About this Event
Urban Birds and Bees is not a typical relationship or culture podcast—it is a live, testimony-driven forum where art, identity, trauma, and redemption collide in real time.
The purpose of this show is to create a brave, public space where personal story becomes a catalyst for healing, reflection, and community transformation, bridging generational, cultural, and gender divides through unfiltered dialogue.
What This Episode Explores
This special live-audience edition features filmmaker Cheyenne Grace Williams, creator of the short film The Bastard’s Written Testimony. The conversation goes far beyond filmmaking mechanics and enters sacred territory—identity formation, legacy, shame, father wounds, and the redemptive power of telling the truth out loud.
Attendees will experience:
- The real-life stories and testimonies that inspired the film
- How Cheyenne transformed deeply personal and communal trauma into art
- Behind-the-scenes insights into production challenges, creative breakthroughs, and emotionally heavy moments
- Honest discussion on how storytelling can reframe shame, reclaim identity, and restore broken narratives
- Reflections on the role of Black men, family legacy, and cultural memory in shaping who we become
This is not a lecture or a panel—it is a living conversation. Guests will witness vulnerability, spiritual reflection, and artistic courage unfolding in a room designed for intimacy, not performance. You will hear how testimony functions as both confession and liberation, and why Cheyenne believes art is one of the most underutilized tools for community healing.
Who Should Attend
- Filmmakers, writers, and creatives seeking meaning beyond the craft
- Individuals wrestling with identity, legacy, father wounds, or unresolved family narratives
- Anyone who believes art should do more than entertain—it should tell the truth
This episode is for people who are tired of surface-level conversations and ready to sit in the complexity of real life. You will leave not just informed, but confronted—in the best way.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
ima Members Lounge, 4940 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City, United States
USD 17.85
