. 77","description":"In this Brothaspeak Podcast episode #77 we speak to famed choreographer & director Jamal Sims about his documentary WHEN THE BEAT DROPS, which is a bold and energetic documentary exploring "bucking," a dance subculture popular within the black LGBTQ community in the South.  Jamal Sims Jamal Sims is one of today\u2019s most sought after choreographer\/directors in the industry. Some of his recent projects include the fifth installment of the Step Up series, the acclaimed Microsoft \u201cSurface\/Surface Pro\u201d tablet commercial, and the viral \u201cSafety Video\u201d hit for Virgin America. Jamal has also worked with Neil Patrick Harris as the Supervising Choreographer for RENT at the Hollywood Bowl. Now he features his well received documentary, When the Beat Drops. When the Beat Drops Defined by dynamic and unified movements and full of bold pageantry, fierce style, and undeniable form, \u201cbucking\u201d is a dance subculture that is slowly entering the mainstream. More than two decades old, it was created by African American gay men in the South as a response to being excluded from participation in majorette routines, due to homophobia and societal pressure. In When the Beat Drops\u2014a feature documentary debut by famed choreographer Jamal Sims, whose credits include RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race, So You Think You Can Dance, and Cirque du Soleil\u2019s Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour\u2014the origins and evolution of bucking are explored, as are the life stories and struggles of various Atlanta performers. Doing what Paris Is Burning (Frameline14) and Rize did for ball culture and \u201ckrumping\u201d respectively, When the Beat Drops offers an electrifying first cinematic glimpse into the phenomenon of \u201cbucking,\u201d featuring ecstatic dance sequences throughout the film. Anthony, a survivor of violence that threatened his ability to perform, is the creator of one of the leading bucking groups in the city; Flash is a radio personality with a gay mom who has been in and out of jail for half of his life; and Napoleon is a teacher who also runs a non-profit music advocacy group. Many of the performers risk corporate jobs to follow their passion for dance, build up the community, and remain true to themselves. And the candid conversations with team captains about issues and stigma within the community make the film truly shine. Presenting an intimate look at the performers\u2019 dedication to their chosen families and their craft, When the Beat Drops culminates in an edge-of-your-seat, intense competition celebrating triumph, athleticism, and artistry. (Credit - ANGELIQUE SMITH) Logo TV GO BEHIND THE MOVEMENT WHEN THE BEAT DROPS CLICK HERE The documentary When the Beat Drops explores "bucking," which is more than a dance -- it's a movement. (Members may receive a full schedule) Brothaspeak Podcast Brothaspeak Podcast where we interview the innovative, the daring, and the bold while providing informative topics for the black lgbt. www.Brothaspeakpod.net NOW ON EPRN (Exquisite Podcast Radio Network) CLICK HERE INSTAGRAM - @brothaspeakpod FACEBOOK - CLICK HERE TWITTER - @BrothaspeakPod   ","author_name":"Brothaspeak Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/brothaspeakpod.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"