Stolen School

About the project:

STOLEN SCHOOL confronts the reality that desegregation wasn’t good for everyone.

In 1967, the local school district in Evanston, IL “desegregated” its schools by closing Foster School, the all-Black neighborhood school in the historically Black 5th ward.  For nearly 60 years, children who live there have been bussed all across Evanston. Stolen School features the voices and stories of Foster School students, 5th Ward residents, educators, civil servants, and activists who describe their devastating losses and chronicle their ongoing fight to get their school back.

Learn more at: www.stolenschool.com

Production Company: Endangered Peace Productions

Credit: 2nd Unit Director of Photography | Camera Operator

A woman sitting in a chair in a colorful classroom, with chairs, tables, and decorations in the background.
A man wearing a colorful African print shirt and white turban sits in a room filled with awards, photographs, and memorabilia, speaking and gesturing with his hands.
A woman with dreadlocks sitting on a red leather couch in a room with bookshelves in the background, gesturing with her hands.
Woman sitting on bleachers outdoors in autumn, wearing glasses, a black turtleneck sweater, and leggings, with trees and red-brick buildings in the background.
An elderly man in a white shirt, black vest, and red striped tie sitting in an office or storage room with wooden shelves and boxes in the background.
A man standing outside in front of a brick house, wearing a light blue denim shirt and holding a gardening tool, gesturing with his finger.

Behind The Scenes

A woman is being filmed during an outdoor interview or recording session. Several cameras and crew members are present, with one person operating a camera and another person standing with her back to the camera, possibly the interviewer or host. The setting appears to be a park or outdoor space with trees and a brick building in the background.
A woman in a beige dress sits in front of a camera setup in a classroom, being filmed during an interview or recording session. The classroom has bookshelves, windows, and colorful paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling.
A woman with braided hair sitting on a red sofa being filmed during an interview or a video recording in a cozy book-lined room with two cameras, lighting equipment, and crew members.
A person is setting up a professional video camera on a tripod in a living room, with another camera mounted on a stabilizer in the background.
A man sitting on a chair in a room filled with framed photographs and certificates, with professional video camera equipment capturing him for an interview or documentary.
A film clapperboard on a weathered wooden table, with hand-written details including the names of cast members and the date, and a set of colorful items in the background.