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SWEET HOME ALABAMA: A CHIEF AND HIS PROTEGE
This film explores the parallels between survival, perseverance, and unapologetic preservation. Joycelyn Davis, a descendant of Chief Charles Lewis (Clotilda), details her battle with cancer and how her enslaved ancestors’ legacy of defying the odds validated her ability to conquest obstacles in the way. Joycelyn, alongside Pastor Derek Tucker, expresses their commitment to keeping the rich history of Africatown, USA, relevant and accessible for generations to come.
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN: RACE, GENERATIONS & RECONCILIATION
The Other Side of the Coin is a collection of experiences and thoughts addressing the complexities of race in America. The participants featured in our film represent a span of different generations, which presents its own unique challenges. These challenges tend to reignite historical transgressions into the fold of present-day ideologies, begging the question: How do we reconcile for the sake of future generations and humanity?
award-winning documentary
THE AMERICAN SOUTH AS WE KNOW IT
The American South As We Know It explores the lives and experiences of African-Americans during the Jim Crow era. This film depicts a time when racial tension was at its peak. The educators, historians, and brave “everyday” people featured in this documentary express their vested interest in creating a comprehensive narrative of what life was like for African- Americans in the south.
founder
Frederick Murphy, MA, MA, LCMHC
Since Frederick Murphy was young, he has always enjoyed talking to his elders and hearing family history stories. In 2016, he founded History Before Us, a project centered on capturing, preserving, and advocating influential history. At the beginning of 2017, he started traveling the Southeastern region of the United States interviewing survivors of Jim Crow, the courageous individuals who didn’t make the headlines.
These untold stories prompted him to complete the award-winning documentary The American South as We Know It. Frederick, a Licensed Professional Counselor by trade, utilizes tactful questioning, empathy, and reflection to obtain relevant information to produce an authentic narrative of African-American/American history. Frederick also has a Master’s degree in Transformative Leadership and serves as an educator in higher education.