In 1973, Eunice Johnson, the founder of Ebony and Jet, noticed a problem: Black women had to mix their own foundation in order to find a color that matched their skin. To tackle the problem, Johnson launched Fashion Fair, the first national cosmetics company that focused entirely on Black women. The brand triggered a renaissance in style among Black women and the global cosmetics industry took notice.
Now, Fashion Fair is staging its comeback as a Black-owned business in a new era defined by massive cultural shifts and increased competition.
This film follows current Fashion Fair CEO Desiree Rogers and President Cheryl Mayberry McKissack as they chart a path as Black women entrepreneurs at the helm of a revived, iconic brand.
The Beauty of Blackness
Soccer Meets America
Built around archival footage and firsthand stories, the 3-part documentary series chronicles the fits and starts of men's professional soccer in America alongside the journey of the U.S. Men's National Team.
It traces the chaotic and unpredictable rise of the sport in the U.S. -- from forgotten leagues and false starts to packed stadiums, a record-breaking 1994 World Cup, and the unexpected forces that helped soccer finally break into the American mainstream.
Embodied
Do you remember the first time you thought about your body?
That question — both personal and existential in nature — is how Embodied, a documentary following the lives of five people challenging misconceptions around weight and obesity, opens up.
It’s an emotional narrative that underscores the changing nature with which weight gain and obesity are being discussed. Instead of being considered a character flaw or personal failing, obesity is instead addressed as a chronic condition.
Sensory Overload
An estimated 20 percent of the world’s population has some form of enhanced sensitivity to environmental or emotional stimuli. The feature-length documentary, Sensory Overload, explores the needs of the neurodivergent and sensory sensitive communities, and aims to raise awareness of the need for more sensory inclusive spaces.
The film follows Lola Dada-Olley, a mother of two children on the autism spectrum; Dr. Jacob Dent, a dentist who has designed his practice with the needs of the neurodivergent and sensory sensitive communities in mind; and Burnett Grant, a young individual on the autism spectrum who advocates for more inclusive environments. Through these profiles, the film aims to shift the narrative around sensitivities from one rooted in deficiencies or shortcomings towards one of acceptance and the embrace of differences.