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Violins or Violence

This poem was originally written about Domestic Violence, but I adjusted it to deal with gun violence. This presentation took place in Washington, DC during Rev. Dr. William Barber's Moral Revolution of Values revival service.

The title, "Violins or Violence?" cautions us against becoming so numb to hearing about violence that we tune it out as just another sad song with violins replicating the sound of human wailing. Are our ears and hearts attuned?

The poem is included in “Poetic & Prophetic."

FEATURE FILM -- Nocturnal agony--Director Shuaib Mitchell

Opening scene of Nocturnal Agony, filmed in the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church chapel.

Yours truly and my children were blessed to be extras in "Nocturnal Agony," a film based on a true story that explores a number of sensitive issues, including mental health.

Scene from Nocturnal Agony. Rev. Karen W. Curry is an “extra” in the background.

This segment was filmed in our sanctuary. In the foreground are actors Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs and Vernee' Watts.

I'm in the background with another actor in the film.

Scene from Nocturnal Agony, filmed in the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church sanctuary.

Filming took place in 2011, when churches were barely discussing subjects like mental health. The Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church not only acknowledges such issues, we are proud to host MBI Services, a mental health organization, at our church.

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FEATURE FILM -- Nocturnal agony--Director Shuaib Mitchell

Nocturnal agony - A Nubia filmworks production