The 13th Amendment

Producer: Michael J. Dennis

This documentary short follows a 90-year–old, great-great grandmother on her trek to vote for Barack Obama in the 2008 Pennsylvania Primary. Having voted all her life, this is the first time she's had the opportunity to vote for a Black man for the office of President of the United States. Winner: CNN IREPORT FILM FESTIVAL.

Michael J. Dennis (aka Mike D.) is an award-winning filmmaker who holds degrees from both New York University and The American Film Institute. His company, REELBLACK, is committed to defining and nurturing an audience for African-American film. Projects under the Reelblack brand include Reelblack TV, an interview show partnered with YouTube; Reelblack.com, a portal for news and information and Reelblack Presents, Philadelphia's longest-running film screening series devoted to African-American film. He is currently at work on LAST NIGHT AT THE FIVE SPOT, a feature-length concert film featuring some of Philly's top Alternative Soul musical acts.