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Synopsis
The film frames Du Bois’s entry into a world he was determined to change, employing dramatic art, archival footage, rare photos and audio. The power of the pen is Du Bois’s greatest weapon. His writings are wide-ranging and hugely influential, from popular magazines to academic journals. He writes essays, nonfiction books, poetry, prose and science fiction. The film will recreate his timeless message with graphic treatments of his words, dramatic readings by contemporary actors and vignettes that depict these genres. Scholars, historians, writers and artist will discuss how Du Bois supported workers seeking freedom and fair treatment and made his vision known to U.S. presidents grappling with the changing cultural tides. He confronted or encouraged the leaders of developing nations. The film is brought to life in five acts, inspired by the chapters of Du Bois’s autobiographies:
Bio
Rita Coburn is a Peabody and Emmy Award-Winning Director, Writer, and Producer of radio, television, and film. Beginning her career as a producer and writer for various news outlets across the U.S., Coburn went on to produce for the likes of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah Radio, Apollo Live! and Walt Disney Productions. In 2016, “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise,” which was co-directed and co-produced by Coburn, premiered at the 2016 Sundance Festival and went on to win a Peabody Award in 2017. Coburn’s value is such that she bridges the gap between generations and preserves African-American history. Through her work, she uniquely addresses topics from a multi-generational lens with a passion for impacting others through the untold stories of prominent figures and key ideals relevant to African-American culture.
Credits
Editor - K.A. Miille
Cinematographer - Henry Adebonojo
