# James Spooner
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james spooner is an American tattoo artist from New York City, living in Los Angeles. He is best known for his seminal documentary film Afro-Punk (2003), exploring the African American experience in the punk and alternative music scene, and co-creating the Afropunk Festival. After the film's release, he curated the Liberation Sessions concert series which promoted black artistry via music and film, and then subsequently co-founded the annual Afropunk Festival in Brooklyn, working with it from 2005 through 2008, and later parting due to philosophical differences with its direction.Spooner later wrote and directed White Lies Black Sheep (2007), a fictional feature set within the punk world that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Bonus: James Spooner on Afro Punk, The High Desert, and Black Punk Now!
James Spooner is a writer, filmmaker and visual artist from Southern California. He grew up as one of two black punk rockers in the small town of Apple Valley, and he wrote a critically acclaimed graphic novel about his experience called “The High Desert,” released in 2022, twenty years after the …
Inside Cartoons: The New Yorker, DIY Black Punk Zines, and More
The New Yorker's Asher Perlman swings by the Chicago Humanities Tapes studio to chat with podcast host Alisa Rosenthal about the inner workings of comedy writing for cartoons, plus graphic memoirist James Spooner with artist Damon Locks live from the Ramova Theatre on books "Black Punk Now" and "Th…
Kathleen Hanna - You're Booked
This week we're delighted to share a conversation with an absolute legend, the punk singer, writer, artist, activist and all-around inspiration Kathleen Hanna! Kathleen is the iconic front-woman of the bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre and the inspiration behind of the clothing company tees4togo which…
Graphic Novelist, Tattoo Artist, and Filmmaker James Spooner on His 20 Siblings and Navigating Life’s Unexpected Bonds
In this episode of Identified, Nabil Ayers sits down with graphic novelist, tattoo artist, and filmmaker, James Spooner. They delve into the nuances of family dynamics, the complexities of growing up in non-traditional households, and the unexpected bonds formed with both family and friends. Spoone…
Appetite for Nonfiction
This week, Mark exposes the cutthroat world of competitive jealousy among kitchen appliances, Stace takes on “Guess the Celebrity by Their Dating Profile”, and Mark blindsides her with a Bewitched-themed round of Obnoxious Trivia! 🧙♂️✨
🎥 Feature Interview: James Spooner – Filmmaker, author, tatt…
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Rocky explores the Reddit conversation surrounding the Ritz Spa conspiracy where Giselle confesses to Belinda her time at the Tombola, but not everyone is convinced. If Rocky could write it differently explores the affair between James Spooner and Giselle at the Cricklewood Reservoir and how a very…
James Spooner Interview with Punkdemic
What happens when Mc Jonny T's computer crashes while uploading episodes of the Punkdemic Podcast mere hours ahead of this interview? Amazon is forced to go it alone. Yes, this on this episode of the podcast Amazong takes full-control of the reigns to interview Afropunk documentary director James S…
Afropunk Festival Founder James Spooner's New Memoir About Growing Up in the Punk Scene
When Afropunk Festival founder James Spooner was still a teenager, he arrived in New York City in the 1990s and quickly became enmeshed in the punk scene. But as a Black kid in a majority-white space, he often didn't feel welcome. Thus launched his life's mission to create more inclusive spaces for…
The not-so-underground world of Black punk
James Spooner grew up as a punk rocker with a mohawk. But as a mixed-race kid, he didn’t always feel like he belonged. Then, he found Afro-punk -- and pushed it into the spotlight.
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James Spooner (Afro-Punk)
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“A big part of finding your voice is being willing to be vulnerable and honest.”
Jessica Schwartz speaks with filmmaker, artist, and writer James Spooner about Black punk, belonging, vulnerability, and the complicated work of finding—and trusting—one’s own voice. Beginning with Spo…
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