Michelle Parkerson is an award-winning independent film/video maker based in Washington, DC. Her work has been shown widely in festivals and on public television including the documentaries "A Litany for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde", "But Then, She's Betty Carter" and "Gotta Make This Journey: Sweet Honey in the Rock". Her work has premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and "Gotta Make this Journey: Sweet Honey in the Rock" was nominated for a Local Emmy in the category of Public Affairs Documentary. She was awarded the Prix du Public at the Festival International de Creteil Films de Femmes and the Audience and Best Biography Awards at the San Francisco International Film Festival.
Michelle Parkerson
Films
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(1993)
In the year 2096, Black women warriors wage a battle against racial and gender annihilation. In this devastated universe, a fable unfolds on the interplanetary frontlines. Lieutenant Loz Wayard, a courageous young Amazon, learns the price of passion when her beloved Sephra makes the ultimate sacrifice for the struggle.
Stormé: Lady of the Jewel Box
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(1991)
The story of Storme DeLarverie, MC, and male impersonator at the Jewel Box Revue, the first integrated gender impersonation show.
A Litany for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde
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(1995)
The iconic and influential poet and writer Audre Lorde's career is seen until her death.
…But Then, She’s Betty Carter
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(1980)
A look behind the scenes into the life of jazz vocalist Betty Carter.
Sojourn
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(1973)
