Hallowed Ground

Hallowed Ground is a short documentary about two Rochester student orators, Tian Stephens and Anastajia Charley, learning the words of Frederick Douglass as they navigate issues of racism that shaped Douglass's life and work. The story is told through the students’ participation in a national oratorical contest while exploring their different educational experience. Seeing today’s students giving voice to yesterday’s words draws attention to how the contemporary United States is still engaging many of the same issues Douglass was fighting against.

Role: Producer, Cinematographer, Editor

 Official Selection in: One Take Film Festival (2020), Charlotte Film Festival (2020), Athena Film Festival (2021), Buffalo International Film Festival (2021)