dear beloved: AN EMMY award-winning FILM
ABOUT THE FILM
Experience the collaborative work and music of hip-hop ensemble SOL Development (Karega Bailey, Felicia Gangloff-Bailey, Lauren Adams, and Brittany Tanner) and BE-IMAGINATIVE, who use their artistry and lived experience to disrupt cycles of trauma and violence in their community.
Hosted by KQED’s Pendarvis Harshaw and filmed at West Oakland’s historic 16th Street Train Station, a hub for the Great Migration of African Americans from Southern states to the Bay Area during the 20th century, we invite you to bear witness to the healing power of telling one’s own story. The film was directed by Benjamin McBride and Elie Khandra.
Three mothers who’ve lost their children to gun violence recite poignant letters written for their loved ones who've transitioned. Tonya Lancaster, Annette Miller and Myra Jones of the BE-IMAGINATIVE collective share their stories of loss and summon restorative care and resilience. Their stories are accompanied by new music from members of hip-hop ensemble SOL Development including "I'm Alive" and "Her Pain" at 25th Street Recording Studio.
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an Emmy Award Winning film
Dear Beloved: Music & Storytelling w/ SOL Development
Emmy award-winner in the category of Human Interest-Long Form Content
CREDITS: Benjamin (BJ) McBride, Kelly Whalen, Producer/Director; Pendarvis Harshaw, Host/Writer; Karega Bailey, Felicia Gangloff-Bailey, Brittany Tanner, Lauren Adams, Artist; Tonya Lancaster, Myra Jones, Annette Miller; Writers Elie M. Khadra, Director/Director of Photography/Editor; Serginho Roosblad, Photographer; Ayesha Walker, Lina Blanco, Impact Producers; Zoe Boston, Gabriel Babaoye, Mel Waters, Painters;
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