HER FIGHT, HIS NAME
The Story of Gwen Carr
and Eric Garner
A MOTHER'S FIGHT FOR JUSTICE
Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, spends years seeking justice over the death of her son. At home, surrounded by photos of lost loved ones, she draws strength from cherished memories to keep fighting. Filmed over six years, this documentary marks the 10-year anniversary of Eric’s death.
Upcoming Screenings
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Production Team
Director
Brad Bailey: The first African American to win Student Oscar Gold in Documentary for Hale; Harvard University scholar focused on social justice; recently earned a New England Emmy nomination for a short form piece on medical rights featuring Gwen Carr.
Producers
Jered Everson: New England Emmy nominee and son of a single mom civil rights attorney.
Doug Blush: Produced multiple Academy Award winning docs, including The Elephant Whisperers.
Cedric Hill: Best short film at Cannes American Pavilion (2022); Oscar short film shortlist (2016).
Deanna Cuadra: Graduated from Columbia in film; focuses on stories about women and healthcare.
Francis Maxwell: Journalist, filmmaker, and activist with experience at NBC and TYT Network.
Composer
Jongnic Bontemps: Studied music at Yale, Berklee, and USC; collaborated with Erykah Badu and Nas on the song "This Bitter Land" for the Sundance film The Land; has also scored Creed II, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, My Name is Pauli Murray, and The Imitation Game.
