The People Could Fly is a poetic documentary about the history of Black gathering spaces in Louisville, Kentucky, from the 1960s to mid 2000s. In this intimate video portrait, we delve into the ritual of roller skating and how roller rinks emerged as sanctuaries for Black culture. Through a charged combination of archival footage, still photos, newly shot material and newsreel footage, we explore the history of a segregated Louisville and the magic that its Black community has conjured as an act of resistance.
Runtime: 21 minutes | Language: English | Country: United States
Director: Imani Dennison
Producer: Imani Dennison, Bryn Silverman
Executive Producer: Opal H. Bennett, Erika Dilday and Chris White; Jenni Wolfson and Kiyoko McCrae
Co-Producer: Naveen Chaubal
Cast: Jordan Bridgewaters, Antijuan Osborne, Jordan Wales, Teveon Golden, LaNeisha Beasley, Markice Armstrong Sr., Charita Burns, Juan Burns, Shae Burns, June Bradford, Charlene Hampton Holloway, Miss D (Aka Silverfox), Rick Thompson
Cinematographer: Imani Dennison
Editor: Jonathan Proctor, Derek Schultz
Production Design: Ashley Eddings, Alissa Winburn
Composer: Aquiles Navarro
Sound Design: Laura Sofía Pérez
