Footwork
When I moved back home two years ago, I wanted to focus on helping locals tell local stories to combat parachute journalism. Drake LeBlanc is a creative force who I was eager to support in making his first personal film. The stories of Trail Riding and Black Cowboy communities have been told by many outside of Louisiana, not to mention outside the community itself. My work with him included countless mentor meetings and securing the #CreateLouisiana $25k grant.
The film just premiered at BlackStar Film Festival, a marquee platform for BIPOC filmmakers and artists.