Unconditional:
A Memoir
Unconditional is a heart-wrenching, suspenseful, and poignant exploration of a father-son relationship navigating the complexities of “coming out” and acceptance. As the son, Laron Chapman, an aspiring filmmaker, courageously reveals his sexual orientation. Leslie Chapman, a stern father, takes readers on a transformative journey filled with shocking revelations, personal growth, healing, solidarity, celebration, enlightenment, and ultimately, ‘unconditional’ love.
Set against the backdrop of a family grappling with deeply ingrained prejudices and anxieties about homosexuality, this powerful narrative delves into the emotional struggles faced by a son grappling with the decision to live in his truth. At the same time, it offers an intimate glimpse into a father’s perspective as he confronts his own preconceived notions about fatherhood and manhood.
You People
You People (2018) is a satirical comedy about modern stereotypes, chronicling the life of an intelligent, white-washed, African-American college student, adopted by a liberal Caucasian family, who has a crisis of identity while growing up in bible belt, white suburbia with his urban hip-hop culture obsessed, white best friend. When an attractive girl on campus approaches the black protagonist based on his "presumed" stereotypical traits, he has to undergo a "cultural transformation" with the help of his white companion to tap into his inner "blackness."
“The Cinematic Schematic”
Film Podcast
The Cinematropolis is a website presented by Planet Thunder Productions and founded by Caleb Masters, Jacob Burns and Zachary Burns dedicated to bringing a thoughtful, analysis driven conversation about the imaginative stories and diverse independent voices working in the arts and film. Laron Chapman serves as the Co-Host to the “Cinematic Schematic Podcast on the site alongside Caleb Masters.
