SPECIAL VIRTUAL ONLY TEXAS PREMIERE OF ON HALLOWED GROUND: STORY OF MARTYRS PARK

On what was the eastern banks of the Trinity River, near&nbsp;Dallas, Texas,&nbsp;lives a history stained amidst&nbsp;shadows. In the heart of the city, the Shadow Lines Memorial at Martyrs Park stands as a silent sentinel, its tranquility belying a dark secret. Amidst a climate of fear and prejudice, men and women were condemned to public execution, lives extinguished in a grotesque spectacle of injustice.On Hallowed Ground: Story of Martyrs Park unravels the events that led to this series of tragedies, exposing the fragility of justice denied&nbsp;and its enduring consequences. Through evocative re-creations and poignant archival imagery, we are transported to a time when fear and suspicion held sway, where the whispers of rumour could condemn a man-- or a woman--&nbsp;to the gallows.Yet, the film is more than a chronicle of past transgressions. It is a meditation on the enduring power of memory, the burden of guilt, and the human desire for reconciliation.&nbsp;The sundial casts a long shadow across the park, standing as a testament to the victims and a reminder of the human capacity for both cruelty and compassion.With the insightful commentary of historians, theologians, and artists, including Rev. Dr. Sheron Patterson, Ed Gray, PhD, Donald Payton and Norman Lee, the film explores the complex interplay of history, memory, and social justice. It invites us to confront the ghosts of the past, not to dwell in despair, but to illuminate the path towards a more just and equitable future.

ON HALLOWED GROUND: STORY OF MARTYRS PARK

Hauntingly near Dealey Plaza –and the spot of the JFK assasination— the stunning Dallas skyline overlooks a quiet clearing shadowed with Elm trees. It is called Martyrs Park– a place that bears the hidden scars of violence committed against innocent residents. Through the testimonies of those who bear witness, and the artistry of a memorial that evokes memory, the city and its citizens reclaim the space, transforming it into a beacon of hope, healing and reconciliation.

We center the expertise and experience of Black educators to advance equity, inclusion, belonging, and systems change. These are the Black Voices from the Ivory Tower.

Black Voices from the Ivory Tower

We center the expertise and experience of Black educators to advance equity, inclusion, belonging, and systems change. These are the Black Voices from the Ivory Tower.

Suicide has been silently & disproportionately affecting Black Children for years. Through interviews with Educators,Elected Officials, Clinicians, Suicide-Bereaved Families and first hand accounts of Survivors of youth suicide, Butterflies Jump Too spreads awareness of racial disparity in Mental Healthcare.

Butterflies Jump Too

Suicide has been silently & disproportionately affecting Black Children for years. Through interviews with Educators,Elected Officials, Clinicians, Suicide-Bereaved Families and first hand accounts of Survivors of youth suicide, Butterflies Jump Too spreads awareness of racial disparity in Mental Healthcare.

"Chaos on Commerce: The 1993 Dallas Cowboys Parade" delves into the turbulent intersection of celebration and conflict in Dallas during the early 1990s. Through a vivid tapestry of archival footage and official collaboration with The University of North Texas Special Collections Library, the film traces the historical roots of racial segregation and tension in the city, highlighting key events such as the murder of Santos Rodriguez in 1973 and the Rodney King verdict in 1992. These incidents set the stage for escalating violence between Black and Mexican teens. The film captures the Dallas Cowboys' victory parade in 1993, a moment meant to unite the city in celebration, but which instead descended into chaos on Commerce Street. Scenes of joy and festivity quickly turned to violence, reflecting deeper racial and social divides. Through powerful visuals of the parade's buildup, the ensuing clashes, and their aftermath, the film explores the lasting impact on the community. In its resolution, "Chaos on Commerce" underscores the efforts for reconciliation and the enduring hope for unity, revealing the complex layers of a city striving to heal and come together.

Chaos On Commerce

"Chaos on Commerce: The 1993 Dallas Cowboys Parade" delves into the turbulent intersection of celebration and conflict in Dallas during the early 1990s.

A short documentary on an African immigrant teaching his U.S. born children the American dream.

Komlan

A short documentary on an African immigrant teaching his U.S. born children the American dream.

Voices of Resilence: ON HALLOWED GROUND: STORY OF MARTYRS PARK; Black Voices from the Ivory Tower; Butterflies Jump Too; Chaos on Commerce; Komlan

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