In Conversation: Archives & Documentary w/ Daresha Kyi

IN HER LENS

Welcome to a week of documentary here on IN HER LENS! This short series is an addition to BK Library & New York History Day 2022's "Creating Documentaries & Unearthing Archives" streaming now online.

Daresha Kyi (she/her) is an Emmy-award winning filmmaker who writes, produces, and directs documentary & narrative film and television in Spanish and English. In 2017, she co-directed and co-produced the feature-length documentary, Chavela. In 2018, she directed a short film about transgender rights called Trans In America: Texas Strong for the ACLU that has garnered over 3.2 million YouTube views, screened at SXSW 2019, won two Webby Awards and an Emmy. In this episode, Daresha opens up about her start as an actress and transitioning into the independent film world. She talks about the importance of loving the story you are making, trusting audiences with archival footage, and the impact of film.

New York History Day is a regional contest for National History Day - a program that provides over half a million students each year the opportunity to excel at historical research, interpretation and creative expression. "Creating Documentaries & Unearthing Archives" was executive produced by Shirley Brown-Alleyne. Produced by Tal Yarden. Special thanks to Charles Rudoy and Sonya Ochshorn. Presented by Center for Brooklyn History Education.

Note: these interviews were conducted in December 2021.

Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com

You can follow the podcast @inherlenspodcast on Instagram.

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