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A Chocolate Lens

202321 minPGdocumentary

In 2023, Steven Cummings captures the experiences of Black Washington residents as they navigate cultural change and community dynamics.

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In 2023, Steven Cummings captures the experiences of Black Washington residents as they navigate cultural change and community dynamics.

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Gabriel Verasdirector

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Steven Cummings uses his camera to document Black Washington in 2023. He captures stories and experiences of a community facing change. Cummings aims to reflect the strength present amid challenges. His photographs serve as a tribute to Black people across the United States. The documentary, A Chocolate Lens, runs for 21 minutes and presents a perspective on a disappearing culture through Cummings’s eyes.

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