LOS ANGELES, August 11, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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UNZIPPED, a feature documentary about the growing affordable housing crisis in America, will be screened publicly for the first time in the community where it was filmed, Venice, California, 90291. The screening is at the Electric Lodge in Venice, California, on Friday, August 11, at 7 p.m. 

The event is sponsored by The Satyagraha Alliance; the Matern Law Group, hosted by Philanthropist, Podcast Host and Attorney, Matthew J. Matern, and is a benefit for Safe Place for Youth (S.P.Y.).

Written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Colin K. Gray, Executive Produced by Lucy Liu, and featuring music tracks from Run The Jewels, UNZIPPED has been hailed as the “frontline” documentary “for America’s housing divide” (Variety,) a film that “humanizes” the issue (KCRW), and an “important, powerful and enlightening” documentary (KPCC’s Film Week). 

UNZIPPED is produced by GRAiNEY PICTURES in association with Ley Line Entertainment and The Nation of Artists. Local Venice partners featured in the documentary include Venice Family Clinic, Venice Community Housing, Venice Heritage Museum, St. Joseph Center and S. P. Y.

A companion affordable housing impact campaign, #RaiseTheRoof, launched alongside the film with an interactive Impact Hub that showcases simple ways to get involved and support local housing organizations.

About the host, Matthew J. Matern

Matt is a successful attorney, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the founder of Matern Law Group in California and created The Satyagraha Alliance, a non-profit that supports and partners with other environmental and homelessness organizations.

Dedicated to giving back to the community, he started the Alliance to support philanthropic programs for local underserved communities. The Satyagraha Alliance has donated substantial sums to many local charities including Safe Place for Youth, St. Joseph’s Center, Downtown Women’s Center, Food Finders and the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission. 

In addition to his philanthropic work with the Satyagraha Alliance, Matt is host and creator of “A Climate Change”, a weekly radio show and podcast discussing issues of climate change with influential environmental leaders.

About Colin K. Gray

Colin is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and screenwriter. Uniting every project he tackles is a deep commitment to crafting powerful stories that challenge the status quo.

In addition to directing & writing UNZIPPED, Colin’s documentary credits include: Being Canadian, ATARI: Game Over, Redlight, and Freedom’s Fury, his acclaimed documentary about the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 and ‘Blood in the Water” Olympic water polo match (named one of the 20 Greatest Sports Documentaries of All Time by Esquire magazine). Colin and EPs Quentin Tarantino and Lucy Liu were knighted by Hungary for the film. 

Colin’s ongoing commitment to social impact work includes writing and directing projects for Habitat for Humanity, Action Against Hunger, UNICEF and One Voice. Colin was also a staff writer on Netflix’s children’s series Phantom Pups. His other scripted credits include Savage Lands and Meena, based on the novel “Half the Sky”.

For more information on UNZIPPED and #RaiseTheRoof, please visit: www.unzippedmovie.com 

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In an exciting blend of mixed martial arts and medieval strategy gaming, UFC World Champion Michael Bisping is making his highly anticipated return to fighting, but not as you’ve known it before. Teaming up with Medieval Grand Strategy trailblazers BLOCKLORDS, developed MetaKing Studios and backed by renowned gaming giants Square Enix, Krafton, and FunPlus, Bisping will be entering the virtual battlegrounds as a one-of-a-kind hero ‘The Count’.

LOS ANGELES, August 11, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Announced with a stunning and epic in-engine trailer voiced by Bisping himself, where his virtual BLOCKLORDS character teaches some lowly farmers the ropes, this collaboration promises to be a game-changer for both UFC and gaming fans alike.

Bisping, known for his relentless style and legendary status in the UFC, will be featured in BLOCKLORDS as the strongest stat hero to date. Players will have the unique opportunity to engage with the legend in ways never seen before.

1500 Bisping Warriors in 6 Variations: A New Battle Awaits

The excitement doesn’t stop with the hero himself. BLOCKLORDS will release 1500 Bisping Warriors in six variations, allowing players to experience a new layer of strategic warfare. These special characters will be made available to the game’s player base in the coming weeks.

Owning one of these exclusive Bisping Warriors will unlock a never-before-seen Bisping Adventure. This unique content provides both long-time followers of Bisping’s career and new fans alike a chance to be part of his virtual world.

Join the Adventure Today

BLOCKLORDS, backed by Square Enix, Krafton, and FunPlus, is renowned for its intricate gameplay and strong community engagement. Bisping’s inclusion marks a major milestone in the continued growth of this beloved game.

“We’re thrilled to have Michael Bisping join BLOCKLORDS, and we can’t wait for our players to experience this new level of adventure. Mike has always been so passionate about what we’re building, and we’re excited to work on this together,” said David Johansson, Founder at MetaKing Studios. “It’s an unprecedented fusion of sports and gaming, and we believe it will set a new standard in interactive entertainment.”

BLOCKLORDS limited Bisping Hero Chests are now available, featuring his real family crest! 

For more information, visit BLOCKLORDS or follow BLOCKLORDS on https://linktr.ee/blocklords 

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The 1st Annual 4BIDDEN Conscious Awards concluded on a high note, shining a spotlight on exceptional individuals and organizations that have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to conscious living.

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