THE 2020 PROJECT Premiere: May 25th, 2021 3 films
After receiving more than 100 submissions, Twin Cities PBS selected three Minnesota-based filmmakers to produce work as part of The 2020 Project . The initiative aimed to support independent filmmakers in the creation of nonfiction films that push Minnesotans to question, understand and be inspired by the events of 2020. The project resulted in three original films for broadcast on TPT, that explored the days following the killing of George Floyd, COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy, and how immigrants experienced the overlapping crises of 2020.
Say His Name: Five Days for George Floyd (26:40 mins) Filmmaker Cy Dodson Premiere: May 25th, 2021 The police killing of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020, sparked a global uprising. The epicenter was in director Cy Dodson’s Minneapolis neighborhood, where he captured an immersive observation of unrest in the five days between the murder of Mr. Floyd and the announcement of charges filed against the police officers.
Trusted Messenger (56:40 mins) Filmmaker Chris Newberry Premiere: September 10th, 2021
Trusted Messenger focuses on a diverse ensemble of health care professionals working to overcome COVID-vaccine hesitancy in at-risk communities across Minnesota.
Día a Día, 2020: One Day At a Time (26:40 mins) Filmmaker Tahiel Jimenez Medina Premiere: October 19th, 2021
In Día a Día, 2020: One Day At a Time , Colombian immigrants in Minnesota reflect on how the struggles and joys of 2020 transformed the way we celebrate culture, aid community, and attempt to thrive in overlapping crises.
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