The African-American John Baptiste Point Dusable is considered as the genitor of Chicago. The 1780 years are the foundations through commercial posts he created. Then, the history of Chicago is celebrated through the trame of descendents of Dusable. The rich history is portrayed in terms of economic, cultural and political achievements. Barack Obama, current United States president, is one of the nicest successes of the African-American of Chicago.
Dir. Allen Barbara
USA, 2010, Television Documentary
DuSable to Obama: Early Chicago
Scénario/Script : Gail F. Baker ; Images/Pictures : Tim Boyd ; Montage/Editing : Barbara E. Allen Musique/Music: Orbert Davis ; Durée/Lengh: 88 mn
Narratrice/Narrator: Kellita Smith Kellita Smith is an African-American, Chicago-born actress and model.
Produced by Barbara E. Allen Daniel Andries
Written by Gail F. Baker, Ph.D. Barbara E. Allen Daniel Andries
Hosted by Kellita Smith
Music Composed by Orbert Davis
Camera Tim Boyd
Editor Barbara E. Allen
Associate Producer Charceana J. Williams
Assistant Producer Keisha Chavers
Research Wendi E. Hill Shelley Spencer
Lighting Tom Godar Dan Rozkuzska
Motion Control Camera Carlos Tronshaw
Art Director Linda Fox
Graphic Artist Margalit Neusner
Field Engineer in Charge Dave Moyer
Los Angeles Crew Camera Tommy Maddox
Lighting Christian Epps
Productions Assistants Evan Allen-Gessesse Brad Bischoff Felicia E. Davis Starr Page Calvin Standifer, Jr.
Additional Production Support Sara Medlin
Video Effects Video Replay
Photographer Louis Byrd, III
Production Interns Pattilyn N. Beals Lauren R. Ellington Zack Issacs Lungelo Kuzwayo Tasha F. Neumeister Alma Willis
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