When They Speak.

Stories of Black Men in America is a conversation with 13 men about their experiences in an America that’s both ever-changing and unchanging. These men of varied backgrounds and lives vulnerably share what troubles them, scares them and brings them hope. A candid and insightful conversation like no other. Welcome to the conversation.

  • Documentary Screenings

    We continue to seek opportunities to screen When They Speak: Stories of Black Men in America. This documentary is great for many spaces - corporate, academic, organizational and more! We also offer curated panel discussions in conjunction with the screenings. If interested in a screening, please fill out the form below.

  • Stay Tuned.

    The team at Cipriana Thompson Photography will continue to strive to provide original content that lifts up Black and diverse voices. Please complete the registration form below to stay informed about updates, new content, events and screenings.

About the Documentary.

“The openness and willingness of these brothers to share their thoughts and lives with me was
truly humbling.”

C I P R I A N A T H O M P S O N

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There’s an African proverb that says: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

On the creative and production side, we are moving along quite well. I could use your help in getting this all across the finish line on the financial side. I am looking to raise at least $20,000 to help with production costs, events, marketing/promotion and costs associated with the publishing of a coffee table book. If you’d like to support this effort through donation or sponsorship, we thank you in advance! Donations of any amount are appreciated and sponsorship levels are listed below. Please click below to assist our mission:

 

    • Recognition on the When They Speak website and/or at the documentary screening.

    • Recognition on the When They Speak website and/or at the documentary screening.

    • Recognition on social media platform.

    • Listing of name on signage and/or event slideshows.

    • Recognition on the When They Speak website.

    • Recognition on social media platform.

    • Listing of name on signage and/or event slideshows.

    • Mention from the stage at the documentary screenings.

    • Complimentary admission to all When They Speak Events in 2022.

    • Recognition on the When They Speak website.

    • Recognition on social media platform.

    • Listing of name on signage and/or event slideshows.

    • Mention from the stage at the documentary screenings.

    • Complimentary admission to all When They Speak Events in 2022.

    • Special recognition on When They Speak materials and in the coffee table book.

    • Receive a copy of the coffee table book.

 

Sign up to stay informed!

Thank you for your interest in When They Speak: Stories of Black Men in America. We would like to invite you to an upcoming screening at a venue near you. To stay informed and register to attend our next screening, please complete the form below. Please note, seating is limited and registration does not guarantee admission.

Coming To A Venue Near You
We would like to thank you for your interest and continued support. Stay Tuned! 

Interested in hosting a screening:

We are actively fielding opportunities to take our documentary on the road. If you are interested in hosting a screening in a theatre/venue near you, please complete the form and we will be in contact with you soon.

 

We are grateful to all who have donated and continue to donate to this movement! Big thanks to the following generous sponsors: Movement Makers:

Cheron Burns, Owner, RX Catering

Community Partners:

The Hortman Family

The Stute Family