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160 | Documentary Filmmaking (And Writing) w/ Monique N. Matthews and Linda Goldstein Knowlton

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

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Birthing Justice and Black Joy

This chapter examines the concept of 'birthing justice' against the backdrop of the Black maternal health crisis in America, focusing on the vital portrayal of joy alongside adversity. It emphasizes the significance of integrating hope and resilience into activism and documentary storytelling, arguing for a balanced narrative that acknowledges challenges while celebrating strength and community.

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