We Hold These Truths

The voices of iconic poets from the past echo through generations in our latest Digital Short, We Hold These Truths. 

Composer Tamar-kali and filmmaker dream hampton unite to bring three famous poems from Paul Laurence Dunbar, Langston Hughes and Claude McKay alive. Performed by Ash Lee, Cedric Berry, Samuel Getachew, Curtis Stewart, the Selah Gospel Choir and members of the LAO Orchestra, this distinctive collaboration is an affirmation of wonder, joy and liberty. 

You can hear Tamar-kali share the inspiration and intention behind this stunning piece with NPR here, and experience this work for yourself below.