“A Lesson Before Dying” by Ernest J. Gaines. Performed by Kelvin Douglas. Introduced by @wallamyth.

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The alchemy of mixing false accusation, untrue assumption, and overreaction more times than not has found black men unjustly behind bars, or worst killed unjustly. In today’s piece, a teacher has the burden of preparing his student to die with dignity though he did no wrong.

Director: @vincentpowell

Producer: @blackglass

DP/Colorist: @deantegray_

Editors: @andybalderas_, ​​@marialuluchavez, @89kings

Sound Editor: @arlkaizen

Cam Ops: @jomoyeni, @jgbowie, @iamkre8tiv

Gaffers: @justin_d.martinez, Mike Esco, @lynx.film

Key Grips: @michael.winland @dir.teo, Pyrexx, @kodyfelix

Music Supervisor: @shamekadwight

Production Manager: @johnartbullock

Casting Director: @onimuhammad

Production Coordinator: @delightedsoul

Locations: Julius & Madeline Glass, @the_papi_grande, David & Michelle Powell

Transportation: @fatmattmusic

Documentarian/BTS: @rarepm

Photo Editing @brandon.rashad

HMU @palettesbypaige

PA’s: @eklipsedgold, @imthekee_, @yes_bree_yes, @veronica.tashae, Allen Sams, Nono Pierre, Troymanne Willis

Website: @mandijean

Curriculum Development: @latestgreatestinspiration @blackglass @delightedsoul