How Did We Get Here? Nashville Surviving 2020 (2021)
How Did We Get Here? is a short-film that explores the significant events that took place in Nashville, TN during the chaotic year of 2020. Starting with the devastating tornadoes that came through the city in March, to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement and the bombing of 2nd Street on Christmas morning. This documentary features interviews with a diverse cast of some essential voices from Nashville's community, including Dr. William Schaffner, Dr. James Hildreth, Mayor John Cooper, Councilwoman Zulfat Suara and more. Ultimately, this film highlights the resilience of a strong community and the people who make it special.
Directors: Alex Moock, Abigail Bowen.
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John Cooper as Nashville Mayor |
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Dr. William Schaffner as Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases |
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Dr. James Hildreth as President & CEO, Meharry Medical College |
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Zulfat Suara as Nashville Council Woman at Large |
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Bob Fisher as Belmont University President |
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Lea Williams Jr. as Professor of African-American and Public History, TSU |
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Butch Spyridon as President, Nashville Visitors Convention |
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Elizabeth Lane as Reporter, WKRN |
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Lior Rose as Nashville Ink Owner |
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Vaughn May as Professor of Political Science, Belmont University |
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Mary Ellen Pethel as Assistant Professor, Belmont University |
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John Carney as VP of Marketing and Communications, Belmont University |
| Writing | Marissa Avnaim | Writer |
| Production | Austin Petty | Producer |
| Writing | Jordan Shatto | Writer |
| Directing | Alex Moock | Director |
| Production | Emily Smith | Producer |
| Sound | Zachary Powers | Audio Post Coordinator |
| Production | John Peters | Producer |
| Production | Margaret Coryell | Producer |
| Directing | Abigail Bowen | Director |