state of america (a visual expression)

state of america (a visual expression)

Dedicated to John Singleton. Thank you for paving the way so that our voices can be heard. state of america: a visual expression by Morgan Cooper + Brandon Porter Featuring Rufus Burns + Kamryn Henderson Poem written and performed by Royalty Directed by Morgan Cooper Edited by Brandon Porter Cinematography by Morgan Cooper Music by Nicholas Britell: "Ye Who Enter Here" from If Beale Street Could Talk 1st AC: Daniel Banks 2nd AC: Graham Cannon Grip: JJ Corbier Location Sound Capture: LaRon Cooper Carbon VFX: Color Grade/Aubrey Woodiwiss Flame Artist/Pete Mayor Eleven Sound: Audio Post Studio: Eleven Mixer: Ben Freer Asst Mixer: Andrew Smith Executive Producer: Melissa Elston Producer: Imani Franklin Special thanks to Barry Jenkins, Nicholas Britell, Annapurna Films, Plan B Entertainment, Chloe Cooper, Talitha Watkins, Jelani Johnson and Susan Canon