“For Khadija”
A French Montana Documentary
Moroccan-born and New York-bred multiplatinum artist French Montana gives a deeper look into his roots and globe-spanning upbringing, led by the sacrifices of his single mother.
CAST & CREDITS
Directed by Mandon Lovett
PRODUCER
French Montana
EDITOR
Sofia Kerpan, Eva Dubovoy
SOUND DESIGN
Chase Goodings
ORIGINAL SCORE
Jolin Ras
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Bryant Robinson
CAST
French Montana, Aubrey "Drake" Graham
“The Black Men of Google: Harmony”
n a thriving community, there is harmony: a beautiful combination of unique chords and dynamic voices that create an unforgettable note. We believe that powerful things happen when Black voices come together.
This year, in celebration of Black History Month, we shared the stories of three Black Googlers who use their voices to create one harmonious sound. Shah, Wilson, and Augustine walk us through where they’re from, their fears, and how they want to be remembered.
They show us why lifting our voices can save both us and our communities. They courageously use curiosity, authenticity, and love to teach us that our unique experiences should never be oversimplified; rather, they should be celebrated for all their complexities. During this year’s Black Men of Google Summit, we celebrated the beauty of Black stories by spotlighting their experiences and so many others. All of them — those featured and those not — are courageously using curiosity, authenticity, and love to not only lift as they climb but to create a world we’re all proud to be a part of.
These stories remind us that our unique experiences should never be oversimplified; rather, they should be celebrated for all their complexities. Watch the film and discover why there is no voice like your own.
Credits:
Creative Agency: Creative Theory Agency
Production Agency(s): Draulhaus Joe Public
Production Crew
Producer: Steve Jones Director: Keenan Marshall
Music, Sound Design, & Mix: Jolin Ras Group
DoP: John Cain Carney
B-Cam Op: Taj DeVore-Bey
Sound Mixer: Dom Zappalla
Stylist: Cheyenne Jacobs
1st AC: Darby Irrgang
2nd AC: Taj DeVore-Bey
Eqt: High Output, Resolution Rentals | Redstar Pictures, Videofax | Rebel Sun
Gaffer: Jeremy Teran
Key Grip: Marina Oney
Production Assistant: Stephen Huh
Location Coordinator: Caroline Carney
Talent Coordinator: Caroline Carney
Location: NotSoLatin
Graphics: Cheyenne Jacobs
Talent: Mzamo Masito Augustine Wiah Wilson White & Family Shah Hill, Layla Brown Phillip Brown, Hasan S, Ayodele E, Gabriel B & special thanks to Philadelphia Boys Choir
“Days After Your Departure”
HBO
After losing his mother to a years long battle with cancer, Joekenneth Museau is left to question the meaning of his own existence. He grapples with the nuances of grief and travels to his mother’s homeland in search for answers. Joekenneth’s poetic interludes narrate this true story of a young man fighting himself to stay alive.
HBO American Black Film Festival 2018 - Finalist
Directed by Sam Sneed
Producers: Akshay Bhansali & Chad Gittens
Executive Producer: Sam Sneed
Starring: Joekenneth Museau
Director Of Photography: Anthony Carella
Edit: Dylan Edwards
1st AC: Brandon Yoon & Alejandro Cortes
Wardrobe Stylist: Dennine Dyer
Color: Josh Bohoskey
Color Producer: Evan Bauer
Score: Ian Jolin Rasmussen ( Jolin Ras Group )
Sound Design: Raphael Ajuëlos
Fixer (Driver): Marco
Aunt: Jocelyn Salomon
Dancer: Ehizoje Azeke
Young Boy: David K. Glasgow
“ Purple Tiger ” Documentary
As a part of the 2020 Documentary edition, our film Purple Tiger was awarded a TELUS Storyhive grant to tell the story of Rach Mcbride. In a world that only sees two genders, the first non-binary professional triathlete Rach McBride struggles with coming out. Can Rach’s groundbreaking journey change the game for people of all genders?
Producers: Joanna Wong and Jon ChiangDirector: Jon Chiang Cinematographer: Avery Holiday Additional Camera: Peter Planta Sound Recordist: Lesly Arana & Dave Pullmer Editor: Alexander Farah Original Music: Ian Jolin Ras (Jolin Ras Group)Re-Recording Mixer: Matt Drake, Elemental Post Colorist: Marika Litz Title Design: Christine “Steen” CloresEditing services provided by Wallop Film Camera Package provided by RAW Camera Special Thanks to NSI Developed with the participation of Creative BC
