TELL THEM WE ARE RISING (2017 Mendocino Film Festival Official Selection)

Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Historically Black Colleges and Universities spans 170 years of American history. The two-hour film and multi-platform project by award-winning documentary filmmaker Stanley Nelson, explores the pivotal role HBCUs have played in the ascent of African- Americans and their families – from slavery to the present day. The film also examines the impact HBCUs have had on American history, culture, and national identity.