“The video is a tribute to the ideology behind Black Lives Matter, and puts the faces of the people who are affected by it at the forefront. We wanted to create something with a positive message in the midst of the negativity that’s all over the news lately. We’ve shot a large number of cameos of people in the community who represent the importance of the message: Black Lives Matter.” Says producer Iva Golubovic.

The Audio for the video was recorded at Dream House Studios and was mixed/mastered by Jordan Evans. The song is a jazz rendition of Strange Fruit and Alright which is performed by Zahra Benthan accompanied by a band of local artists.

Check out the video!

Creative Team: Iva Golubovic, Karena Evans & Zahra Bentham.

Director: Karena Evans
Producer: Iva Golubovic
Cinematographers: Michael Caterina & Christina Ienna
Editor: Laura McMillan
Colourist: Andrew Ross
VFX: Spencer Guest
MUA: Summer O’Grady & Ashley Victoria

Artist: Zahra Bentham
Producer: Jordan Evans
Keys: Sidone Harrison
Saxophone: Bruce Mackinnon
Bass: Chad Hopson
Drums: Jeremy John
Recording Studio: Dream House Studios

Special thanks to Lana Mauro, David Ngandu, Jordan Giles, Spenser Stewart, Meika Wagner, Jorja Cadence, Tori Puras, Raha Euphoria, Mark Werner.

And a very big thank you to S8 Companies: Creative Soul, Mad Ruk, Smith, and Panic & Bob.

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