She has a passionate commitment to telling human stories that illuminate experiences rarely seen in the mainstream media. Her award-winning work has been widely exhibited at international film festivals and broadcasted in many countries. Her dedication in bringing complex subjects to mainstream media has helped changed the contours of popular discourse on race, feminism and creativity. She has an exemplary track record as a director of excellent ability and vision for her pioneering documentaries and dramas. Her career reached a critical turning point with the release of A Place of Rage, a documentary on African-American women and the civil rights movement featuring Angela Davis and June Jordan.
