Heartland International Film Festival

AAAMC Speaks, Teresa Hairston & The B1G Story: George Taliaferro - VIRTUAL

Expired October 17, 2022 3:59 AM
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Watch collections from Indiana University’s Archives of African American Music & Culture come alive through stories from the Black music community. Follow the journey of Gospel industry pioneer Dr. Teresa Hairston through her collection.


Dr. Teresa Hairston is founder of Gospel Today, Gospel Heritage Foundation, a songwriter, music director, and author. Dr. Hairston started in marketing at Savoy Records and later Benson Records. She supported chart-topping artists such as James Cleveland, Kirk Franklin, Rev. Run, Yolanda Adams, Albertina Walker and Hezekiah Walker, to name a few.


Indiana Spotlight

Co-Directors Ethan Gill and Haley Semian are born and raised in Indiana. Creator/host/composer Dr. Tyron Cooper, Ethan, and Haley are Bloomington residents. All in-person interviews were recorded at Indiana University in Bloomington. Lead Dr. Teresa Hairston conducted research in Indiana. The Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC) is housed in Bloomington, Indiana.


Film Contact

The Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC)

aaamc@indiana.edu

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  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    47 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    USA
  • Rating
    Mature Themes
  • Note
    English Subtitles
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  • Director
    Ethan Gill, Haley Semian
  • Screenwriter
    Dr. Tyron Cooper, Ethan Gill, Haley Semian
  • Producer
    Dr. Tyron Cooper, Ethan Gill, Haley Semian
  • Executive Producer
    Dr. Tyron Cooper, Jennifer Piurek
  • Cast
    Dr. Teresa Hairston, Vicki Mack Lataillade, Lisa Collins, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Dr. Bobby Jones