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NewFest 2024 Celebrates ‘Ponyboi’ with Top Honors at Brooklyn’s Nitehawk Cinema

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New York, NY — The 36th annual NewFest, a cornerstone event celebrating diversity and creativity in LGBTQ+ cinema, recently concluded by honoring outstanding films and filmmakers at its Filmmaker & Awards Brunch. Held at the Nitehawk Cinema in Brooklyn, the festival drew attention not only for its eclectic lineup but also for the unique perspectives it showcased in this year’s films. “Ponyboi,” a groundbreaking trans neo-noir thriller, emerged as a standout, securing the Grand Jury Award for U.S. Narrative Feature. The film, starring and produced by NewFest alum River Gallo, includes notable performances from Dylan … Read more

Brooklyn’s ‘Bully Gang’ Turns to Rap and Pot Dealing as a Means of Survival, Defense Claims in Trial for Murders

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BROOKLYN, NY – Moeleek Harrell, the alleged leader of the “Bully Gang,” currently on trial for three counts of murder, is being portrayed by his lawyer as a pot dealer and rap artist who simply sought to make ends meet after losing close friends to violence. Harrell and his associates adopted the name “Bully Gang” in an effort to reclaim the term, as they were frequently bullied growing up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn. Their intention was to establish themselves as rap artists within the industry. The prosecution, led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Joy … Read more