Sound Portraits
The Makings of a Man- The Projects
Listen to a sound portrait of a first hand account of my father growing up in the Henry Horner Projects in Chicago.
Edited and Produced by Amari Amai with support from the Invisible Institute and Digital Storytelling Initiative.
Sources:
Audio Clips from “There Are No Children Here” the movie
Song: “Masculinity” by Samora Pinderhughes
Audio Portrait Collage - Earthseed Black Family Archive Exhibition
Sources:
Hello by Erykah Badu
Caint Use My Phone by Erykah Badu
Eli’s Disappointment from the movie Daughters of the Dust
Various Sound Effects- Walking on Gravel, Running on Gravel, Outdoor Nature Sounds
Many thanks to my family for being open and honest about their lived experiences: Freda Howard, Timothy Davis Sr., Tamira Davis, and Mary Wilson
