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Kil and the Kids

In Southeast D.C., a mentor named Kil supports youth through Horton’s Kids while coping with the loss of one to gun violence. When another teen is robbed at gunpoint, Kil helps him process the trauma through art and expression, revealing how showing up can transform pain into resilience.

  • Ethan Baker
    Director
  • Jonathon Woolford-Hunt
    Producer
  • Krystal Shaw
    Producer
  • Ethan Baker
    Director of Photography
  • Dwayne Washington
    First Assistant Camera
  • Grace Oliver
    Second Camera
  • Lillie Sauls
    Sound Recordist
  • Grace Oliver
    Sound Recordist
  • Ethan Baker
    Sound Mixer
  • Ethan Baker
    Editor
  • Scott Buckley
    Music Score
  • Mussie
    Music Score
  • Nolan Lee
    BTS Photographer
  • Rahaman "Kil" Kilpatrick
    Featuring
  • Tay'On Moore
    Featuring
  • Horton's Kids
    In Partnership With
  • Community Voice Lab
    In Partnership With
  • Horton's Kids
    Special Thanks
  • Laura Waters Hinson
    Special Thanks
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 8 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 29, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - American University SOC
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Ethan Baker

Ethan Baker is a documentary filmmaker, multimedia journalist, music producer, and pianist. He holds an MA in Film and Media Production from American University and a Bachelor of Science in Communication and New Media from Shepherd University, with a concentration in digital filmmaking and a minor in journalism.

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