The Black Miami (2013)

Take a journey through history and learn the importance and significance that blacks played in the creation and progress of Florida and Miami. The Black Miami revisits the past to understand how the race lines in South Florida were created and eventually transcended. The Black Miami takes you into a history that is rarely told but is not forgotten. Produced and Directed by South Florida Film Makers Michael Williams and Carlton Smith of Pixel Pusher Films and Baquas Productions, LLC. The documentary is based on the book “Black Miami in the 20th Century” by Dr. Marvin Dunn, a former professor from Florida International University. Dr. Dunn also serves as a participant and Producer with the documentary. Other people featured in the documentary are historians in South Florida, including; Arva Parks, Dr. Paul George, Thelma Gibson, Dr. Enid Pinkney, and many more. The documentary recently won Best Documentary for the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival on location at Grand Bahama. In addition it won the “Spirit of Independents” award for the entire Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival of 2012.