Trojan Vision Interviews

These were originally posted using a flash video player embed from TrojanVision.com but those episodes have since been taken down. 

MANY BUT NOT ALL OF THESE ARE POSTED ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

GLORIA OBIZU

Gloria’s book Another Kind of Diamond discuses a girl who had to go through the horrible ordeal of abuse and neglect in the hands of her parents. However, as we read we discover that even though her up-bringing was nothing to write home about yet she had ample opportunities to make all wrongs right. For instance she is gifted in physical and intellectual abilities. Granted the chance for a fresh start, a good husband, even loyal friends at some other points and wealth too, but she stuck to self destructive ways and ended her life in ruin.

(summary courtesy of: Barnes and Noble online)

WALTER DOMINGUEZ & SHELLY MORRISON

In our fast-paced, chaotic world, it is difficult (if not impossible) to imagine the lives of those who came before us, even just two generations ago. And yet, more than ever, each of us still has a yearning to connect with the past, to better understand those who came before us and made us who we are.

That is the journey undertaken by filmmaker Walter Dominguez in the extraordinary documentary “Weaving the Past: Journey of Discovery.” As a young man, Dominguez was inspired by his grandfather, Emilio, known as “Tata,” who was one of the most prominent and beloved Mexican Methodist ministers in idyllic Santa Paula in rural Southern California. A community leader who was known for his generous heart and kind spirit, Tata died in 1973. Three decades later, with the generation that knew Tata best quickly dying away, Dominguez picked up his camera to uncover the long-hidden secrets of Tata’s earliest years.

With his wife, producer Shelley Morrison (an actress known for her role as Rosario on the long-running sitcom “Will and Grace”), Dominguez took eleven years to trace the scant clues of Tata’s past, through the border town of El Paso, to the rural mountains of turn-of-the-century Mexico. It turns out that Tata was part of the Mexican revolutionary movement, fighting alongside some of Mexico’s most courageous citizen warriors in an effort to oust the hated dictator Porfirio Díaz. With each new revelation comes a new mystery – and with each mystery, the remarkable achievements of Tata’s later years become all the more remarkable. How can a man so beloved for his peaceful and beneficent nature have a past so dominated by poverty, violence, and bloodshed?

(bio courtesy of Lori de Waal) Learn more here

JONATHON SCHAECH

My interview with actor Johnathon Schaech, known for his role in That Thing You Do, and lead star in new thriller Phantom. Johnathon and I talk about acting, the Super Bowl, faith, and advice for young people in the industry.

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JIM DINES

Apparently, it is extremely uncommon to see dolphins mating in the wild. Find out other tidbits in my interview with Mammalogist Jim Dines. Simply fascinating.

REBEKAH WAITES

Rebekah Waites is an artist living in Lakewood California with her beautiful wife and pets. She's been painting and making art since a small child. She received her BA in Studio Art from USC. While at USC not only did she study art but also studied film production and set design. Her work has been shown at numerous galleries throughout Southern California including The Hive Gallery in Downtown and Blue Five Gallery in Los Angeles. She is currently working on a large-scale installation for Burning Man, called The Church Trap

DANNY SUSSMAN

This is my interview with Hollywood Manager, Danny Sussman, on Trojan Vision, Channel 8.1 in Los Angeles.

LUPE FLUENTES

Interview with Lupe Fluentes - Singer - Porn Star Who Became A Pop Star

Lupe has an incredible story. She's changing her life is a miraculous way, and talks about her journey intimately in our interview.

From her website, TheEXGirlfriends.com:

Growing up in Cali, Colombia and Madrid, Spain under very trying and poor circumstances with a single mother who tried her best, but was usually without a home or a job, Lupe was raised in poverty, wearing clothing from charity at the local church and sleeping on the floors of her mother's friends. Forced to drop out of school to work and help her mom, Lupe was exposed to the harsh reality of the struggle to survive. She kept her dreams alive in her heart and somehow always remained positive in her mind even in the hardest of times. (read more here)

LAUREN GOTTLIEB

Interview with Lauren Gottlieb - Dancer and Actress

Lauren and I share more than the double "T"s in our last name; we shared a great conversation on CU@USC. We hope you enjoy the episode.

The talent, the charm, the beauty and the humor, which Lauren Gottlieb exudes in her everyday life, also carries through to her performances both on-screen and on the dance floor. She has so very quickly established herself as one of Hollywood’s rising stars and one of the most sought-after dancers in the world. Read more of her bio on Lauren's website.

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JEFF SMITH & NEIL LIBERMAN

Interview with Jeff Smith & Neil Liberman - Arrested Development

Learn more about their project and purchase the film at: arresteddevelopmentdoc.com

JOHN C. McGINLEY

Interview with John C. McGinley - Actor and Family Man

You may recognize him as the snarky character Dr. Cox on Scrubs, or as one of the other hundreds of roles he's played throughout his career. John C. McGinley is both charming and sentimental.

He holds a special place in his heart for his graduate alma mater, NYU. And, he talks openly about how the tools and acting techniques he learned at NYU have shaped his career.

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