Multi-Screening: RESISTERHOOD, Only The Educated Are Free: The Journey of Michael A. Middleton

Only The Educated Are Free: The Journey of Michael A. Middleton

This documentary celebrates the life of the civil rights attorney and former University of Missouri System president. The film chronicles his life as he grew up in the south during the time of racial segregation and follows his illustrious career as he seeks social Justice equity and equality for all.

Born and raised in mid-Missouri, Jonathan E. McCormack received his B.A. in Film Studies from the University of Missouri. He has spent the last three years as a Media Producer at MU, as well as an adjunct professor in Cinematography. Jonathan will begin the MFA program in film and television production at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts in 2020.

RESISTERHOOD

Resisterhood is a film about the power of women, hope and resistance in modern American politics. When historians tell the story of the aftermath of the 2016 presidential elections, Resisterhood will be Exhibit A. Beginning at the 2017 Women’s March in Washington, DC, the film follows six diverse Americans as they fight for social justice on the streets and in the halls of power. Over the course of two years, we watch as they work to protect our rights and inspire others to join this peaceful and historic movement. Through their eyes, we experience the reality of Trump’s America. And through their actions, we witness the strength and courage of ordinary Americans during this extraordinary time.Resisterhood was produced, directed, filmed and edited by women.

Resisterhood is her first feature film, but Cheryl has been producing, directing and editing award-winning specials for more than 30 years. She produced for WCPO-TV in Cincinnati and New Jersey Public Television. She directed the first national series dedicated to women’s sports for ESPN. While living in Liverpool, England, she produced throughout Europe. Now in Maryland, her passion is creating films that make a difference. Cheryl has been honored with a gold medal at the International Film and Television Festival of New York, "Best of Show" at The Houston International Film Festival and two Silver Telly's. She has also received 12 Regional Emmy Awards for outstanding documentary and entertainment programs, including two awards for individual achievement in directing and editing.

As the daughter of an Air Force officer, I was raised on American exceptionalism. When my father left to fight in the Vietnam War, my 7-year-old self understood that the American ideal was worth fighting and dying for. To me, America was a place where everyone was created equal and deserved an equal chance. Sadly, I realized that the rest of my family along with a surprising number of Americans believed that only those who looked like them deserved an equal chance. After the 2016 election, I knew I needed to use my skill as a filmmaker to tell the stories of those fighting for the country I believed in. I have filmed dozens of peaceful protests and hundreds of arrests. I have been arrested twice myself. RESISTERHOOD embodies the idea that when we join together as a community to support and uplift each other, we are all better off. RESISTERHOOD is what democracy looks like.