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Filmmaker interview: Matt Kay of 'Black Godfather of Scuba' shares the importance of Black history in diving, swimming

Feb 14, 2025 by Heather Leighton

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"A playground for all" over an empty playground in Tennessee

Filmmaker Feature

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Thousands come together for the vigial of three Muslim-American students who were murdered by their neighbor.

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Black Godfather of Scuba cover photo

Filmmaker Feature

Filmmaker interview: Matt Kay of 'Black Godfather of Scuba' shares the importance of Black history in diving, swimming

Feb 14, 2025 by Heather Leighton

A man and woman smiling with "It's in the Voices" written across theis faces.

Filmmaker Feature

Filmmaker Feature: Field Humphery, creator of 'It's in the Voices'

Apr 21, 2024 by Heather Leighton

Young woman looking out a window with "Fallout" written across the graphic

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Filmmaker Feature: Madison Hill of 'Fallout'

Apr 21, 2024 by Heather Leighton

Cover photo of the documentary "The Volunteer"

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Filmmaker Feature: David Brodie, creator of "The Volunteer"

Apr 2, 2024 by Heather Leighton

Rubio sits with his students in front of a mural they created.

Filmmaker Feature

Filmmaker interview: Ray Santisteban

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A black and white image of a young white girl's face is upside down, reflected on a film camera.

Filmmaker Feature

A Kentucky Filmmaker and the Christmas Photograph that Remains a Mystery

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