I’m an emerging filmmaker who believes in collective liberation. I’m also the founder of Freedom Narratives Films. Creating a world where everyone is free is a big idea. It’s audacious. AND, it’s possible. This idea fuels my film production project. Freedom Narratives Films is a counter-narrative production company designed to challenge and disrupt the status quo – designed to be a clear voice for collective liberation.
Generations of activists and organizers have put their bodies on the line for our freedoms. I’m clear. More of us are being called to care about collective liberation. I’ve decided to channel this call to collective care through my films, beginning with We Move Mountains (TM).
My First Film
We Move Mountains (TM) began as a freedom song for the descendants of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. It began by looking at the roots of dehumanization and oppression – i.e., colonization, white supremacy and Christian nationalism. It also began as an avenue to “claim a different future.” (Stevenson, 2020).
After I started filming, the genocide began in Palestine. Because of the connections between colonialism, zionism, and their intersections with religion (both have used religion to justify the dehumanization and oppression of millions of people), I decided to include perspectives that explore the relationships between religion and the war crimes we’re witnessing in Palestine in my film.
This film will offer conversations with activists, organizers, faith leaders, scholars, artists, freedom dreamers, and everyday people who care about claiming a different future. (Stevenson, 2020).
Calls to Action
If you care about moving toward collective liberation, you can be part of this work. If you dream of a world where everyone is free – join me on this journey. You can join me by sharing your stories and your wisdoms. You can also join me by giving to this project and/or subscribing to my newsletter. Once the film is ready to be screened, you will be among the first to know.
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