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Ratified
Ratified brings to life the push to add the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution through the legal battle in Virginia—the final state needed to ratify the amendment.
Untitled Underground Railroad Project
On the heels of U.S. racial inequality protests and the lead up to the 2020 elections, five Black and Latino cyclists embark on a 1,114-mile ride inspired by the Underground Railroad.
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Director/Producer
Fisayo Olajide
Fiz Olajide is a filmmaker whose work fuses both cinéma vérité and composed filming techniques. Fiz has brought stories to life that cover wrongful conviction, drag king culture, and domestic violence. Her mission as a Black female filmmaker is to create art that carries an undeniable purpose and gives a real dimension to our ideals.
Executive Producer
Nerenda Eid
Executive Producer Nerenda Eid has been producing commercials, branded content, and experiential for over 15 years. Known for her forward-thinking approach and extensive network, she has also applied her expertise, eye for talent, and attention to detail in her approach to independent narrative and now documentary film.
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The Film
On the heels of U.S. racial inequality protests and the lead up to the 2020 elections, five Black and Latino cyclists embark on a 1,114-mile ride inspired by the Underground Railroad.
