Research + Development Grant, $1500
Angela R. Russell: Lilies of the Wards
Lilies of the Wards is a collaborative film series that explores the intersections of environmental crisis, labor injustice, and femme resistance in New Orleans. Rooted in community-based research and storytelling, the series centers the voices of women who navigate the complex legacies of Louisiana’s colonial past and the future aftermath of climate apocalypse. Each short film will highlight collective memory, using hybrid documentary and narrative forms to confront the erasure of femme perspectives. The project’s research will be activated through community workshops and public screenings. Ultimately, this work will be grounded in historical associations and cultural accountability.