Rock of Our Ancestors

This documentary explores the history and challenges faced by small, local African-American, churches and reveals how our local houses of worship are not only a source of strength and comfort but also vessels of history; some tracing their roots back over 150 years. For these communities, the loss of the church is the loss of their legacy. It is not simply a building that is at risk, it is the very heritage of their ancestors and the identity of an entire community that is at stake.

  • Joan Keith
    Director
  • Aaron Chiusano
    Director
  • The Community Media Center
    Producer
  • Rev. Douglas Sands
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    49 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 19, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Sony NXCAM
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Carroll Arts Center
    Westminster
    United States
    June 19, 2017
    Carroll County Premiere
Distribution Information
  • No current distribution
Director - Joan Keith, Aaron Chiusano