JOEY PAPA
PRODUCER / DIRECTOR / EDITOR
Joey Papa is the owner and founder of Joey Papa Media, a full-service media creation firm. Having worked with global brands, small businesses and everything in between, his more than 10 years in the industry has positioned him as an expert in innovative approaches to media development and execution. He has also done extensive work with non-profits across the country and his passion is amplifying stories that matter.
MATTHEW PRIDGEN
WRITER / NARRATOR
Matthew Pridgen is an author and social activist with a heart for racial justice and reconciliation. He is an Evangelical Christian and a former lifelong Republican who originally voted for Trump in 2016, but after starting a mentorship group in a local project neighborhood, he began to see the modern impact of our historic oppression against the Black community and how politicians like Trump have for centuries weaponized both race and religion to manipulate the vote and divide us along racial and political lines.
BEN BORGERDING
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Ben Borgerding is a Milwaukee-based Director of Photography and founder of Stillwater Media House, a local marketing agency. With a background in documentary and commercial filmmaking, he seeks to capture and convey real stories and amplify voices that are worth listening to. His cinematography seeks not only to document, but to immerse audiences in the lived experiences of the people, places, and ideas at the heart of each story.
NICHOLAS KRAEUTER
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Nicholas Kraeuter is a director, a producer and a storyteller. His expertise behind the camera and ability to capture the perfect shot is eclipsed only by his ability to convey the heart of the stories that he brings to life. He is a full-time commercial filmmaker but also has a passion for music and is an accomplished drummer. He is based out of Chicago, IL.
CODY COSTIN
DIT & PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Cody Costin is a photographer in the Tampa Bay area. This film was his first time filling the role of a production assistant and DIT. His passion lies in photography, but he was grateful learn more about the motion picture side of things. He lives in Tampa, FL and looks forward to future endeavors.
KALI PEARCE
IMPACT PRODUCER
Born and raised in Ohio in an evangelical Christian family, Kali Pearce is an impact producer and social innovation strategist focused on solidarity, racial justice, and collective liberation. With experience spanning business strategy, community organizing, and advocacy, she builds bridges between faith, politics, and social impact. Leveraging her MBA and MPH, she brings a prophetic, systems-oriented lens to storytelling, healing work, and racial reconciliation.
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