Bringing As Goes The South to life required more than just cameras and microphones; it required a village of dreamers, solutionaries, and truth-tellers. This film is a tapestry of Birmingham’s authentic soul, woven together by a dedicated production team at Mochilla and the Southern Futures Project.

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We are deeply honored by our extraordinary cast — the new generation of leaders, artists, and everyday heroes who stood before the lens to reclaim our city’s narrative. Finally, this work would not be possible without the civic energy of our donors and supporters. Whether through “friendraising” in living rooms or major institutional contributions, your investment ensures that Birmingham is finally seen in full color.

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Below is the full list of those who helped us move at the speed of trust to write this new chapter.

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Executive Producers: Noel Didla, Ed Fields

Producers: Mochilla

Directors: Eric Coleman, Brian "B+" Cross

Directors of Photography: Eric Coleman, Brian "B+" Cross, Dez Wilson

Assistant Director of Photography: Marcus Evans

Editors: Laith Majali, Eric Coleman

Music Director: Pink Siifu

Associate Editor: Edward Allerton

Sound Editor: Jake Viator

Production Assistants: Amelia Muller, Belinda Bertrand

Graphics: Reza Iman

Art Designers: Arron Jackson, Bre Rudolph, Daniel Roth, Dez Wilson, Marcus Watts

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Characters

August Fields, A’Calli Fuller, Bonderia Lyons, Botany Simpson, Chef Erica Perry, Clarence Scott, Colin Alexander, Corey Bishop, Cornell Wesley, Cory Moon, David Fleming, DeJuana Thompson, Deon Gordon, Destiny Milescarlleon, Dr. Anthony C. Hood, Dr. Carlos Aleman, Dr. Imani Perry, Dr. Martez Files, Don Lupo, Ed Fields, Felesia Bowen, Flora Johnson, Isaac M. Cooper, Jimmy Griffin, Joe Minter, John McCall-Pitts, Kathy Boswell, Kelvin Datcher, Latoya Walker, Marcus Evans, Marsha Morgan, Mayor Randall L. Woodfin, Michael Prescott, Monique Grier, Mr. Eugene Jones, Myeisha Hutchinson, Navya Rachana Ayancha, Nikki White, Pam Cook, Quinnes “Q” Parker, Rashada LeRoy, Ravi Teja Reddy, Rebecca Denson, Rickey White, Riko Harris, Robin Hood, Rohan, Ruchith Kumar, Salaam Green, Sai Pavan Kalyan, Shyla Fields, Sybil Scarborough, T. Marie King, Tim Hood, Tim Washington, Tish Fletcher, Tyler Pearson, Tyrone Bolden, Uday Reddy, Vamshi.

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Special Thanks

16th Street Baptist Church, 20th Street, 94.9 WATV Radio Station, A.G. Gaston Motel, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Birmingham Public Library, Boutwell Auditorium, City of Birmingham, CityWalk Skatepark, Crossplex West Transit Center, EastWest, Elmwood Cemetery, Etheridge Brothers Barber Shop, Dr. Anthony and Robin Hood, Jones Valley Teaching Farm, Kelly Ingram Park, McWane Science Center, Pizitz Food Hall, Protective Stadium, Refresh Clothing, Renaissance Records, REV Birmingham, Ross Bell Detention Center, SOCU Restaurant, and Sloss Furnaces.

 

Major Financial Supporters

Abra Barnes, Alison Scott, Andre Mcfadden, Anthony and Earlisha Williams, Brantley Fry, Brian and Lesley Hamilton, Corey and Rohan Green, Dale Thornton, Damian Gilbert, Darryl and Alesia Jones, Del Davis, Dr. Kenny Jo-Finn, Elias and Gaynell Hendricks, Housing Authority Birmingham District, Jeremy and Amanda Clark, Jim and Sherri Foyt, Ken and Donnie Carlson, Kenneth and Tonya Perry, Leonard and Melissa Smoot, Michael and Mary Yancey, Morgan Battle, Reggie and Michelle Torbor, Ralph D. Cook, Ron and Roz Houston, Rev. Doug and Shay Taylor, Rev. Thomas and Mechelle Wilder, Selena Rodgers-Dickerson, Val and Steven Thomas.

 

Other Financial Supporters

Ada Martinez, Brandi Feagin, Brandon and Katricia Cleveland, Brian Hamilton, Chris and Kenyona Hillard, Civitas Consulting Group, Claire Vaughn, Courtney King, Danton Jackson, David Russell, Denzel Okinedo, Dr. Paulette Dilworth, Eboni Little, Lusain Funeral Home, James F. Willis, James Robinson, Julian Grant, Leah Davis, Libby Lassiter, Margaret Mertin, Mark and Courtney Bentley, Mary Boehm, Moses and Glenda Feagin, Ruqayyah Abdullah, Raymond James, Ryan Jackson, Susanne Matthews, Tish Fletcher.

