TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - No matter what side of the fence you are on police brutality is a big topic of discussion around the country.
Students at Florida A&M University are making their voices heard on the issue.
The six students are apart of the journalism program at the university and are debuting the film as part of the J-school Journals.
This program is sponsored by the FAMU School of Journalism and Graphic Communication and provides an opportunity for those in this specialized course to shoot narratives on social issues.
“J-School Journals showcases outstanding narratives features dealing with topics that are often shied away from,” said Mitchell, producer of Black and Blues Lives: Unite.
The theme of this year's screening centers around society wanting to understand certain social issues.
Professor Kenneth Jones, an independent filmmaker, said the students have provided a voice for the sometimes unheard.
“Again, we show the dynamic storytelling and in-depth look at societal stories from our FAMU journalism students’ point of view,” said the 21-year veteran at the university.
“Black and Blue All Over” by Bell and Giles, “Black and Blue Lives Matter: Unite” by Mitchell and Powell, and “Bridging the Gap: Generational Detachment” by Major and Smith are the documentary-style pieces chosen to be presented.
Also included in the afternoon of storytelling will be a retrospective look at President Barack Obama's tenure in the White House.
The films are being shown at FAMU's Lee Hall Auditorium from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The event is free and open to the public.
