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Despite being celebrated by members of the black community in Texas for generations dating back to 1865 (two and a half years after The Emancipation Proclamation), Juneteenth was only just recognized as a federal holiday starting in 2021.
Being just north of Texas, Oklahoma is no stranger to the Juneteenth holiday. In addition to putting on the Juneteenth in East celebration last week and many more on June 19th, the state recognized the day with the documentary Juneteenth: Fath & Freedom at the deadCenter 2023 Film Festival earlier this month.
In today’s deadCenter 2023 interview, the Juneteenth: Fath & Freedom team including director Ya’ke Smith, screenwriter/star Rasool Berry, and producer Mary Beth Minnis join The Cinematic Schematic to share how they approached telling the Juneteenth story from a faith-affirming perspective for viewers around the globe in the documentary.
Listen to this conversation with the team to learn more about what the day of Jubilee for slavery means for Americans in 2023.
Special Guests
Ya’Ke Smith
Director
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Rasool Berry
Screenwriter/Star
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Mary Beth Minnis
Producer
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About Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom
According to the description from the deadCenter website, Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom is described as:
A Black American is troubled by the legacy of American slavery and the misuse of Christianity to justify it. He travels throughout Texas discovering how the Juneteenth reveals faith and a fight for freedom in an unjust society.
Where to Follow Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom
Learn more about the movie on the PBS Website
Listen to the Official Motion Picture Soundtrack
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