Project Link
https://www.facebook.com/TheSportsWalk/

The Sports Walk (Season 1)

  • Dexter Henry
    Director
  • Dexter Henry
    Producer
  • Luis Velez
    Producer
  • Matthew Fanizza
    Producer
  • Brandon Gordon
    Producer
  • Naomi Grey
    Key Cast
  • Bryan Fonseca
    Key Cast
  • Maria Fraschilla
    Key Cast
  • Shapel Mallard
    Key Cast
  • Jamal Womack
    Key Cast
  • David Andrew
    Key Cast
  • Christopher Sewell
    Key Cast
  • Jon Perez
    Key Cast
  • Siann Jacob
    Key Cast
  • Isiah Whitehead
    Key Cast
  • Niki Avery
    Key Cast
  • Bianca Marley
    Key Cast
  • Jeffrey Armstrong
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Web / New Media, Other
  • Genres:
    Sports, Reality, Web Series
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • New York Web Fest
    New York,NY
    United States
    November 11, 17
    New York Web Fest Official Selection
Director Biography - Dexter Henry

Dexter Henry is video journalist and content creator from Brooklyn, NY. Dexter obtained a B.A. in Media Communications after graduation from the University of Pittsburgh in 2005 and has over twelve years of experience in journalism both in broadcast and print media.

His experience includes video work for the News 12 Networks, New York Post, New York Daily News, ESPN Deportes/International, St. Francis College and Nets Daily.

In 2010, the East Flatbush native created his own media outlet/production company Backpack Broadcasting. Through his outlet he has created content such as 'The Sports Walk', 'Ain't Hard To Tell Podcast' and the developing series 'Sideline Stories.'

Henry loves telling stories through images and words and is passionate about diversifying the landscape of content creation and journalist storytelling.

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Director Statement

Today more than ever you hear the phrase "stick to sports." The phrase has become analogous with telling some not to mix their political views or speak out against injustices in the world of sports. Often times when we do hear people share their hot takes on certain topics in sports it is the same voices repeatedly on the same channels. Rarely is there a voice for the fans to be heard in a forum that isn't quick and allows them to express their ideas. Rarely do we get to hear fans comment on social issues and their impact on sports.

As an avid sports fan I recognized this in the climate of sports media and wanted to change the conversation. Therefore I created a web series 'The Sports Walk'. The Sports Walk is simply an unique web series where diverse sports fans and/or athletes take a walk & share their views at the intersection of sports & society.

Each episode features a particular individual talking about various topics in sports and sharing their feelings on how it has impacted either them or society. The people in the episodes take a walk through a particular neighborhood while speaking directly to the audience as they are walking along the streets of a neighborhood in the city or town.

The first season of the web series focuses on topics such as sexuality, homophobia, sexism, racism, social activism and wage disparity in sports.

My hope is that viewing the series would create moments for people to think about how sports, politics and society are truly interconnected. I hope the series is a rebuttal towards those uttering "stick to sports" instead of listening to diverse groups share their perspectives on how they are affected socially either as fans or athletes.

Through the voices of the people in The Sports Walk we begin to understand why sports is important to many people and why taking time to listen and understand the perspectives of others is important if we to truly affect change in society.

I hope that The Sports Walk starts a dialogue on a variety of subjects within sports well after the final credits.