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On The Backs of Giants: The Story of Brown v. Board

"On the Backs of Giants: The Story of Brown v. Board" is a documentary that showcases the dilemma of segregation, and how the Brown V. Board of Education case altered the course of history. Through the accounts of an expert and individuals who experienced the case, this ground-breaking historical documentary will teach others about the significance of the case and the importance of diversity.

  • Zachary Stockton
    Director
    "Nemesis Ep. 1", "Romeo and Juliet...and Zombies"
  • Gabriel Obenieta
    Director
    "Nemesis Ep. 1"
  • E. Bernard Hurd
    Featuring
  • Robert R. West, SR.
    Featuring
  • Dexter Armstrong
    Featuring
  • C.E (Sonny) Scroggins
    Featuring
  • Victoria (Lawton) Benson
    Featuring
  • Sandra (West) Lassiter
    Featuring
  • Gabriel Obenieta
    Editors
    "Nemesis Ep. 1"
  • Zachary Stockton
    Editors
    "Nemesis Ep. 1"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    History, Participatory Documentary, Social Justice, Racial Equality
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 28, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Zachary Stockton, Gabriel Obenieta

Zachary and Gabriel are sophomore high school students currently attending Topeka High School. Within the past year, the duo has tackled projects such as the superhero spoof, "Nemesis". With Zach's writing skills and Gabe's editing skills, together, they make the perfect team.

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Director Statement

"Upon hearing about the local WIFI Film Festival, we decided to create our first documentary regarding one of the most significant Topeka and national events to ever occur; the integration of schools via the Brown v. Board of Education case. Told mostly through the stories of the ones who experienced the case firsthand, this documentary transports the viewer to a time when schools were segregated. The goal of this film was not only to inform others about the significance of the case, but also to take history and use it to mold our future. And we hope that somehow this documentary changes your world as it did ours..."