 

Very Special Thanks

Birmingham’s Civil Rights Foot Soldiers, City of Birmingham Mayor’s Office, Birmingham City Council, The World Games 2022 Foundation, Amelia Muller, Arron L. Jackson, Bre Rudolph, Belinda Bertrand, Brianna Davis, Daniel Roth, Deon Gordon, Edward T. Bowser, Graham Boettcher, Kathy Boswell, Kelvin Datcher, Janine Langston, Jasmine Hollis, Jasmine Jones, LaToya Walker, Marcus Watts, Marie Sutton, Natalie Kelly, Rick Journey, and Sybil Scarbrough.

 

Additional Thanks

Birmingham City Schools, Chloe Collins, Cory Henry, Create Birmingham, Center for Ideas, Equity and Transformative Change, Daniel Scheinert, Deep South Solidarity Fund, Red Squared, Alex Lawson, RL Nave, Marsha Ogelsby, Masego, Mochilla Productions, Parker High School, Paul Rogers, Parallax Post, Ramsay High School, REV Birmingham, Salah Goss, Siddartha Mitter, Sidewalk Film Festival, Southern Futures Project, The Kelley Hotel, and Urban Impact.

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Food and Beverage

Creative Catering by Ambrosia (RIP Michael Glenn), Ms. Robin Hood, SOCU Restaurant.

Soundtrack: The Music of Pink Siifu

Article Of Virtu — Pink Siifu, Butcher Brown prod. Butcher Brown, iiye
 

Gumbo’! 4 tha Folks, Hold On | featuringBig Rube Liv.e Nick Hakim V.C.R ( prod. Dj Harrison )
 

Scurrrrd | featuring Big Rube, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Asal Hazel, Nick Hakim ( prod . Dj Harrison, iiye).
 

Neems ( Naima )| featuring Mndsgn, Akeema-Zane prod. by Ahwlee x Mndsgn

Welcome 2 Leather Boulevard | featuring DJ Harrison, Melanie Charles, Butcher Brown prod. by iiye x DJ Harrison
 

9thWRK — Ted Kamal, Pink Siifu — prod. Ted Kamal, iiye
 

3OrangeS — Butcher Brown, Mndsgn prod. Butcher Brown, Mndsgn
 

SCREW4LIFE’! RIPJALEN’! prod. iiye, Mario Luciano, Lauren Santi, Apollo Rome
 

It’s Too Quiet..’!! | featuring Pher, Nick Hakim, Kamilah produced by Melo-X, Foisey additional production by Blk Deco, Dj Harrison, iiye
 

What Eye Became..’!! | featuring Nelson Bandela, Nick Hakim, VCR, Kamilah, Tyah, Lance
 

Skiiiwalker produced by iiye, Lance Skiiiwalker
 

Kafari, Pink Siifu prod. iiye, Kafari
 

G tribute live rehearsal, | (bass by Parker McAllister , trumpet by Chris Williams, guitar by Grant Jefferson drums by Mekala Session, arrangement by iiye) // ALL MY NXGGAS
 

GONE PROSPER rehearsal live | ( trumpet by Chris Williams, bass by Parker McAllister, guitar by Grant, drums by Mekala Session, arrangement by iiye)
 

Iss On De Floe..’!! | featuring HiTech x VonBeezy, Ss.Sylver produced by HiTech additional production by Melo-X
 

Nation Tyme rehearsal live | ( trumpet by Chris Williams, guitar by Grant Je
 

BLACKISINFINITE BLACK ALIVE! spirit shop (understanding) | (drums by Ignabu trumpet by Chris Williams, guitar by Grant Jefferson bass by Parker McAllister
 

It’s Too Quiet..’!! | featuring Pher, Nick Hakim, Kamilah produced by Melo-X, Foisey additional production by Blk Deco, Dj Harrison, iiye
 

Birmingham Skies, prod. iiye
 

Gumbo’! 4 tha Folks, Hold On Remix | featuring Big Rube Liv.e Nick Hakim V.C.R ( prod. Dj Harrison )
 

Cnt Go Back ( Tell Me ) | featuring V.C.R, Jimetta Rose, Liv.e, Maurice II prod. by Butcher Brown co-prod. Ahwlee x Jonathan Maurice Reed II

 

Additional Music
Kronos Quartet & Georgia Anne Muldrow, Outer Spaceways Incorporated

Sun Ra, Outer Spaceways Incorporated

The Cinematic Orchestra, Reel Life (Evolution II)

 

Additional Footage

AL.com, Alabama Department of Archives and History, American Academy in Rome, Birmingham Public Library, Brasfield & Gorrie General Contractors, Brianna Ussery, Buzz Magazine, Collection of John Corbett and Terri Kapsalis, C-Span, Celebrity Talent Agency, Dez Wilson, Getty Images, Impulse Records, Jim Newman, Leni Sinclair, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Robert Mugge, San Francisco Art Exchange, Souls Grown Deep Foundation, The Almanac, These Days Magazine, The Southern Music Research Center, The World Games, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Yanker Poster Collection, Library of Congress.

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