WECS TV Show Spotlights Award-Winning Filmmaker, Playwright & Community Activist, Dr. Farah Dews

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec. 10, 2025 - PRLog -- Posted Courtesy of Wright Enterprises Community Spotlight ~~~

The Wright Enterprises Community Spotlight (WECS) TV Show, produced by Ken Johnson and Will Hammond and emanating from the African American Art & Culture Complex (AAACC), featured celebrated filmmaker, playwright, and cultural visionary Farah Dews, Ph.D. in one of its most dynamic recent episodes. His appearance offered an inspiring look into a lifetime of creativity, resilience, and service to the Bay Area community. The interview is now streaming on Channel 29 San Francisco and online at: https://youtu.be/z9PnVzmyTV0.

A Creative Force Rooted in Community

Born in San Francisco in 1961, Dr. Dews began acting, dancing, and writing at an early age. He went on to become one of the most prolific independent creative forces in the Bay Area. His groundbreaking stage play "King Tut: The Boy Who Would Be King" became the first African American cast production about King Tut performed at the de Young Museum and other Bay Area venues.

A Change Agent Recognized by the State of California

Dr. Dews was honored with a California Senate Certificate of Recognition for his work in community empowerment, violence prevention, and youth advocacy. His dedication continues to inspire transformation across San Francisco communities.

WECS TV Conversation Highlights

• His spiritual journey and artistic mission
• The creation and impact of his award‑winning film 'Hood Pretty'
• His decades of work building Black theatre and film in San Francisco
• Messages of resilience and responsibility for future creatives

From the Bayview Opera House to the Fillmore to Peace of Mind Recording Studio, Dr. Dews shared behind-the-scenes stories of mentoring artists and producing culturally defining work like Charleston Pierce's work for Macy's Department Store "Passport" in San Francisco: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSGDwsKkqav/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSGDwsKkqav/?utm_source=ig...)

Watch the Full Segment

Dr. Farah Dews on WECS TV Show: https://youtu.be/z9PnVzmyTV0



About WECS TV Show San Francisco ~ Dallas

The Wright Enterprises Community Spotlight (WECS) TV Show, produced by Ken Johnson and Will Hammon, is recorded at the African American Art & Culture Complex (AAACC) and airs on San Francisco Channel 29 with online distribution.