Spanning from slavery to Vietnam, this documentary honors Black resilience—spotlighting soldiers, women of faith, and cultural icons. It challenges racist narratives, explores generational trauma, and redefines freedom through survival, sacrifice, and the enduring fight for dignity, justice, and representation.

Black Men in Uniform: The Untold Story

Spanning from slavery to Vietnam, this documentary honors Black resilience—spotlighting soldiers, women of faith, and cultural icons. It challenges racist narratives, explores generational trauma, and redefines freedom through survival, sacrifice, and the enduring fight for dignity, justice, and representation.

As Flint, Michigan’s water crisis deepens, a determined mother seeks refuge in Puerto Rico, only to face the devastation of Hurricane Maria and the agonizing separation from her youngest child—an experience that inspires her to form The Sister Tour, an artist collective led by women.

A WATER TRAIL

As Flint, Michigan’s water crisis deepens, a determined mother seeks refuge in Puerto Rico, only to face the devastation of Hurricane Maria and the agonizing separation from her youngest child—an experience that inspires her to form The Sister Tour, an artist collective led by women.

&nbsp;Black Longevity follows a remarkable group of Black elders, including a centenarian, as they defy societal expectations by embracing the fullness of their lives in their later years. This short documentary explores the daily rituals, personal reflections, and life philosophies of these elders, revealing their authenticity and the communities that sustain them. Black Longevity uncovers the richness of their experiences, celebrating love, family, and the true meaning of generational wellness. Each vignette offers a unique glimpse into what it means to live authentically, emphasizing that longevity is not just about the number of years lived, but about the vibrancy and quality of those years and the relationships that define them. Black Longevity stands as a powerful meditation on Black life, the beauty of aging, and the wisdom of our elders, offering a compelling testament to the power of living in your truth and redefining what it means to live well.

Black Longevity

A poetic meditation on Black life, Black Longevity captures the wisdom & resilience of elders who redefine aging through love, legacy & generational strength.

From filmmaker Loki Mulholland, this gripping documentary traces America’s legacy of voter suppression—past and present. Centered on slain civil rights leader Vernon Dahmer, it connects historical sacrifice to the January 6th insurrection and the ongoing fight to protect democracy.

Dying to Vote

From filmmaker Loki Mulholland, this gripping documentary traces America’s legacy of voter suppression—past and present. Centered on slain civil rights leader Vernon Dahmer, it connects historical sacrifice to the January 6th insurrection and the ongoing fight to protect democracy.

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