St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood
It was home... until it wasn't
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2024 Michigan Regional Emmy Award Nominee
Documentary - Cultural
Editor - Long Form Content
2024 Silver Telly Award Winner
Documentary: Long Form (Above 40 Minutes)
Synopsis
In the city of Flint, Michigan there was once a thriving neighborhood of predominately Black citizens known as St. John Street. But that all changed when urban renewal and the highway came through the city. Displaced and forgotten for over 60 years, see the story of a community that no longer exists, forgotten in time, until now.
Director Statement
History is fascinating. Many times, there aren’t things untold for one reason or another. This is true of local history, especially when it comes to the stories of communities of color. When I first learned about the St. John community, I was shocked to learn that there was once a neighborhood where the highway now is. But fortunately, the people who once resided there work to make sure its memory isn’t erased. This film is for them and the countless stories that go untold and unknown.
