Things We Imagined: The Film

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

“Things We Imagined” is a feature-length documentary film about Black college and university professors and the futures they imagined for themselves. The film takes a narrative approach, drawing primarily from in-depth, semi-structured interviews with more than 30 faculty members from across the United States. Also included are behind-the-scenes moments from academic conferences, campus visits, and everyday interactions between colleagues and friends.

Sub Unit

• AERA Related Activities

Chair

• Candace N. Hall, Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

Presenter

• Charles H.F. Davis, University of Michigan