Out from Smoke & Ash

In 1921, the Tulsa, Oklahoma neighborhood of Greenwood was one of the most affluent all-black communities in America. Known as the 'Black Wall Street,' it covered 40 square blocks and boasted more than 600 businesses and 15,000 residents which was demolished, scores killed, and thousands left homeless. This is the retailing of this story through a mix of mediums and performances as well as spoken word.

Directed by Lisandro Boccacci, Bobby C. Dodd, Out from Smoke & Ash leans on a strong ensemble — Phetote Mshairi, Brandon Jyrome Jones, Lisandro Boccacci — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2017.