Jasmine Cannon - Black Man's Burden ch. 19 Discussion

In this final episode of Season 1, Jean is joined by Jasmine Cannon, a documentary filmmaker and Alabama native, to discuss Chapter 19 of "Black Man's Burden." Jasmine shares her deep connection with Holtzclaw's journey, reflecting on how his perseverance and vision resonate with her own experiences as a Black woman from the South. They explore Holtzclaw's relentless efforts to establish the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, highlighting his impact on education and self-sufficiency for Black communities.

Jean and Jasmine delve into the themes of selfless success, the importance of education for freedom, and the power of young people in driving social change. Jasmine also shares insights into her documentary on Utica, inspired by Holtzclaw's legacy and the ongoing agricultural and community revitalization efforts. Their conversation underscores the enduring relevance of Holtzclaw's work and the vital role of inspiration and determination in overcoming challenges and achieving lasting impact.

Jasmine's current project, UTICA, is a feature documentary that puts a face to issues surrounding food security and access, community development, and agriculture. This film is a portrait of life in rural, southern America and explores the idea and power in community building. Jasmine Cannon is directing and producing this film as a professional documentary filmmaker who has worked in the Television and Film industry for nearly 10 years on numerous projects for networks including ABC, Netflix, HBO, Disney Plus and Hulu. UTICA is currently fundraising for production and post production support. Tax-deductible donations can be made at https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/utica/. Support for UTICA can also be made by following the progress of the film on Instagram: @uticamsfilm and on Facebook at UTICA Film.