the Newark Nobody Knows
witness the soul of a city
2007-09-11

Newark
Produced with assistance from Spark Media, Inc.

Newark, New Jersey is the kind of town that needs to stay in fighting shape. Sparring with headlines ranging from the good to the bad to the very, very ugly, the city has had its share of questionable calls. Under the proactive governance of 38-year-old mayor-elect Corey Booker (only the third man to run the city since 1970), Newark has had to contend with, most recently, the explosive case of four college students killed execution-style by illegal immigrants. Still, the soul of the third oldest city in the country rises above the detritus and emerges through residents like poet/activist Amiri Baraka and small business owners from the city’s five wards.

This video travelogue, sponsored by the National Black Programming Consortium, chronicles the communities that support the dreams and endeavors of every citizen who calls this city home.

Watch Newark now! 

About National Black Programming Consortium
Since 1979, NBPC has been a leading provider on American public television of compelling and intelligent programming that celebrates the cultural heritage of African Americans and the African Diaspora.

About Spark Media
SPARK Media is an award winning Washington, DC based production and outreach company specializing in issues of social change.
Established in 1989 by Andrea Kalin, SPARK creates innovative films, videos, and outreach & distribution programs that increase awareness and communication among people. SPARK’s programs combine traditional media and digital technologies, always with a commitment to educate and inspire.