On what was the eastern banks of the Trinity River, near Dallas, Texas, lives a history stained amidst 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 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-- 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. 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.