A BOSTON (R)EVOLUTION - PBS (2024)
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A feature documentary film examining the complicated evolution and racial history of Boston through the story of its 2021 mayoral election, where the most diverse field of candidates in the city’s history typified demographic changes across the city.
Combines verite footage of the candidates, interviews with various people on the city streets, and archival material. Directed by Daphne McWilliams (In A Perfect World).
The full film and more is available on the PBS website here: https://www.pbs.org/video/a-boston-revolution-kwe8sw/
30 Sec Promo I cut for the film.
In this clip from the film, a diverse group of community members — including AfriCOBRA imagemaker Napoleon Jones-Henderson — discusses their affection for 1983 Boston mayoral candidate Mel King. Archival footage shows King’s campaign — from voters to interviews — and the power that it had on the Black community in Boston.
