Black Westchester’s Damon K. Jones sits down with Mount Vernon filmmaker Wilfred “Will” La Salle, founder of La Salle Productions, to talk about his film “The Veteran” — now streaming on FOX SOUL, Amazon Prime, and Tubi — the story behind it, and why Black filmmakers have to own and tell our own stories.
In this Black Westchester interview, La Salle discusses the making of “The Veteran,” the experiences of Black veterans that inspired the film, and the importance of independent Black filmmakers controlling their own narratives and distribution.
Watch “The Veteran” on FOX SOUL, Amazon Prime, and Tubi.
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A multifaceted personality, Damon is an activist, author, and the force behind Black Westchester Magazine, a notable Black-owned newspaper based in Westchester County, New York. With a wide array of expertise, he wears many hats, including that of a Spiritual Life Coach, Couples and Family Therapy Coach, and Holistic Health Practitioner. He is well-versed in Mental Health First Aid, Dietary and Nutritional Counseling, and has significant insights as a Vegan and Vegetarian Nutrition Life Coach. Not just limited to the world of holistic health and activism, Damon brings with him a rich 32-year experience as a Law Enforcement Practitioner and stands as the New York Representative of Blacks in Law Enforcement of America.
