Black Love is Black Wealth
Derwin and Sierra are expecting their first child. It’s wonderful news, but comes at a time of uncertainty for Derwin as Baltimore begins to enforce bans on his main source of income: squeegeeing. Now, this young couple has to figure out how to make ends meet and provide a stable future for their growing family.
2024, 22m0s
Credits
Directed by Michael Lentz
Cinematography by Michael Lentz
Edited by Michael Lentz
Audio Recording and Mix by Michael Lentz
Color Correction by Michael Lentz
Produced by Hailey Jansson
Featuring Derwin Catchings, Sierra Thomas, Sa’Dayah
Original music by Ailey Verdelle
Additional Music by Indigo Days
“Nikki-Rosa” read by Nikki Giovanni, used with permission from Smithsonian Folkways
Special Thanks to Lukas Armstrong-Laird, Nick Cherone, Nikki Giovanni, Tom Hall, Anne Hartman, Mike Hellgren, Dave Intlekofer, Hailey Jansson, Joe Jones, Faith Leach, Janice Lentz, Eric Nebbia, Brandon Scott, Sierra Slaughter, Ailey Verdelle