Sam Jones Finds the Best Moments Happen "Off Camera"
Sam Jones is a successful photographer who has translated his passion behind the lens into a career in front of the camera. The host of "Off Camera with Sam Jones" sits down with Alyssa Julya Smith to talk about some of his best interviews and how he prepares for his DIRECTV show.
The intimate interview series features conversations with some of the most iconic artists, actors, musicians, and directors of our time, and sheds light on what makes these individuals prolifically creative.
Jones talks about how the show allows guests to talk about their craft, their process, their path, and their opinions in a relaxed environment while allowing enough time for in-depth conversation.
Jones discusses why he decided to get into interviewing and the reason he shoots all of his interviews in black and white. He says the minimalistic approach peels away all the noise and cuts right to the heart of the conversation.
Members of the Kappa League mentoring program at Wyandanch Memorial High School in Long Island, NY are preparing for an educational trip to Ghana. Principal Paul Sibblies is on a mission to enrich his students' lives to put some of them in touch with their roots. "When you invest in young people, then it's the greatest investment you can make," he said.
A group of 15 students recently graduated from SANYS U., a six-week program held by the Self Advocacy Association of New York State. The course helps people with disabilities to advocate on their own behalf, learning more about their rights, legislation and issues that matter most.
The minivan is turning 40 years old this year. While it made up just 1.8 percent of the car market in 2022, that number could begin to tick up, as more families increase interest in the car's advantages. Cheddar News' senior reporter Michelle Castillo takes a deeper look at the minivan's lineage.
