J School Journals to Debut - Race To 24 Election Films
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TALLAHASSEE – J School Journals, Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) showcase for student filmmakers, announces its annual documentary screening event, scheduled Saturday, December 7th at 12 p.m. at Lee Hall Auditorium 1601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. This event will present a selection of powerful documentaries and a live musical performance.
Highlighting the event is the Race To 24, film collage chronicling the historic November 5th, 2024, U.S. presidential election. Produced by FAMU SJGC students, the films capture Americans’ intense sentiments and experiences surrounding the historic election. FAMU journalism students have produced general election coverage since 2000.
Films Include:
- “Amen, Amen, Amen” by Asia Moore & Jalynn McDuffey
- “Two Hills, One City: FAMU & FSU” by Anissa Carby
- “Boyz To Men” by Jordan Mongo & Deceni Suazosneed
- “Jazz” by Justin Lloyd & Shari Ryant
- Race To 24 by Jordan Mongo, Joel Mitchell, Kaitlyn Walsh
A Q&A session with the filmmakers will follow the screenings, giving audiences deeper insight into each project.
Filmmaker Reflections:
The documentaries offer unique perspectives on cultural and social themes.
Asia Moore, co-producer of “Amen, Amen, Amen,” reflected, “I wanted to explore the Black Baptist Church’s cultural impact on our community, beyond just religious meaning.”
Boyz to Men explores the challenges of growing up without a father figure. “I wanted to show the challenges young men face without father figures,” said Deceni Suazo, co-producer.
In Two Hills, One City: FAMU & FSU, Anissa Carby examines the complex history of FAMU and FSU. “I hope my film inspires the audience to build a better future without dwelling on the past,” Carby shared.
Please RSVP for the event here. For more details about the event, visit SJGCMEDIA.com or contact (850) 599-3379.
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