About don perry
Writing under his pen name of Wm Kane, Don is the author of short novellas for busy people that pack a big punch.
Dealing with themes that focus on the existential human questions of the meaning of this Life, religion and man's relationship with his fellow man, Kane's works of fiction, fantasy, sci-fi take readers on compelling, fast-paced journeys into highly visual new worlds not that far into our future, filled with unique characters, exotic settings, lots of intrigue, complex twists and surprise endings, all while conveying a message of hope, possibility and faith in the triumph of Good over Evil.
Drawing upon his extensive interest in ancient cosmologies, magick, esoteric grimoires, Gnosticism, Kabbalah and early civilizations, Kane weaves highly nuanced and deeply symbolic tales where, for the curious minded reader, carefully hidden clues lead to unexpected insights into his stories and their settings. Though his narratives stand alone, when read in conjunction with his previous works a unique, original world view comes into focus where people of color are at the center of the action in highly unusual and innovative ways.
Don is also a writer and producer of films and TV, with several projects in various genres in development.
Executive producer
Family Pictures USA is a new travel-style television show that will focus on bringing people together to share family pictures and stories in a highly interactive and engaging experience known as Community Photo Sharing. The show will be a series of filmed CPS events with hosts and producers guiding participants through personal stories in which their collected photos serve as storytelling tools.
Family Pictures USA explores neighborhoods and cities through the lens of family photographs and the stories residing within them. The show travels to different locations within a given town or region and uncovers personal stories that connect people to a larger history and narrative of that locale. Family Pictures USA draws on local stories and photos to illuminate local connections between family members and communities to create an inclusive new Digital Family Album.
Family Pictures USA explores neighborhoods and cities through the lens of family photographs and the stories residing within them. The show travels to different locations within a given town or region and uncovers personal stories that connect people to a larger history and narrative of that locale. Family Pictures USA draws on local stories and photos to illuminate local connections between family members and communities to create an inclusive new Digital Family Album.
Writer / producer
The first documentary to explore the American family photo album through the eyes of black photographers, Through a Lens Darkly probes the recesses of American history to discover images that have been suppressed, forgotten and lost. From slavery to the present, these extraordinary images unveil a world confronting the difficult edges of citizenship and what it means to be human.
Inspired by Deborah Willis’s book Reflections in Black and featuring works by Carrie Mae Weems, Lorna Simpson, Anthony Barboza, Hank Willis Thomas, Coco Fusco, Lyle Ashton Harris and many others, Through a Lens Darkly introduces the viewer to a community of storytellers who collectively transform singular experiences into a journey of discovery – and a call to action.
Winner of the 2015 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Documentary Film, the African Movie Academy Award for Best Diasporic Documentary, and the Fund for Santa Barbara Social Issue Documentary Award!
Inspired by Deborah Willis’s book Reflections in Black and featuring works by Carrie Mae Weems, Lorna Simpson, Anthony Barboza, Hank Willis Thomas, Coco Fusco, Lyle Ashton Harris and many others, Through a Lens Darkly introduces the viewer to a community of storytellers who collectively transform singular experiences into a journey of discovery – and a call to action.
Winner of the 2015 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Documentary Film, the African Movie Academy Award for Best Diasporic Documentary, and the Fund for Santa Barbara Social Issue Documentary Award!
living life well: for men
Living Life Well is a wellness and lifestyle reality program [in development] aimed at men of color and centered around an intergenerational exchange of personal experiences, words of wisdom to my younger self, the latest medical information and best practices for living a healthy, happy and prosperous life. Taking the best of Dr. Drew (Pinsky,) mixed with equal parts of Dr. Oz and Iyanla Vanzant, Living Life Well will be a refreshing and inspirational reworking of the lifestyle genre for men of color that treats the whole man - body, mind and soul - with a hip and contemporary vibe akin to the cultural impact of The Arsenio Hall Show.
Each 10-episode season will tackle a single issue and cover it from multiple viewpoints, to give in-depth coverage and pertainent information from expert panelists in such fields as: nutrition, diet, exercise, mental health, wellness (spiritual and emotional,) sex and sexuality. Every episode will feature real men, from diverse backgrounds, ages and ethnicities, interacting with the experts and talking amongst themselves about how that episode's topic directly affects their lives and those they love.
Each 10-episode season will tackle a single issue and cover it from multiple viewpoints, to give in-depth coverage and pertainent information from expert panelists in such fields as: nutrition, diet, exercise, mental health, wellness (spiritual and emotional,) sex and sexuality. Every episode will feature real men, from diverse backgrounds, ages and ethnicities, interacting with the experts and talking amongst themselves about how that episode's topic directly affects their lives and those they love.