Blueprint for My People

This short film illuminates the African-American experience by lyrically interweaving spoken-word narration of Margaret Walker’s epic poem, “For My People” with contemporary images and rare 19th century cyanotypes (blue photographic prints known as “blueprints”) of African Americans.
Genre : Documentary
Blueprint for My People

"Blueprint For My People" is a short film that illuminates the African-American experience by lyrically interweaving spoken-word narration of Margaret Walker’s epic poem, “For My People” with contemporary images and rare 19th century cyanotypes (blue photographic prints known as “blueprints”) of African Americans. By incorporating poetry, cyanotypes, contemporary imagery and graphics, the film captures the struggles of a people—through candid moments—whose lives created the context of American culture.

Directors : Carol Bash
Additional Credits :
Margaret Walker, Poem "For My People" , Bettina "Poet Gold" Wilkerson, Spoken Word Narration , Tony Jefferson, Music Composer and Performer , Iana Amauba, Motion Graphics , Carol Bash, Editor
Producers Credits :
Carol Bash
Original Format : HD
Available Format : Apple ProRes , DVD , MP4 , DCP
Markets : Documentary
Year Released : 2023
Running Time : 10
Color : Color
Country : United States
Original Language : English

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Screenings

Cleveland International Film Festival, 2024
RiverRun International Film Festival, 2024
Hobnobben Film Festival, 2024
Black Film Fest, 2024
Denton Black Film Festival, 2025
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"Blueprint For My People" is a short film that illuminates the African-American experience by lyrically interweaving spoken-word narration of Margaret Walker’s epic poem, “For My People” with contemporary images and rare 19th century cyanotypes (blue photographic prints known as “blueprints”) of African Americans. By incorporating poetry, cyanotypes, contemporary imagery and graphics, the film captures the struggles of a people—through candid moments—whose lives created the context of American culture.

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