The QUEERTIES are the awards created by the Queerty media outlet. This year the documentary section of their awards has an array of amazing nominations, including 'When the Beat Drops'. When the Beat Drops is an eye-opening documentary about the sub culture of dance called … [Read more...]
The GLAAD Media Awards Nominations Were Announced and ‘When the Beat Drops’ and ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Were Both Nominated
Earlier today the GLAAD Media Awards nominations were announced and they are amazing! 2018 had some great moments for LGBTQ representation in media and a lot of those moments have been recognized with a nomination. We are particularly excited for RuPaul's Drag Race's nomination … [Read more...]
Get Ready to Dance! ‘When the Beat Drops’ Premieres on LOGO Tonight! And There’s Another Surprise
The night has come! When the Beat Drops premieres on LOGO tonight! If you haven't already clear your schedule because watching this award winning documentary is all you are going to want to do tonight. The documentary premieres at 8/7c! [Read more...]
See Why They Love What They Do! Don’t Miss the ‘When the Beat Drops’ Screening Tonight at Outfest LA 2018
Dance is an art form in all different styles and genres and all art requires some love and heart in it. Bucking is no exception and the men that dance the style love what they do. When the Beat Drops shows how much these men love to dance! Check out this clip that shows how … [Read more...]
Even in the Face of Discrimination Still Do What You Love! ‘When the Beat Drops’ Explores Discrimination in the Bucking Community
Though bucking is a big part of HBCU dance communities it is not always so accepted when men are the ones dancing. When the Beat Drops talks about the discrimination so many of the men face while dancing. If you want to learn more about the bucking dance community and the … [Read more...]
Dive Into the World of Bucking With ‘When the Beat Drops’ Documentary! Don’t Miss the Screening at Outfest LA 2018
By know you have heard about When the Beat Drops, directed by Jamal Sims. It is a documentary that opens the doors to the world of bucking. Bucking is a dance style that started at HBCUs in the south. If you are confused by the idea of bucking, check out this clip from the … [Read more...]
‘When the Beat Drops’ Star Tony Davis Talks Bucking, the Film Festival Circuit, His Background in Dance and So Much More in Our Exclusive Interview
When the Beat Drops is the ground breaking documentary that opens the doors on the dance style of bucking. The film has been buzzing among the various film festivals. If you are sad because you haven't had the chance to see the film, don't worry. When the Beat Drops is screening … [Read more...]
‘When the Beat Drops’ Director Jamal Sims and Husband Octavius Terry Recall Their Magical Wedding Day (& Get Your Tickets to the WTBD Outfest Screening!)
If you haven't heard When the Beat Drops was directed by Jamal Sims, famed dancer and choreographer. When the Beat Drops is screening at Outfest LA 2018 on Thursday, July 19th. If you want to get to know the man behind the story and the vision of the film check out these clips … [Read more...]
Jamal Sims Talks Bucking, His Directorial Debut ‘When the Beat Drops’, Teases an Upcoming Project & More in Our Exclusive Interview
When the Beat Drops is killing the festival circuit. The film recently won the Outstanding Documentary Jury Award at Frameline Festival in San Francisco and is going to be in Outfest Los Angeles 2018. I got the chance to talk with the director of the film, Jamal Sims, to get an … [Read more...]
Award Winning Documentary When the Beat Drops Premieres This August! Find Out How You Can Watch Here
When the Beat Drops is coming to your TV soon! After making the festival rounds this year (and winning TWO awards might we add!) our documentary When the Beat Drops directed by Jamal Sims and produced by Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, & Jordan Finnegan, officially has a … [Read more...]
