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