Higher Ground Documentary

09/07/2021

Huge congrats to our Associate Producer LaRhonda Mizz.Flawless Mabry, recently featured on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network hit series "Put a Ring On It," for her recent engagement to actor Comedian Jay Dukes. We've enjoyed watching her journey every week and NOW we can't wait to see her walk down the aisle 👰🏽 💍 Rock Hill, SC stand up! We love to see it.

06/30/2021

BIG Congrats going up for Higher Ground’s very own, India Y. Ali, esq. 💫

India is the attorney for the forthcoming Higher Ground Documentary, set to release this fall.

Major Moves Alert 🚨 India has now assumed the role of Head Coach for the 👏🏾👏🏾 🏀🏀

In addition to coaching, India is the owner of The Law Office of India Y. Ali ⚖️

She holds an MBA & JD from NCCU and Bachelors from Hofstra, where she played for the women’s basketball team. Her tireless efforts to improve the world we live in does not go unnoticed. Cheers to you India and your latest accomplishment!

We proud of ya,

-Higher Ground Team 🎥

03/10/2021

Meet LaRhonda Mabry, Associate Producer of the “Higher Ground Documentary”!

She is a proud native of Rock Hill, South Carolina, who decided to join the Higher Ground Team because her desire to tell our stories and our ancestors’ stories are deep! She believes in the project and wants to continue to build and fight for social and economic injustice!

LaRhonda recently shared with us her WHY in a more profound meaning:
“When we talk about Higher Ground, I think it’s vital that we continue to use each brick provided by our ancestors as they’ve lifted us, as well as for each of us individually to continue building and fighting for social and economic justice for future generations as we continue the journey reaching for Higher Ground! I appreciate the history of strength and resiliency of my people. I think we must Remember, Honor, and Share these stories, our stories, and for those stories to be told by US.

It is an honor to do what I can in collaboration with the great visionary producer, director Whitney Anderson and our team of black women to help bring the vision to life.”

Thank you for sharing with us your WHY!

03/09/2021

Celebrate women EVERY DAY 💫

The Higher Ground documentary is about illuminating the history of bold and fearless black people that contributed to making South Carolina what is is today

As we reflect on the state’s past, we also gain inspiration in looking to those that are making strides to improve our future.

Today we celebrate , a Conway, SC native and graduate of the

In her new role, Whye serves as Vice President of Inclusion & Diversity at

We’re proud of you and you inspire us to do this necessary work.

02/24/2021

Clemson Alumna Keiona Eady is from Cross, South Carolina and joined the Higher Ground Documentary team as an Associate Producer!

Being a part of this POWERFUL film is personal for Keiona; she’s exploring South Carolina’s progress and searching for closure on the conflict that exists within as a black millennial woman from the state.

02/24/2021

We love that the love and support continue to pour in!!!
Thank You, South Carolina Film Commission, for sharing our story and recent National News debut with RightThisMinute !
We appreciate all of the support from the SC Film Commission and Wide Angle Lab!
♥️🎥🎞🎬📽🖤

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After returning home to South Carolina during the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Southern California film student Whitney Anderson's conversation with her grandmother Ola Mae sparked the creation of a powerful documentary called "Higher Ground." Hearing the struggles her 80-year-old grandmother fa...

02/14/2021

Did you catch our Producer/Director Whitney Anderson on the RightThisMinute show with sweet Grandma Ola Mae?

They chatted with Charity Bailey and her co-hosts about the Higher Ground film and why it’s so important to tell black stories.

We’re thrilled to have this recognition by a national news outlet that’s committed to amplifying positive stories.

And just like Grandma Ola Mae said, “We’re very proud too”

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02/13/2021

And just like that, we've moved on up a lil HIGHER! Thank you to the RightThisMinute team for featuring our film and helping us spread the story about the Higher Ground Documentary. Grandma Ola Mae Jacobs and granddaughter Whitney Anderson (Director/Producer) had a blast talking about the project.

After returning home to South Carolina during the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Southern California film student Whitney Anderson's conversation with her grandmother Ola Mae sparked the creation of a powerful documentary called "Higher Ground." Hearing the struggles her 80-year-old grandmother fa...

02/13/2021

Supported and backed in part by the University of Southern California in conjunction with the School of Cinematic Arts, Higher Ground is a social justice documentary produced and directed by Loris, South Carolina native, Whitney Anderson and Co-Produced by Bishopville, SC native Soleighta Fortune

02/13/2021

Meet the team, aka "The Black Lady Film Crew."

Did you know that a bold and beautiful collective of black millennial women are behind the Higher Ground documentary?

Malcolm X stated, "The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the black woman."

We're changing that narrative. Point. Blank. Period.

02/10/2021

Young Black Leader and National Activist Lawrence Dishawn Nathaniel came through and dropped some knowledge on our production team!
Lawrence is the Founder of Black Lives Matter - South Carolina. He is amplifying his voice to make change for our black communities and nation!