User:Brother David Rodriguez/sandbox

David Rodriguez is a video producer and independent researcher, born and raised in the South Bronx whose parents migrated from the Dominican Republic. An art major at Julia Richman High School Talent Unlimited, graduates and later attends St.Francis College and Lehman College to study Liberal Arts. An interest in visual arts combined with the experience of growing up in the Bronx during the golden age of Hip- Hop will serve as tools David will use later in life to persue new endeavors. During the late 90’s, David Rodriguez produced a cable access show titled NSTV or “Night Sessions TV”, showcasing Hip Hop nightlife, celebrities as well as up and com- ing artists. The content captured the culture and developed a following, which evolved into self distributing a series of DVDs around New York City and beyond. Also creating next “Headliners DVD Magazine”, which opened the door to working with record labels, major recording artists, and being hired as editor for shows airing on MTV and BET. David no longer produces content for the music industry, but continued in the video production field by working as a freelancer. At this particular time a fresh new drive emerged to study and seek knowledge of self, by accumulating a vast library of rare books and absorbing information from ancient cultures and afro-latino history. This process of self teaching and self reflecting inspired David to produce more socially conscious material. Along with video content shared on social media platforms, David is a self published author of two books, and continues to produce thought provoking documentaries and video presentations. Being an afro-latino from the South Bronx, David hopes to add a much needed perspective to the multi-media world.