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I Am Charlie: The Teenage Years
by Marishka Phillips
I AM CHARLIE: THE TEENAGE YEARS is a scripted podcast series created to give voice to a culture and generation grappling with fear, identity, and acceptance in a complex world.At the heart of the story is CHARLENE “CHARLIE” REAVES, a bright, curious, and courageous Jamaican-American teenager coming of age in a society—and a culture—that often condemns who she is. Through her eyes, we explore the tension between tradition and self-expression, family and individuality, shame and self-love.Charlie’s world is full of laughter, love, and conflict. Her Jamaican roots run deep, but so do the expectations and taboos that surround her. As she struggles to reconcile her identity as a queer young woman with the values of her upbringing, she often feels trapped in what she calls her “dirty little secret.” Her journey is painful and beautiful—marked by moments of heartbreak, resilience, and revelation.Through friendships, family bonds, and first loves, Charlie encounters jea
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Ep. 004 Allow Me To Introduce Myself: Scenes 5 and 6 - Nathan's Hotdog Stand and Cyclone Rollercoaster + Talkback
Charlie, Junior and George enjoy the Nathan Hot dogs and Cyclone Rollercoaster. Then, Marishka, Cece and Bradford share their thought and experiences.
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Ep. 003 Allow Me To Introduce Myself: Scenes 3 and 4 - The Train to Coney Island + Talkback
In This episode, Marishka, Cece and Braford unpack scenes 3 and 4.The trio Charlie, Junior and George ride the Brooklyn bound f train from Queens to Coney Island. We invite you to comment and submit your experiences.
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Ep. 1 - I Am Charlie: The Teenage Years - Pilot
MPTP Productions and MUIDEM proudly present the complete pilot episode of "I Am Charlie - Allow Me to Introduce Myself".Don’t forget to share every episode with your community of friends. Follow along as Charlene “Charlie” Reaves embarks on her journey of self-discovery—learning, growing, and becoming the person she’s destined to be.
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Ep. 002 Allow Me To Introduce Myself: Scene 2 - High School Hallway + Talkback
Marishka, Cece and Bradford listen, unpack and discuss scene 2.
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Ep. 001 Allow Me To Introduce Myself: Scene 1 - High School Classroom + Talkback
Episode 1 - I Am Charlie: The Teenage Years - Allow Me To Introduce Myself - Scene 1 Including a Talkback & Discussion Creator/Director Marishka S. Phillips sits with producer, Bradford "Jazzy" Smith and influencer Cece Hendricks of Remote Reviews w/ Cece, to introduce the podcast and unpack episode 1, scene by scene. We start this scene 1.We will introduce our main characters Charlie, Grown-up Charlie, G.O., Junior, Cyndy and our Narrator. Listen along as we find our connections and journeys through the events of Charlie's life.We invite you to comment and share. Looking forward to connecting with you.
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I Am Charlie The Teenage Years: Season 1 - Episode 1 - Trailer
Welcome to I AM CHARLIE: THE TEENAGE YEARS, a powerful new scripted podcast series that gives voice to a young woman’s journey of self-discovery, culture, and courage.Meet Charlene “Charlie” Reaves, a 15-year-old Jamaican-American girl growing up in a world where identity and expectation collide. Through laughter, heartbreak, and resilience, Charlie learns to navigate her dreams, her family, and the truth of who she is — even when her culture tells her not to be.Told through the lens of Grown-Up Charlie, whose sultry, poetic voice narrates from the future, we’re taken on a raw and intimate journey of growth, love, and liberation.This trailer offers a glimpse into Charlie’s world — her voice, her family, her struggles, and her triumphs — inviting you to experience a story that is honest, heartfelt, and deeply human.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I AM CHARLIE: THE TEENAGE YEARS is a scripted podcast series created to give voice to a culture and generation grappling with fear, identity, and acceptance in a complex world.At the heart of the story is CHARLENE “CHARLIE” REAVES, a bright, curious, and courageous Jamaican-American teenager coming of age in a society—and a culture—that often condemns who she is. Through her eyes, we explore the tension between tradition and self-expression, family and individuality, shame and self-love.Charlie’s world is full of laughter, love, and conflict. Her Jamaican roots run deep, but so do the expectations and taboos that surround her. As she struggles to reconcile her identity as a queer young woman with the values of her upbringing, she often feels trapped in what she calls her “dirty little secret.” Her journey is painful and beautiful—marked by moments of heartbreak, resilience, and revelation.Through friendships, family bonds, and first loves, Charlie encounters jea
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