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No Shame Theater: The Voice of Columbus

Step into the spotlight where creativity knows no bounds. No Shame Theater is a late-night, uncensored event housed within Georgia's historic Springer Opera House, offering anyone the chance to take the stage and perform for five minutes with minimal restrictions.

This documentary explores the profound impact of this artistic freedom on the greater Columbus community, revealing its power to foster community and inspire creativity. As the stage lights dim, one question lingers: how far can true artistic freedom go before it’s pushed to its limits?

  • Braxton Lee
    Director
  • Paul Pierce
    Interviewees
  • CJ Jackson
    Interviewees
  • Kevan Baxley
    Interviewees
  • Howard Jefferson
    Interviewees
  • Chelle Leary
    Interviewees
  • Bruce Getz
    Falculty Advisor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Student
  • Genres:
    Student, documentary
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 15, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, sony a7iii, 4k
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Columbus State University
Director Biography - Braxton Lee

Braxton is a recent alumnus of Columbus State University. By the end of 2024, he graduated with a Bachelor's in Public Relations and a certificate in Film Production. At school, Braxton used his skills to produce films and photos for clients as well as businesses and local organizations, with a heavy focus on promoting the arts. In addition to his own freelance photo/video business, Brax Lee Studios, Braxton now works as a multimedia specialist for the Public Affairs Office in Fort Moore, GA, and the social media coordinator for The Columbus Ballet.

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Director Statement

In all my films, I seek to explore where we derive meaning from and how it impacts us.