Love and Football
By Jake Rader
Love and Football is a Short Film that I created during the Spring 2022 semester. The film chronicles the story of Milton Mamula. Mamula is an extremely gifted football player, and is the son of former Philadelphia Eagle, Mike Mamula. Mamula earns a scholarship to play Division 1 College Football at Montana University.
However, Mamula’s career is hampered by injuries, leading him to find joy in other aspects of his life. This is story of pain, redemption, and even love.
Foundations That Last a Lifetime
By Jake Rader
Firearm violence plagues communities in a number of large cities across the United States. This violence is linked to children’s access to high-quality education. Mark and Gabe are two residents in Philadelphia who differ in age, but have grown up in similar environments. They have both experienced the realities of under-funded schools. They have seen first-hand the failure to invest in inner-city youth and its negative impacts. One organization that has been successful in addressing this gap is 100 Black Men Philadelphia. They provide programs and resources to students – and their parents – in order to break the cycle of firearm violence.
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