Our Voices Project

Being Black in America

Whenever we see Black Americans talking about Blackness, it's always something posed to individuals talking directly to the audience when this is something that Black Americans often discuss among family and in community with each other on a regular basis. 

Being Black in America
 shows an array of different thoughts and attitudes behind Blackness and what it means to everyone on a personal level by asking one central question, What does being Black in America mean to you? It’s a question that’s asked in so many ways on screen indirectly and never seen as a conversation amongst ourselves but directly at the camera to a general audience. This film, however, turns that on its head and makes the audience a bystander, not a participant. 

Want to host a Being Black in America Screening? 

Our goal is to not only spark more of these conversations within the Black community, but to also implement action items that move us toward a more equitable society for Black Americans. Fill out our screening interest form hereWe will respond to you within 48 hours to set up a time to discuss your desired screening date, what's included in our screening package, and investment.  

PRODUCERS

Jackie McGriff
Courtney Shouse

DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITOR
Jackie McGriff

STARRING
Gabrielle Brannigan
Evelyn Holmes
Dr. Katrina Overby
Tiffany Porter
Taurus Savant
Kim Smith
Ann Marie St. Rose

​CAMERA OPERATORS 
Cocoa Rae David
Jackie McGriff

Shot on location at "Da Purp" Studio in Rochester, NY

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