Documentary

In Alabama more than 70% of the population gets their drinking water from rivers, lakes, and bays. Protecting these water sources and the land around them ensures our drinking water is clean and safe. It also keeps utilities from having to increase treatment cost, keeping water bills more affordable for customers. This film highlights the important responsibility of water utilities in balancing the continued need for revenue with the long-range protection of drinking water sources and the role of river advocates and ratepayers in holding them accountable. Directed by Tiffany Womack.

This documentary was one-man-banded by me as part of the 2022 Souther Exposure Film Fellowship. The film was selected for the Denton Black Film Festival and the World Water Film Festival, where it won Best Call To Action. In October 2023, the issue was resolved in court resulting in the Birmingham Water Works Board fulfilling a more than 20-year-old promise to legally protect 7,000 acres of land, that surrounds the Cahaba River and Lake Purdy, from development. The Cahaba River is the main source of drinking water for Birmingham and several surrounding cities.

Part 1 of a 2-part documentary called “Deadly Deception.” The two one-hour films uncovered details of toxic air and soil contamination in neighborhoods in the North Birmingham area, prompting an EPA Superfund Site to be established. I served as an associate producer on the project.

Best Documentary, "Deadly Deception"
AP Award
2012

Best Investigative Reporting, "Deadly Deception"
Edward R. Murrow Award
2012

Best Local Program, "Deadly Deception"
ABBY A

Documentary of the Year, "Deadly Deception"

NAACP, Metro Birmingham

2012

Salute to Excellence, "Deadly Deception"

NABJ

2012