My work as a documentary filmmaker is rooted in the belief that the everyday lives of Black Southerners carry a depth, beauty, and resilience that deserves to be seen, remembered, and honored. I began my filmmaking journey at the age of 28, first entering the world of commercial and branded work. While that path provided valuable skills and financial stability, I soon realized my calling was not in selling products but in preserving history and amplifying voices that too often go unheard.

In 2022, I relocated to Alabama, where my mother was born and raised. Returning to my family’s land—purchased by my great-great-grandparents in the early 1900s—gave me not only a physical home but also a creative and spiritual anchor. Sitting with elders, gathering their stories, and listening to their reflections on memory, place, and legacy revealed to me that these narratives are not just personal, but vital to the broader story of America. They are acts of survival, testimony, and triumph, and they deserve to be passed down with care.

My current project, The Remnant, grows directly from this connection. The film explores the legacy of Black landownership in rural Alabama, beginning with the story of my great-great-grandparents who purchased more than 640 acres of land that today we call Koenton, Alabama, home. Through the voices of elders and the history rooted in that soil, the film reflects on memory, legacy, and community resilience. With it, I aim to magnify the magnificence in everyday people and create work that not only documents history but preserves it as a living inheritance for generations to come.

Looking ahead, I foresee my work continuing to expand on the themes I focus on today. I am deeply interested in exploring Black people’s enduring connection to economic growth through their artistry, cultural rituals, and creative practices. My goal is to illuminate how these traditions not only sustain communities but also contribute to the broader cultural and economic fabric of our world.