Independent Lens

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

“A Father Hurts Too”: In conversation with Michael Brown Sr and the filmmaker of Ferguson Rises By Ade D. Adeniji

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Black Girl Nerds

November 8, 2021

Michael Brown Sr. Remembers His Son in ‘Ferguson Rises’. Interview with Michael Sr. by Sierra Lyons

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NPR | All of It

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

PBS Documentary ‘Ferguson Rises’ with Alison Stewart

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NPR | St. Louis on the Air

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In ‘Ferguson Rises,’ Michael Brown Sr. finds resilience after tragedy with Sarah Fensky

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The Indestructible Podcast

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

“Ferguson Rises Film Special: Mobolaji Olambiwonnu” with Danny Cano

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Nerds Rule The World

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

“Director, Mobolaji Olambiwonnu talks Ferguson Rises!” with Patrick Michael Strange

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Move the Crowd | KPFK

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

“Ferguson Rises”
Hosted by Dr. Melina Abdullah

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First Things First | KBLA

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Hosted by Dominique DiPrima
Live radio broadcast – Currently no link for interview. Link to the program below:

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Print

JUNE 18, 2021

“‘Ferguson Rises’ documentary
helped by ‘a series of miracles’”
by Daniel Neman

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Variety

JUNE 18, 2021

“David Oyelowo, Michael Brown Sr. and Mobolaji Olambiwonnu Explore the Impact of Michael Brown’s Killing in ‘Ferguson Rises’” by Angelique Jackson

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KMOV-TV

JUNE 18, 2021

“Now Showing, Ferguson Rises – Great Day St. Louis Mobolaji Olambiwonnu Interview” by KMOV-TV

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BRUT

JUNE 18, 2021

“A Black father on changing the narrative around Michael Brown’s killing” – by Eleonore Finkelstein

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KSDK

JUNE 15, 2021

“With ‘Ferguson Rises’, Mobolaji Olambiwonnu aims to find purpose in the pain of a city’s rebirth” by Dan Buffa

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Reviews

EBONY

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

“New Film Shines Spotlight on Ferguson Following Killing of Michael Brown”
by Tanya Christian

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SALON

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

“Ferguson Rises” explains why America needs its modern civil rights movement through a father’s eyes” by Melanie McFarland

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KPBS

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

INDEPENDENT LENS: Ferguson Rises by Jennifer Robinson

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KSDK.COM

JUNE 18, 2021

“Tribeca At Home: The poignant ‘Ferguson Rises’ informs, empowers, and should grow into a serious awards contender” by Dan Buffa

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SCREEN DAILY

JUNE 15, 2021

“‘Ferguson Rises’: Tribeca Review” by Tim Grierson

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Coverage

New York Times

November 8, 2021

What’s on TV This Week with Gabe Cohn

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Fox 2 (St. Louis)

November 8, 2021

‘Ferguson Rises’ documentary premieres on PBS tonight by Becky Willeke

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We Are Movie Geeks

November 5, 2021

Watch BELFAST, KING RICHARD And JOCKEY This Weekend At 30th Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival

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Riverfront Times

November 4, 2021

From Ferguson to St. Louis: Twelve Miles and Seven Years (Op-Ed by Mobolaji)

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Real Screen

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

“IDA names 2021 in-kind documentary film award grantees” by Andrew Jeffrey

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Deadline

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

‘Eyes Of Tammy Faye,’ ‘Blue Bayou’ Seek Arthouse Momentum; Delta “Calmed Down” In Some Markets – Specialty Preview – By Jill Goldsmith *Ferguson Rises Mentioned

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Variety

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

“Array to Distribute Haile Gerima’s ‘Sankofa’ on Netflix — Film News in Brief” – By Ethan Shanfeld, Selome Hailu

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Yahoo Entertainment

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

“Dreamseeker Media Releases ‘Ferguson Rises’ Trailer — Film News in Brief” by Ethan Shanfeld

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The Madison Leader Gazette

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

“‘Ferguson Rises’: Watch Trailer — Film News in Brief” – by Mary Dehart

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La Sentinel

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

“Transcendence, Disability And Hope Are The Themes Of The Movies Produced By Films With A Purpose” By Special to the Sentinel

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Indiewire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

“IndieWire, International Documentary Association Partner for Annual Awards Season Screening Series” – by Ryan Lattanzio

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Los Angeles Times

August 26, 2021

“Virtually every movie coming to theaters or streaming this fall” by Times Staff

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Reality Blurred

August 15, 2021

“Late summer and fall 2021 documentary TV schedule and guide” by Andy Dehnart
*Ferguson Rises mentioned

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KMOV4

August 10, 2021

“’We will never forget you’: Community reflects on Michael Brown’s death 7 years ago” by KMOV Staff *Ferguson Rises mentioned

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

August 9, 2021

“Photos: Screening of “Ferguson Rises” at Harris-Stowe State University” by Daniel Shular

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Happening Next

August 7, 2021

“Ferguson Rises Weekend at Harris Stowe State University” by HappeningNext

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The Indian Panorama

July 2, 2021

 “TFF20 Audience Award Winners Are…” by The Indian Panorama
*Ferguson Rises mentioned

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Dark Discussion

June 29, 2021

“2021 Tribeca Film Festival Audience Aware Winners Announced: Catch The Fair One, Blind Ambition, Ferguson Rises” by Admin

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Deadline

June 24, 2021

“Tribeca Festival Draws Solid Crowds In Person And Online For Covid Comeback Edition” by Dade Hayes
*Ferguson Rises mentioned

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Deadline

June 24, 2021

“Tribeca Festival Winners: ‘Catch The Fair One’ And ‘Blind Ambition’ Nab Audience Awards, Joining Juried Nods For ‘The Novice’, ‘Brighton 4th’, ‘Ascension’” by Patrick Hipes
*Ferguson Rises mentioned

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Screen Daily

June 24, 2021

“‘Catch The Fair One’, ‘Blind Ambition’ win Tribeca Festival audience awards” by Jeremy Kay

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Realscreen

June 18, 2021

“Juneteenth non-fiction projects to watch for” by Realscreen Staff

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Essence

June 17, 2021

“Tribeca Film Festival Creates Opportunities For Burgeoning Black Filmmakers” by Aramide Tinubu
*Ferguson Rises mentioned

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Shoot Publicity Wire

June 14, 2021

“Tribeca Documentary “Ferguson Rises” Finished at Arsenal FX Color”

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The Washington Informer

June 9, 2021

‘Ferguson Rises’ to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival – By Staff

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