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Release Date:
February 26, 2023
Original Title:
The Story of Charcoal
Genres:
Documentary | Drama
Ratings / Certifications:
US: NR
Runtime: 82
Charcoal, a multimedia collective that exclusively consists of people of color currently attending Boston University. While we witness the growth and glory of this POC organization in a predominantly white institution, are we asking any questions of how did they even get here in the first place? Is Charcoal more than a fantasy and safe haven?
Assistant Editor:
Andrea Regina Esperon
Rafeeat Bishi
Regina Wang
Associate Producer:
Andrea Regina Esperon
Yaxin Mao
Cinematography:
Andrea Regina Esperon
Ayan Patel
Hector Rivera Jr.
Puturen Sungti Amer
Yaxin Mao
Gauri Nema
Christine An
Melanie Menkiti
Director:
Christine An
Director of Photography:
Christine An
Melanie Menkiti
Editor:
Melanie Menkiti
Christine An
Producer:
Chike Asuzu
Melanie Menkiti
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