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An American Story: Race Amity and the Other Tradition

The primary purpose of the documentary project, "An American Story: Race Amity and the Other Tradition," is to impact the public discourse on race.

In contrast to the lens that focuses exclusively on the racist traditions rooted in America’s social history, the “other tradition” presents a moral counterweight — close, loving friendships and collaboration which have always been present in our history.

This documentary explores the power of cross-racial friendships in America’s development, starting with the nation’s earliest settlements in Virginia, through the American Revolution, and up to modern movements for social justice. Focusing on the “better in us” helps us address a myriad of governmental, educational, business, and religious challenges so we can weave a fabric of unity indispensable to our survival as a nation.

  • William H. Smith, Ed.D.
    Co-Executive Producer
  • Craig Rothman
    Co-Executive Producer
  • Craig Rothman
    Senior Producer
  • Craig Rothman
    Producer
  • Kari Carlson
    Producer
  • William H. Smith, Ed.D.
    Senior Writer
  • Craig Rothman
    Writer
  • Kari Carlson
    Writer
  • Kari Carlson
    Editor
  • Richard W. Thomas, Ph.D.
    Senior Historian
  • Cornel West, Ph.D.
    Special Commentary
  • Hon. William E. Winter, J.D.
    Special Commentary
  • Paul Chavez
    Story Commentators
  • Jeffrey Dennis, Ph.D.
    Story Commentators
  • Dolores Huerta
    Story Commentators
  • Christine Kinealy, Ph.D.
    Story Commentators
  • Don Mullan
    Story Commentators
  • Michael Penn, Ph.D.
    Story Commentators
  • Fred Ross, Jr.
    Story Commentators
  • Richard Thomas, Ph.D.
    Story Commentators
  • Beverly Morgan Welch
    Story Commentators
  • Louis Venters, Ph.D.
    Story Commentators
  • Aaron Todd Douglas
    Narration
  • Lorelei McClure
    Narration
  • Michael McGinty
    Narration
  • Masud Olufani
    Narration
  • Nick Papps
    Videographer
  • Craig Rothman
    Videographer
  • Nick Papps
    Video Editor
  • Tim Perry
    Video Editor
  • Francisco Santiago
    Video Editor
  • Kristin Barnes
    Vocalist
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature, Television
  • Genres:
    documentary, history, race, racism, race amity, social justice
  • Runtime:
    50 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 30, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    100,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • World Channel
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: Free TV
  • NETA (National Educational Television Association)
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: Free TV
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