Diversity Rules Magazine

4 Diversity Rules Magazine January 2018 Best known for his award-winning musi- cal comedy, SPORK, JB Ghuman, Jr. is ex- cited to present his lat- est original art expres- sion, a 30-minute film that took nearly five years to create, "kEEp scrEEming." Drawing inspiration from Disney's e Little Mermaid, the film features appearances by notable stars including Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears, RuPaul's Drag Race'sTammie Brown, adult film star Colton Ford, as well as JB Ghuman, Jr., in all his nude glory. Like his previous works, "kEEp scrEEming" is not intended to teach or lecture, but rather to activate minds and hearts. "I'd describe the film as a detailed journey on how to build the Merkaba," he explains, referencing the divine light vehicle ("Mer" means Light, "Ka" means Spirit, "Ba" means Body) that helps the enlightened connect with others also in tune with higher realms. "e mind is capable of seeing a reality outside of the one each of us live in. My hope is that the film inspires individuals to consider themselves part of a larger, greater force," "kEEp scrEEming" by JB Ghuman, Jr. is available on Youtube now. JB Ghuman Jr. is best known for SPORK, his dark comedy musical film that toured major film festivals in 2011, winning "Best Feature" awards at several as well as the audience award at Tribeca Film Festival. He has also directed music videos for EDM musicians includ- ing Luciana and Cazwell, and Double Duchess' "Good Girl Freak Out," featuring friend, Kelly Osborne. "kEEp scrEEming," however, goes beyond JB Ghu- man, Jr.'s other works. In it, he manages to dive deep- er than ever before in his storytelling. He goes forward and backwards, up, down, left, and right; even direc- tions in-between for a true mind-altering experience. "kEEp scrEEming" by JB Ghuman, Jr. is available on Youtube now. Visit jbghumanjr.com. JRK: Before we get into the interview, can you tell us a bit about yourself, where you are from and all that good introductory stuff? JB: Sure. Born and raised via Miami Beach, Fl. en at 19 moved to Harlem, NY. Been pulling giant card- board pieces via dumpsters from early teens to even re- cently to paint on / curate large installations. Writer director / video installation artist. Uber quiet. Likes to laugh. a lot. Dad's from In- dia, mother from North Carolina. Had an incredible ride via my first feature SPORK traveling the world. e response showed me how my art could actually affect humans in a bright way. Turned my camera to video art. Here I am. ox JRK: You have just released a new video art installment entitled, "kEEp scrEEming." Your aim in the project was to "activate an en- lightened prism perspective in people." Can you explain what you mean by that? JB: Course. e prism perspective is just a term I use to sum up what otherwise would be a long winded de- tailed description of how a single mind can see multi- ple dimensions not simply around it's (self ) but within it's (self ). With this ability, one can not only appreciate that which is good in a deeper way but equally make sense of that which feels bad in a rational way. Whether it's an experience meant to grow you or an experience to give rise to a you that's maintainable, each will be better navigated with a perspective that's in constant flux. If our entire species was able to do this, the fric- tion overall within the zeitgeist would slowly dissipate and eventually a golden era would emerge. or return. either way, it'd be dope. JRK: e inspiration for kEEp scrEEming is grounded in the movie "e Little Mermaid." Can you explain how this is so? JB: Well, on a personal tip, as a child I'd listen to the score of the film on constant repeat. It haunted my lil'skull. As a grown up, I found out the largest "force" behind the films magic was a man named Howard Ashman. At the same time, the story of "e Little Mermaid" is a very old story and like most Disney franchises, touches on ancient lore. e name "Ariel" in itself is very old and mixes with our species records of where we come from if even soaked in half-truths. Building The Merkaba kEEp scrEEming With JB Ghuman, Jr. By Jim Koury, Editor/Publisher

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