Baxter United Presents: A Legacy Preserved

Baxter United is a group of people invested in shaping the future of their historic neighborhood by telling their stories. The Baxter neighborhood has long been known for its landmark churches, the Baxter Community Center, and the Wealthy Street Theater, but Baxter United is determined to uncover the legacy of their neighborhood by digging into its rich history and sharing it with the world!

  • Kenneth Cortez Reed II
    Director
  • Kenneth Cortez Reed II
    Writer
  • Deshia Dunn
    Writer
  • Kenneth Cortez Productions
    Producer
  • Habitat For Humanity
    Producer
  • Miles Taylor
    Editor
  • Miles Taylor
    Cinematographer
  • Deshia Dunn
    Assistant Director
  • Len Tran
    Camera Operator
  • Deshia Dunn
    Camera Operator
  • Kenneth Cortez Reed II
    Camera Operator
  • Celeste Vought
    Key Cast
  • Jesenia Camacho
    Key Cast
  • Latrisha Sosebee
    Key Cast
  • Andrew Claucherty
    Key Cast
  • Teyland Avery
    Key Cast
  • La'Tasha LT Dominique
    Key Cast
  • Allyssa Keilee Sanders
    Key Cast
  • Xavion Zilla Zo Watson
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Historical Drama
  • Completion Date:
    July 3, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4k, 24fps
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Kenneth Cortez Reed II

Kenneth Cortez is a storyteller, director, producer and visual artist who has dedicated himself to uplifting the voices of people within marginalized communities. As a mostly self-taught film and media creator, Kenneth has traveled the country documenting the struggles for civil and human rights within BIPOC communities that continue their fight to be heard and respected. Kenneth's mission is to help protect and build the legacies of the people he serves. Kenneth has spent a considerable amount of time growing within the GRMiFi network in Grand Rapids, MI, and owes much of his creative motivation to the friends and mentors he has made along his journey in film and media.

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Director Statement

I took the opportunity to grow with the Baxter United members and the Baxter community personally. I have grown close with the neighborhood and its residents, and want to help them leave a lasting legacy for the city to cherish. Together, we are Baxter!