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Shoulders Back, Head High

Shoulders Back, Head High is a 4 minute VR experience celebrating the life and legacy of LGBT activist Marsha P Johnson. Recognised for her role during the 1969 Stonewall Riots, (a pivotal turning point in the fight for LGBT equality) Marsha P Johnson is remembered as a passionate woman with a kind heart and flamboyant dress sense.

Step into a world of colour and beauty, inspired by Marsha, to gain a new perspective on the progress made since the Stonewall Uprising, and the work that still needs to be done to help protect everyone in the LGBT community.

  • Paul Long
    Director
    Mayflower Reflections
  • Andrew Leeke
    Lead Artists
  • Anthony Clarke
    Lead Artists
  • Charlotte Angharad
    Key Collaborators
  • Siana-Mae Heppell-Secker
    Key Collaborators
  • Ricard Gras
    Key Collaborators
  • Paul Long
    Writer
    Mayflower Reflections
  • Project Type:
    Virtual Reality
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 10 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • https://veer.tv/videos/shoulders-back-head-high-a-tribute-marsha-p-johnson-350025
Director Biography - Paul Long

Paul Long is founder member and Creative Director of MBD. MBD is a UK based arts organisation that produces high quality immersive experiences with a focus on stunning visuals, beautiful storytelling and the use of cutting edge technology.
Since 1997 Paul has led the company in delivering creative experiences that share untold stories to inform, entertain and inspire people from all walks of life. Paul has created immersive and interactive experiences across theatre, visual art and XR in a career that spans more than twenty years. MBD's multi award winning creations have been shown across the world. Paul's work in VR demonstrates a continued drive to deliver socially important stories through accessible and emotionally driven narratives.
MBD's core competencies are: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, 3D Animation, Projection mapping, Immersive design.

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Director Statement

Throughout my career I have been driven by a need to share experiences, stories, sounds and pictures with the world in new and engaging ways. Whether through art installations, theatre, gallery or immersive media work I have always strived to champion voices and stories that are too often forgotten or ignored. By connecting history with our present lived experience, my projects always aim to generate discussion and contribute to a positive future.