HBO held a contest asking New Yorkers to submit interesting true stories that happened on the subways. The winning stories were then adapted for the film. "Sax, Cantor, Riff" was written and directed by Julie Dash, Featuring Taral Hicks (singer), Kenny Garrett (saxaphone), Dan Rous (Cantor) and Sam Rockwell. Produced by Jonathan Demme and Rosie Perez.
"The Rosa Parks Story" Screenwriter Paris Qualles, Director Julie Dash, Cinematographer David Claessen. Production Design Mayling Cheng, Costumes Karen Perry.