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Ira Blount: The Common Threads That Bind
This documentary film survey's the life of long-time Washington, DC resident, Ira Blount. Blount is an artist in Ward 7 who has used his creative skills to contribute significantly to the community. He acquired his skills through the influence of his…
Freedom Bags
The film documents life for African American women in the early 20th century south, and their transition to life in Washington, DC and other urban centers, where they often worked as domestic servants. Author and filmmaker Elizabeth Clark-Lewis…
Jacob Lawrence and the Making of the Migration Series
In 1993, the Phillips Collection created an educational program based on the Great Migration series of painting by artist Jacob Lawrence. The program, funded in part by the Humanities Council of Washington, DC, produced this documentary film…
In Search of Common Ground
In Search of Common Ground (A City Lights Success Story) is a documentary of voices, experiences, and images of African-American life in the South and in Washington. The film documents the Great Migration and reveals the common origins of many…