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maya cade @mayascade.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

lately, my most asked question has been: when is bridgett davis going to make a follow up to “naked acts” (1996)? …the time is finally now! 30 yrs after its initial industry rejection, “naked acts” is a touchstone of black cinema. please support our fundraiser so we don’t have to wait another 30:

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Helga - Film and Storytelling | Seed&Spark

Everyone loves the story of a discovered lost gem – that great artwork or album or film that somehow got overlooked. But what does it mean for the artist who created the work? This film explores the ...

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maya cade @mayascade.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

we’ve raised 99% of our production budget for @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social’s next film in less than 72 hours! 🤯🤯🤯 never forget there is an audience eager and ready for black independent films. ❤️🫂 as a first time producer i’m over the moon! we are stretching our goal to cover post costs:

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maya cade @mayascade.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

i am proud to be the rediscoverer (and now distributor) of "naked acts" but am so fortunate to be the producer of bridgett's first film in 30 years, "helga." black independent cinema, as @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social knows too well, is not possible without community support. we hope you'll support:

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Bridgett M Davis @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

No Black film is possible without community support. In order to make mine — the first in 30 years — I am launching a crowdfunding campaign today. I hope you will support HELGA as many of you support NAKED ACTS. Seedandspark.com/fund/helga

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Bridgett M Davis @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Thirty years after #NakedActs, I’m making a second film! HELGA is about rediscovery. It’s the story of one vocalist’s journey through emotions once buried alongside her lost gem, a newly found album from the ‘90s. Produced by @robfields.bsky.social & @mayascade.bsky.social. Crowdfunding launches 6/3

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Bridgett M Davis @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

As the writer/director of this film, I’ve seen many, many reviews. None have been written with the care & insight & contextual resonance of this one. Tears came to my eyes as I read it. It’s just that beautiful. Thank you @femfilmrogue.bsky.social for seeing my intent, and celebrating it with gusto!

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Femfilmrogue @femfilmrogue.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Omg!!! Thank you so very much, Bridgett. This means a lot to me and your film does as well. So valid, honest, and authentic, I wish it was available while I suffered silently through art school. I’m glad we have it now! 🌹

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Femfilmrogue @femfilmrogue.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Latest post celebrates the incredible resurgence of Bridgett M. Davis’s feature-length film “Naked Acts,” a thirty year old piece of revolutionary beauty. femfilmrogues.blogspot.com/2026/05/nake...

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‘Naked Acts,’ A Bonafide Revelation’s Essential Resurgence

Naked Acts film poster. Writer/director Bridgett M. Davis’s recently unearthed thirty-year-old Naked Acts has been tucked away for far ...

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The Pulse @thepulse.whyy.org · 19/09/2025

Despite major advances in understanding how genetics, lifestyle, and environment shape health, it remains a mystery why similar patients can have such different outcomes. On this episode, we discuss what factors shape health, disease, and survival. 🔗 lnk.to/whyy-thepulse

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Bridgett M Davis @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

I love the chance to screen my film in LA AND be in conversation with you, Maya!

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maya cade @mayascade.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

los angeles: join me + @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social for the very first black film archive event on juneteenth (6/19) at the philosophical research society, 7 pm. our timely, intimate discussion will focus on writing as freedom and black writerly life. ✨✨✨✨ www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-as...

a flyer for an event with me and bridgett m. davis at philosophical research society on juneteenth. the flyer showcases a photo of bridgett directing “naked acts” (1996), a film i led the rediscovery efforts on.

the flyer says “writing as freedom meditations on black writerly life with bridgett m. davis & maya s. cade

philosophical research society 3910 los feliz blvd, los angeles, ca juneteenth”

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Bridgett M Davis @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

I’m beyond thrilled to be in conversation with you!!

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Oldster Magazine @oldstermag.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

"I just like myself more, more consistently. I like who I’ve become, and the person I built myself to be." - @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social takes The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire. oldster.substack.com/p/this-is-al...

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This is (Almost) 65: Author/Filmmaker Bridgett M. Davis Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire

"I like being able to prioritize myself for a change—rather than my children, or my career or even my writing."

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Bridgett M Davis @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

I loved doing this Q&A! I got to reveal me to me!

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Ronit Plank @ronitplank.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

I'm so pleased to share my conversation with @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social who joins me on Let's Talk Memoir to share how she approached writing her new book LOVE, RITA. Thank you, Bridgett for being my guest. I loved having this time with you. ronitplank.com/2025/04/08/l...

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Episode 162 ft. Bridgett M. Davis

Bridgett M. Davis joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about the effect of trauma and weathering on Black lives, the unique bond between sisters, showing relationships in action and dialogue, ho...

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Bridgett M Davis @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Thank you @literaryhub.bsky.social for the opportunity to write about my process of inventing the truth.

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Bridgett M Davis @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I loved talking about the process of memoir writing!

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Penina Roth @peninaroth.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

TONIGHT, 8PM: Franklin Park Reading Series is a week early this month, w/ lit trailblazers @torreypeters.bsky.social, Lynne Tillman, Robert Jones Jr., @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social, @aaantons.bsky.social & @caoilinnhughes.bsky.social, beer specials, book raffle! 618 St. Johns Pl, Crown Heights. #Free

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Penina Roth @peninaroth.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

THIS MONDAY, APRIL 7, 8PM: Can’t wait for the Franklin Park Reading Series, with superstars @torreypeters.bsky.social, Lynne Tillman, Robert Jones Jr, @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social, @aaantons.bsky.social & @caoilinnhughes.bsky.social! Drink specials, book raffle! #Free 618 St. Johns Pl, Crown Heights

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Bridgett M Davis @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I’m so excited to be in convo with my Spelman sister @tayari.bsky.social in ATL next Wednesday, 4/9. This is a highlight of the #love,rita book tour, for sure!

