Among the wealth of untold stories in American history is the rise and slow disappearance of all-black towns that sprung up in the American West following the end of the Civil War. Founded in an effort to convince the U.S. to create an all-black state, most of these towns have now been swallowed up by nearby counties and cities, or are clinging desperately for their survival. Struggle & Hope mines the stories of the last-remaining residents of these towns, while charting their heroic efforts to ensure their town retains its independence, character, and even hopes for a better future.
Editing | Nico Colombant | Editor |
Production | Kari Barber | Producer |
Sound | Nicolas Laget | Music |
Writing | Nicole Jackson | Writer |
Production | Nicole Jackson | Co-Producer |
Camera | Nico Colombant | Camera Operator |
Editing | Tom Fish | Editor |
Editing | Sari Gilman | Editor |
Production | Nico Colombant | Co-Producer |
Production | Tom Fish | Associate Producer |
Art | Julie Tinker Ward | Graphic Designer |
Directing | Kari Barber | Director |