The iNternets Celebrities have been fortunate enough to have friends that recognize us for something greater than simply one-liners and well placed cuss words. We have always stood for something bigger than ourselves. A movement (gawd, I hate that word almost as much as swagger), or better yet, a lifestyle. We don’t simply strive to return our energy back into NYC. We want to give that shit to the world.
My homey from Desedo Films put me on to this one-day conference being held in New York City where a gang of nerds, tech geeks, economists, philanthropists and general do-gooders would be speaking about the things that were near and dear to them. I decided to attend and kick it to the congregation about the i.C. film ‘Bodega’. The genesis of this film is deeper than some folks might think. We really wanted to highlight the haves and the have-nots in the game of nutrition.
It is fascinating and ultimately sad that our film was shot in the shadow of the Hunts Point Food Market. The healthiest, freshest food in NYC comes through that hub. The folks in Hunts Point may not even have a clue. And on the other hand, they may not even care. After years, ne generations, of consuming foodstuffs at the bodega I believe we have lost all but the youngest of this community. Damn you and your tasty goodness creme-filled chocolate chip cookie!
I signed up to speak on this at the InterestingNY conference. There were a lot more folks than I expected and I even had the chance to feel the hot glare of a spotlight being cast upon me. Speaking in front of crowds is something that I generally don’t shy away from. I am a class clown at heart. I typically perform for Rafi and Cas. If I can make them laugh then I know I am onto something. The audience at InterestingNY didn’t stand a chance against my charm that had been practised first upon my my i.C. brothers. Here’ the clip of my presentation…
Dallas Penn at Interesting New York from David Nottoli on Vimeo.
There were some other speakers who really aced their time at the podium. You can check their vids over here.
9 Responses to BODEGA Is Interesting…
Polkaface November 29, 2008
Too bad we can’t see the slideshow, it makes it a bit less funny.
dallas November 29, 2008
Dude, you are better off than those people. You have your imagination to fill in the blanks.
AaronM November 30, 2008
Now I have to go back and watch all the IC videos. LOVE the bodega food pyramid.
ADB December 7, 2008
Great presentation.
Eat the Cake December 9, 2008
Peace,
This is Chris – the photographer from the Charles hamilton event. hit me up and check out my blog eatthecaketina.blogspot.com. I will post the photos tues..
Peace
rafi December 10, 2008
Chris,
I just wanted to chime in to say that’s a sick blog you’ve got there. Great quality photos.
guds January 3, 2009
the video never started
Kashal-Tee January 4, 2009
Dallas,
that was GENIUS!
Keep bringing it.
Des of The Killaz January 24, 2009
yo it was hella gangsta how you buss out the remote for the slideshow
thats the kinda shit that has me watchin these vids
straight up
Des
The Killaz AKA The Royal Family of Lazer Gun Rap