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Deep Dive: Dear Black Umich, (2025)

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Dear Black Umich,
Dear Black Umich is a community documentary that presents the diverse experiences of Black students at the University of Michigan. It is divided into six sections: Black Beauty, Black Love, Black Arts, Black Academia, Black Struggle & Perseverance, and Black Joy. Each section features personal stories and collective narratives that reflect the cultural expressions, relationships, academic achievements, and challenges faced by the Black community on campus. The film is directed by Lauren Freeman and includes contributions from cast members such as Angelique Taylor Dickson, Emnet Kahsai, Bailey Newsome, Tyree Christian, and Chazia Siskowski. With a runtime of 59 minutes, the documentary aims to provide a comprehensive view of the intersectionalities that define the Black experience at the University of Michigan.

Why Watch

  • •Meet cast members like Angelique Taylor Dickson and Tyree Christian.
  • •Find out about Black cultural expressions at the University of Michigan.
  • •See the academic achievements of Black scholars in the documentary.

Did You Know

•The documentary is structured into six sections focusing on different aspects of Black life.
•Director Lauren Freeman led a team of Black students to create this film.
•The film has a runtime of 59 minutes, offering a detailed look at Black experiences.
•The tagline is 'Made by Black Umich for Black Umich,' emphasizing community involvement.

Perfect For

University of Michigan studentsBlack cultural studiesDocumentary enthusiasts