Ever wonder why there are so few Black people living in your community?
Boulder, Colorado, prides itself on being beautiful, welcoming, and inclusive. However, in 2019, racially-charged and dangerous policing involving a Black university student made national news. This Is [Not] Who We Are explores the gap between Boulder’s self-image and the more complex lived experiences—both historical and contemporary—of its Black citizens."
This film is generously sponsored by Petra St. George
Beret E. Strong, Katrina Miller
Beret E. Strong, Ph.D., M.F.A., Director/Producer, has been making documentary films since 1995 with John Tweedy. They own Landlocked Films. Beret is also a researcher, writer, and educator. Her films have shown on PBS stations across the U.S. and Canada, and won CINE Golden Eagles, the NAFDMA Insight Award for Excellence, Black Maria Film Festival’s Directors Citation Award, and a nomination for an IDA/ABC News Videosource Award. Her films have screened at many festivals, including Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, Yamagata International Film Festival, Cine las Americas, the Boulder International Film Festival, Denver Film Festival, and the Pan African Film Festival. Beret cares about amplifying people’s voices, social justice and equity, the global community, and the health of our planet.
Katrina Miller, Director/Producer/Narrator, storytelling and visual art have always played a big part in her life. She is the founder and owner of Blackat Productions. Her favorite part of filmmaking is creating something where there was nothing. She enjoys taking all of the elements – footage, music, interviews and beyond, and weaving them together into a compelling and genuine story. Her documentary Blacklash explores why her alma mater, the University of Colorado, Boulder, lacked ethnic diversity. Katrina has done extensive work for e-Town, Red Rocks, the City of Denver, Boulder of Museum, Unity Church, and many other organizations. She has a degree in Journalism from the University of Colorado."
- Year2022
- Runtime77 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNo, it's not a premiere
- RatingAdults and teens (not for young children)
- Social Media
- DirectorBeret E. Strong, Katrina Miller
- ProducerBeret E Strong, Katrina Miller
- Co-ProducerBeret E Strong, Katrina Miller
- CastZayd Atkinson et al
- EditorJohn Tweedy
- ComposerLes Miller
Ever wonder why there are so few Black people living in your community?
Boulder, Colorado, prides itself on being beautiful, welcoming, and inclusive. However, in 2019, racially-charged and dangerous policing involving a Black university student made national news. This Is [Not] Who We Are explores the gap between Boulder’s self-image and the more complex lived experiences—both historical and contemporary—of its Black citizens."
This film is generously sponsored by Petra St. George
Beret E. Strong, Katrina Miller
Beret E. Strong, Ph.D., M.F.A., Director/Producer, has been making documentary films since 1995 with John Tweedy. They own Landlocked Films. Beret is also a researcher, writer, and educator. Her films have shown on PBS stations across the U.S. and Canada, and won CINE Golden Eagles, the NAFDMA Insight Award for Excellence, Black Maria Film Festival’s Directors Citation Award, and a nomination for an IDA/ABC News Videosource Award. Her films have screened at many festivals, including Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, Yamagata International Film Festival, Cine las Americas, the Boulder International Film Festival, Denver Film Festival, and the Pan African Film Festival. Beret cares about amplifying people’s voices, social justice and equity, the global community, and the health of our planet.
Katrina Miller, Director/Producer/Narrator, storytelling and visual art have always played a big part in her life. She is the founder and owner of Blackat Productions. Her favorite part of filmmaking is creating something where there was nothing. She enjoys taking all of the elements – footage, music, interviews and beyond, and weaving them together into a compelling and genuine story. Her documentary Blacklash explores why her alma mater, the University of Colorado, Boulder, lacked ethnic diversity. Katrina has done extensive work for e-Town, Red Rocks, the City of Denver, Boulder of Museum, Unity Church, and many other organizations. She has a degree in Journalism from the University of Colorado."
- Year2022
- Runtime77 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNo, it's not a premiere
- RatingAdults and teens (not for young children)
- Social Media
- DirectorBeret E. Strong, Katrina Miller
- ProducerBeret E Strong, Katrina Miller
- Co-ProducerBeret E Strong, Katrina Miller
- CastZayd Atkinson et al
- EditorJohn Tweedy
- ComposerLes Miller