Black Owned
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An award-winning film series celebrating Black entrepreneurs and generational legacy in the communities they serve.
Black Owned explores the vital existence of Black small business in three historically-Black communities—Jackson, Chicago, and St. Louis.
Produced immediately following the murder of George Floyd, Black Owned was helmed by Rodney Lucas and an all-Black production crew.
Films
Jackson
Chicago
St. Louis
“Black Owned boasts a flavor all its own. These are Black stories—and at the same time American stories transcending race and place to capture the resounding strength of the human spirit.”
Muse by Clio
What We Did
Creative Direction, Story Finding, Production, Post-Production
Recognition
Awards: Webby Award, Tribeca X Award, Vimeo Staff Pick
Press: Muse by Clio
Credits
Production Company + Post-Production: Even/Odd
Director: Rodney Lucas, Director of Photography: Kassim Norris, Executive Producers: Mohammad Gorjestani, Malcolm Pullinger, Senior Producers: Alex Friedman, Trishtan Williams, Editor: Ashley Rodholm, Color Grade: Ayumi Ashley (Ntropic), Sound Design + Mix: Joel Raabe (MFD)
Client: Square
Head of Creative: Justin Lomax, Creative Director: Sean Conroy, Creative Strategist: Dushane Ramsay
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