No Credits Productions LLC

07/22/2024

So this happen last night. I won another Emmy. Producing the documentary The Holly. Holly.

07/21/2024

donnie Dia Julian and Chelsea Emmy winners

05/23/2024

JOIN US TOMORROW! @donniebetts@nocreditsproductionsllc

05/16/2024

If you can't attend please consider a donation. This 5 years journey needs to come to an end. Family stories need to be told.
I am having a fun raiser (yes fun) for my film on the use of force "Resisting" at Tealee May 17, 18 and 19.
The flyers are attached to this email. The link will have all of the details as well.
https://www.tealeesdenverteahouse.com/donnie-betts-resisting-fundraiser
We would love to see you at one of the events or if you can't make it please consider making a donation.

Director donnie l. betts is approaching RESISTING with an unwavering commitment to truth-telling and giving voice to those who have been unseen and oppressed. With a deep understanding of the impact of over-policing as a Black male artist, betts sees this film as an extension of his lifelong dedication to sharing authentic stories that are often overlooked or silenced. In the spirit of accountability, the film ensures the voices of the protagonists and impacted communities are respected and accurately represented. Ultimately, RESISTING aspires to create a transformative and healing experience for audiences. By courageously exposing the failures of the system and inspiring collective action, the documentary aims to contribute to policy change, raise awareness, and foster empathy and understanding. It seeks to ignite a revolution of the human heart, leading to a more just and equitable society, liberated from the grip of over-policing. RESISTING stands as a testament to the power of storytelling and the potential of film to challenge societal norms and catalyze meaningful change. With wide-reaching free and trusted accessibility, public media paired with a planned robust impact campaign would be the perfect home for this film to galvanize audiences.

The question is What does or can the future of policing look like?

05/11/2024

I am having a fun raiser (yes fun) for my film on the use of force "Resisting" at Tealee May 17, 18 and 19.
The flyers are attached to this email. The link will have all of the details as well.
https://www.tealeesdenverteahouse.com/donnie-betts-resisting-fundraiser
We would love to see you at one of the events or if you can't make it please consider making a donation.

Director donnie l. betts is approaching RESISTING with an unwavering commitment to truth-telling and giving voice to those who have been unseen and oppressed. With a deep understanding of the impact of over-policing as a Black male artist, betts sees this film as an extension of his lifelong dedication to sharing authentic stories that are often overlooked or silenced. In the spirit of accountability, the film ensures the voices of the protagonists and impacted communities are respected and accurately represented. Ultimately, RESISTING aspires to create a transformative and healing experience for audiences. By courageously exposing the failures of the system and inspiring collective action, the documentary aims to contribute to policy change, raise awareness, and foster empathy and understanding. It seeks to ignite a revolution of the human heart, leading to a more just and equitable society, liberated from the grip of over-policing. RESISTING stands as a testament to the power of storytelling and the potential of film to challenge societal norms and catalyze meaningful change. With wide-reaching free and trusted accessibility, public media paired with a planned robust impact campaign would be the perfect home for this film to galvanize audiences.

The question is What does or can the future of policing look like?

05/10/2024

Here a short clip from our film "Resisting". Join us for a great weekend as we raise funds to finish the film on the Use of Force. May 17, 18, and or 19th.
Tealee 611 22nd Denver, CO. Click on the link for details.
https://www.tealeesdenverteahouse.com/donnie-betts...

04/29/2024

With you help we can make this film happen.

04/26/2024

https://megaphone.link/BPNET5877407566
If you have ever heard Express Yourself well here is my interview with the person responsible to that hit. heard everyday somewhere.
• Wright is best known for his role as band leader of the group Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, which had the classic 1971 hit "Express Yourself".[citation needed] He has been associated with Johnny Guitar Watson, touring with him and playing on early recordings by him.[3][4] He also added his vocals to an album by The Watsonian Institute.[5] For a very brief period, Wright managed singer Bill Withers

04/22/2024

https://www.tealeesdenverteahouse.com/donnie-betts-resisting-fundraiser

04/22/2024

Everyone has a story to share. Come join me and lets share and shape yours. Leave your legacy. Who knows it might be the beginning of that book you wanted to write. However you have to start somewhere. The Blair Caldwell African Research Libary is the perfect place to start your legacy. I am excited hear your story. See you in May.

03/27/2024

Save those dates. More details coming soon.

03/15/2024

Alicia Lisa Young
March 13 at 11:39 AM

This show these humans…

donnie l. betts- director
Faith Angelise Goins-Simmons-Black Mary
Actor Abner Genece/Abner Genece- Caesar Wilks
Beal -Citizen Barlow
Davenport -Solomon 2 Kings
Josh Levy- Rutherford Selig
Alicia Lisa Young- Aunt Ester

https://www.aurorafoxartscenter.org/upcoming/event-two-jyprx

Performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm only. A 2005 Tony Award Nominee for Best Play, “Gem of the Ocean” is the first in the Aurora Fox’s commitment to produce August Wilson’s ten-play “The American Century Cycle”. Boasting multiple Tony Awards and Pulitzer ...

