Something
in the trees
A short documentary that examines the life and the peculiar circumstances surrounding the death of Dominique Alexander, a 27-year old Bronx native who was found hanging from a tree on June 9th, 2020 in Fort Tryon Park.
SOCIAL IMPACT
MASHUP
Pain And Grief Tied Into A Knot meets A Silver Lining Of Love And Celebration
DETAILS
- Emotional
- Investigative storytelling
- Family and community healing
Alfonso
Johnson
I am
a Fighter,
Son of Crystal,
Queens Native,
Denim Shirt Wearer,
Child of the Most High,
Bad Mother Fucker,
Student of Life,
Sex Symbol,
Black Man,
Thinker
Son of Crystal,
Queens Native,
Denim Shirt Wearer,
Child of the Most High,
Bad Mother Fucker,
Student of Life,
Sex Symbol,
Black Man,
Thinker
Inspiration
That I will die, and all that will be left is what I created and how I made people feel.
Milestone
Invited to be a guest speaker at Yale University to talk about Filmmaking and Mental Health within the African American community.
Superpower
I'm pretty good at making people laugh.
Beloved Book
No Name In The Streets by James Baldwin.
Self-Care Ritual
I like to meditate with my singing bowl nearby.
CONNECT