'Memes and Nightmares' is a comedic mockumentary that explores the disappearance of the JR Squints basketball meme, emphasizing the ties between meme culture, Black culture, and the basketball community. Executive produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, creators Josiah and Jamel Johnson share their humorous and personal storytelling roots in a conversation with director Charles Todd. The film illustrates how memes shape the way fans and players engage with basketball, shedding light on the profound connections humor brings to their experiences.
At the heart of this film is the undeniable connection between meme culture, Black culture, and basketball; a sport that has created an entire way of life for fans and players alike.
Josiah, his journey as a storyteller began as a kid in Los Angeles, wide-eyed and watching Debbie Allen on the set of the '80s sitcom, 'A Different World.'
Jamel traces his storytelling roots to Potomac Senior High School, saying, 'Somewhere between lunch and freshman football, I had to figure out how to get by on the day to day.'
Charles Todd views storytelling as 'the easiest way for me to communicate. I do look at filmmaking and storytelling as a language to connect with others.'
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