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Penina Roth @peninaroth.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

NEXT MONDAY, APRIL 7, 8PM: Franklin Park Reading Series hosts celebrated authors @torreypeters.bsky.social, Lynne Tillman, Robert Jones, Jr., @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social, @aaantons.bsky.social & @caoilinnhughes.bsky.social! Plus drink specials and book raffle! 618 St. Johns Pl, Crown Heights. #Free

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Narrative @narrativemag.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

“Rae Rae” by Bridgett M. Davis (@bridgettmdavis.bsky.social): www.narrativemagazine.com/issues/fall-...

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Bridgett M Davis @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Thanks for digging through the crates to share this story. Love that!!

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Madeline St. @madsteb.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Still thinking about Naked Acts… been waiting for my chance to see this one & it was so special to have @mayascade.bsky.social & @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social there to share the journey! Amazing to be in a theater radiating love like that!

Director Bridgett M Davis answering a question during the MOMA Q&A for Naked Acts

Maya S. Cade introducing Naked Acts at MOMA

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Bridgett M Davis @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Excited to join the Brown Girl Collective Book Club tonight!

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Maggie Hennefeld @hennefem.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Such a treat to see @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social in conversation (with Caryn Coleman) after a screening of her brilliant film NAKED ACTS (1996) at MoMA! 📽️🎞️ Intro'd by @mayascade.bsky.social ❤️ Do yourself a favor and watch this film immediately! kinolorber.com/product/nake...

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The Literate Lizard @theliteratelizard.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Our weekly post for @dailykos.com /Black Kos of books published this week of interest to Black readers (but also recommended for ALL readers!): www.dailykos.com/comments/230... A short list this week. Authors and illustrators who are on Bluesky listed in the comments 🧵 #Booksky #blackbooksky

Covers of the books featured in this week's post for
Daily Kos/Black Kos of books published this week of interest to Black readers (but also recommended for ALL readers!)

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The Literate Lizard @theliteratelizard.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

I've only found three of this week's authors on Bluesky. Post a comment if you know of any others. Follow them and support them! #Booksky @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social @hm-nde.bsky.social @mobrowne.bsky.social Next comment looks at publishers 🧵

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maya cade @mayascade.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

happy publication day to @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social. “love, rita” — a story of black sisterhood and the ways systemic racism breaks our bonds & world— is a genuine work of bridgett’s heart; transforming grief into shared work takes a whole lot of it. i hope you will all join me in reading it:

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Love, Rita: An American Story of Sisterhood, Joy, Loss, and Legacy

An American Story of Sisterhood, Joy, Loss, and Legacy

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Bridgett M Davis @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Pub day!! LOVE RITA. 💕 bookshop.org/p/books/love...

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Raymond Williams @rtwilliams16.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

New Nonfiction Books that came out today!!! Which ones are you interested in? #booksky #nonfiction #blackbooksky

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Bridgett M Davis @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

My newly released 90s film, Naked Acts, screens @ MoMA next Sunday & again on 3/20. It’s all about body image & Black actresses & mother/daughter issues & just had its TV premiere on @tcmtv.bsky.social. Yay!@newyorker.com says its rediscovery expands film history. Join us, & come see for yourself!

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Pete of The Chills at Will Podcast @chillsatwillpod.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

@bridgettmdavis.bsky.social writes of Episode 274 guest @annelllopez.bsky.social resonant collection, "I’ll Give You a Reason thrums with richly drawn portrayals of Dominican immigrants rarely visible in our society...An arresting, vital debut.” Listen to Ep 274: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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Episode 274 with Annell López, Author of the Short Story Collection, I'll Give You a Reason, and Skilled Craftswoman of Resonant, Layered Characters, Subtle Twists, and the Universal and Hyperspecific

Podcast Episode · The Chills at Will Podcast · 03/06/2025 · 1h 5m

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Bridgett M Davis @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

My big sister Rita, the first in our family to graduate college, once announced that I would fit in perfectly at Spelman College. I was 12, and I believed her. She was right! I wrote a memoir about her, and us. What influence has a big sister had on you? To preorder: bookshop.org/p/books/love...

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Love, Rita: An American Story of Sisterhood, Joy, Loss, and Legacy

An American Story of Sisterhood, Joy, Loss, and Legacy

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Bridgett M Davis @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Love this interview. Thank you @melodymalosh.bsky.social for such thoughtful questions!

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Love, Rita: An American Story of Sisterhood, Joy, Loss, and Legacy

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Bridgett M Davis @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

In 7 days, my book about my sister, LOVE, RITA, comes out. In telling her story, I look at the ways systemic racism thwarts and shortens Black life. And all the ways we still manage to live joyously. To preorder: bookshop.org/p/books/love...

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Love, Rita: An American Story of Sisterhood, Joy, Loss, and Legacy

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Bridgett M Davis @bridgettmdavis.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

My love letter to libraries. ❤️

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Spend five minutes with Bridgett M. Davis, author of LOVE, RITA (on sale 3/11/25)! Hear directly from the author about her forthcoming book which is a searing tribute of sisterhood, family, and profound love and loss. 🔗 Watch here: bit.ly/43iftmq

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