"Backs Against The Wall" - PBS Documentary
Role: Cinematographer, Editor
This Emmy Award winning documentary explores the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the most important religious figures of the 20th century. Born the grandson of slaves, Howard Thurman became a “spiritual foundation” for the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring many of its leaders including Martin Luther King, Jr, Jesse Jackson and Congressman John Lewis.
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"Sabbath" - PBS Documentary
Role: Cinematographer, Editor, Producer
Told as a collection of short stories, this two-hour documentary for Public Television explores the history of one of the world's most important spiritual practices and its timeless relevance for a stressed-out world.
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"Plumshuga: The Rise of Lauren Anderson" - Promotional
Role: Producer, Cinematographer
Created for the stage, “Plumshuga: The Rise of Lauren Anderson” blends spoken word, dance, music, and theater to tell the story of Lauren Anderson, one of the first Black principal ballerinas.
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"Spiritual Audacity" - PBS Documentary
Role: Producer, Cinematographer, Editor
Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story delves into the life and legacy of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, a prominent Jewish theologian and civil rights activist. The film highlights Heschel's profound contributions to social justice, his close partnership with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and his enduring impact on interfaith dialogue. Through archival footage and expert interviews, the documentary captures Heschel's passionate commitment to faith, compassion, and human dignity.
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"Revolution of the Heart" - PBS Documentary
Role: Producer, Cinematographer, Editor
Broadcasting around the United States on PBS, this feature documentary tells the extraordinary story of Dorothy Day, co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement. Beginning as a newspaper that exposed rampant injustices during the Great Depression, the movement soon expanded to protest military intervention, nuclear build up, and develop a network of houses of hospitality for the poor and destitute.
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Corporate Landlords Are Taking Over Housing. - More Perfect Union
Role: Cinematographer
The FTC sued the country’s biggest landlord of single-family homes, and won. Invitation Homes allegedly skimmed off security deposits, failed to maintain their properties, and even lied about the cost of rent. Now they have to refund $48 million to renters they ripped off.
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"I Will Not Fear" - Documentary Short
Role: Producer
"Ready to quit, an Ironman athlete surrenders his success to God." After the death of his brother, Ed Rusk started participating in triathlons to better his health. But when he fell ill during a race, more was on the line than his pride. In this short documentary, Ed learns how faith provides hope amid life's biggest trials.
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"We Believe" - Capital Campaign
Role: Creative Director, Producer
Southern Adventist University's "We Believe" campaign set out to enrich the University experience and keep tuition affordable by raising $54 million in capital funds. Southern trusted SVAD Productions to craft this high-end promotional video within a short timeframe.