02/05/2024

Preserving Black History: Denver community leaders work to save buildings and oral histories

https://www.denver7.com/news/black-history-month/preserving-black-history-denver-community-leaders-work-to-save-buildings-and-oral-histories

Historians and community members throughout Colorado are working to preserve places and oral histories with significance to Black history.

Historians and community members throughout Colorado are working to preserve places and oral histories with significance to Black history.

02/01/2024

https://megaphone.link/BPNET6732974523

Our guest is author and award-winning journalist Patti Hartigan. Her recent book August Wilson A Life is receiving praise from literary circles, theatre circles, and academic circles alike.

01/18/2024

Our year in review includes interviews with David Bryne founder of Talking Heads and co creator of Theatre of The Mind, playwright and 2 time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, the icon Marla Gibbs and daugther Angela, audio dramas from Kenya Fasha and Peter Trinh. check it and subscribe https://megaphone.link/BPNET4362289425

12/24/2023

I have been present for most of the 3 trials in Adams Court room L. I am sharing Ms. McClain statement with her permission. Jan 5th with be the first D day. Roedema will be sentenced. What will it be? Will there ever be justice for Elijah McClain?

12/20/2023

https://megaphone.link/BPNET6459822376

Our guest is artist Allison Semmes. One of Allison latest achievement is that is part of Harmony that’s Barry Manilow/Bruce Sussman musical Harmony. She portrays the artist and activist icon Josephine Baker.

Allison Semmes is a multi-genre singer/songwriter and Broadway actress. She studied vocal performance as a coloratura soprano at University of Illinois Champaign Urbana, then musical theater at New York University where she received her Master's in Music.



Broadway & National Tour credits include Motown the Musical (Diana Ross U/S), Book of Mormon (Swing, Nabulungi U/S) & Motown the Musical (Diana Ross), The Color Purple (Squeak).

Other Theatre credits include: Little Shop of Horrors (Kennedy Center), A Wonderful World (Miami New Drama), Shout Sister Shout (Seattle Rep), OoBlaDee: Bebop Musical.



She has recorded and written with Stevie Wonder (2020), performed with Erykah Badu & BK Philharmonic in Ted Hearne's "You're Causing Quite the Disturbance" at BAM, and Kurt Elling's "The Big Blind", a noir jazz musical with Dee Dee Bridgewater at Jazz at the Lincoln Center

12/08/2023

COMMUNITY ACTION TO GATHER IN SOLIDARITY WITH A BLACK MAMA
Jefferson County Human Services is attempting to terminate her parental rights despite her compliance and fitness.

In April 2021, Ms. Anna had a mental health episode. Rather than taking her to a mental health facility, the police arrested her, and put her 9-year-old son into the foster care system. She endured nearly 8 months in solitary confinement before restoration services were finally available. Once out, she had been evicted from her home and lost all her and her son's belongings. That eviction prevented her from being housed in a place where her son could join her. Ms Anna has not seen, hugged, kissed or even spoken to her son for more than 950 days. And the reintegration providers now claim her son is too traumatized to see her even in a supervised setting and that the White foster family he is currently placed with is the only safe place for him.

We have marched, been on the radio, and taken this fight all the way to the Capitol to disrupt this parental alienation by getting the law changed in favor and enforcement of kinship placements and honoring the rights of family time. But Jefferson County, the guardian ad litem, and the court have been ignoring these new laws.

Two full years of obstruction, overt racism, and performative nonsense broke Ms. Anna's spirit. In August 2023, her depressive state resulted in a support plan activation and hospitalization, which was consequently punished by a termination filing.
Ms. Anna is now recovered and in need of some community help to move this mountain. A national media outlet has committed to flying in to film the proceedings. We need to show up and show out.

When: Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 8:30 AM
Where: Jefferson County Courthouse, Courtroom 280
Wear: Red for Ms. Anna

We The People do not tolerate racism, injustice, or the termination of parental rights to fit parents! We stand with Ms Anna.

Being single or poor should not cost anyone their child. We demand the court grant immediate therapeutic contact, an expedited transition home plan, and a return home no later than March 1, 2024.

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11/27/2023

Colorado Hospital Finally Admits to Cutting Lakota Elder’s Hair Without His Permission. I spoke to family member and protestor. Once again cultures are not respected.

10/13/2023

https://megaphone.link/BPNET2339937711

In the summer of 1961, Rutha Mae Harris was home visiting her family after her first year at Florida A&M University. Protests had been erupting in Albany, her hometown, and Harris had to face a question that many young people involved in the struggle asked themselves – would she go back to school ...

10/04/2023

Justice

Producer/Director donnie l. betts first hand report on the trial of Elijah McClain

07/26/2023

https://megaphone.link/BPNET3114904905

Destination Freedom Black Radio Days recorded live at KGNU studios in Boulder, Colorado. We feature The Difference by Peter Trinh. Produced and directed by donnie l. betts

The Difference is a candid dive into racial dynamics, and the chasm that grows between the perceived and global majority. Peering into the veiled, uncomfortable, underbelly of neo supremacist ideology.



