About This Project
Summary
Former Charlottesville city council member Dr. Wes Bellamy impassioned activism and the Charlottesville community’s pursuit for racial justice reveals the tumultuous journey of reconciliation sparked by the controversial removal of Confederate statues and leading to one of modern America’s most divisive conflicts.
Goals & Objectives
To memorialize the true story behind the events that happened in Charlottesville on August 12, 2017 with the violent Unite the Right rally and to examine the impacts on the community by revisiting the community on the 5 year anniversary of August 12th.
Results & Impact
A powerful documentary that goes beyond the flashpoints of one day covered by major media outlets but uncovers the depth of how the Charlottesville community was impacted and the traumas suffered from that day and the healing journey through the 5 year anniversary.