Stay tuned after the audio dramas for a conversation with playwright Peter Trinh. Featured in The Difference are Latifa Johnson, Peter Trinh, Brian Landis Folkins, Josh Levy and donnie l. betts this includes a Q and A with high school and college students with questions about identity and race.

Produced by No Credits Productions LLC and donnie l. betts. Listen again at wherever you get your podcast Podcast Network , , , or www.nocredits.com

07/10/2023

Destination Freedom Black Radio Days comes to you live on Wednesday July 12th at 8:30 am on KGNU 1390 AM , 88.5 FM and KGNU.org. We feature Difference by Peter Trinh. Produced and directed by donnie l. betts
The Difference is a candid dive into racial dynamics, and the chasm that grows between the perceived and global majority. Peering into the veiled, uncomfortable, underbelly of neo supremacist ideology.

Stay tuned after the audio dramas for a conversation with playwright Peter Trinh. Featured in The Difference are Latifa Johnson, Peter Trinh, Brian Landis Folkins, Josh Levy ad donnie l. betts.
Produced by No Credits Productions LLC and donnie l. betts. Listen again at wherever you get your podcast Podcast Network , , , or www.nocredits.com

07/05/2023

Our guest is Lynn Nottage. Ms. Nottage has received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama twice: in 2009 for her play Ruined, and in 2017 for her play Sweat. She is the first and the only woman to have won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama two times. Nottage is the recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship and was included in Time magazine’s 2019 list of the 100 Most Influential People. On January 13, 2022 Lynn tweeted that she would have a comedy Clyde’s, and a musical MJ for which she wrote the book on Broadway at the same time. She also has an opera for the play Intimate Apparel. Her work is being produced by 24 different major theatres this season according to American Theatre Magazine. Her play “Clyde’s” is the most produced play in 2023/24.

https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/destination-freedom-black-radio-days/s3-ep12-the-eclectic-lynn-nottage-two-time-pulitzer-prize-winner-for-drama-interviewed-by-donnie-l-betts/ Listen and download.

Our guest is Lynn Nottage. Ms. Nottage has received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama twice: in 2009 for her play Ruined, and in 2017 for her play Sweat. She is the first and the only woman to have won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama two times. Nottage is the recipient of a MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship and...

06/15/2023

https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/destination-freedom-black-radio-days/s3-ep11-the-eclectic-conversation-about-juneteenth-with-retired-judge-vallera-johnson-marketing-rep-danielle-brooks-plus-host-donnie-l-betts-all-born-on-june-19th/
June 19th is host donnie l. betts birthday. Born and raised in east Texas he reached out to others, retired Judge Vallera Johnson and marketing rep Danielle Brooks both were born on this day and are not from Texas and asked their thoughts on this day.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining "June" and "nineteenth", it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order, issued by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas. It is much more than just these two sentences it is means Freedom Day to many Black Americans. No more auction blocks. Working for free. However, Freedom is not free, there is a lot more work to be done in America and the world.
Listen in to our conversation.
donnie l. betts

05/31/2023

https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/destination-freedom-black-radio-days/s3-ep10-the-eclectic-a-conversation-with-multi-hyphenated-artist-sharon-washington/

Join me producer donnie l. betts for my conversation with SHARON WASHINGTON (Co-Book Writer) "New York New York" Tony nominee. A proud Native New Yorker with her family living in Manhattan since 1835, Sharon is celebrating over 30 years as an actor. She is thrilled to continue her collaboration with...

03/22/2023

S3 EP8 The Eclectic – Conversation with Marla and Angela Gibbs - https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/destination-freedom-black-radio-days/s3-ep8-the-eclectic-conversation-with-marla-and-angela-gibbs/ . Fresh for your ears.

Marla Gibbs (born Margaret Theresa Bradley; June 14, 1931) is an American actress, singer, comedian, activist, writer, and television producer whose career spans seven decades. Gibbs is known for her role as George Jefferson's maid, Florence Johnston, in the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons (1975–1985), ...

03/05/2023

https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/destination-freedom-black-radio-days/s3-ep7-i-am-an-audio-drama-written-by-kenya-fashaw-produced-and-directed-by-donnie-l-betts-co-produced-edited-and-mixed-by-maurice-smith/

“I Am” was written by Kenya Fashaw and directed by donnie l. betts. Mimi and Jabari are in love however will Mimi's insane jealousy spoil the young lovers' quest for a beautiful life together? Mimi might need a little help from an unexpected source. Let’s find out in this episode of Destinatio...

02/08/2023

Holly, theaters and streaming now.

Didn't get a chance to see The Holly at Denver Film Festival? Well good news, now's your chance!

Coming to the Sie FilmCenter February 3rd, don't miss this opportunity to see one of the festivals best loved films.

Get tickets and view showtimes below. 🎫