Director Michael Marantz’s newest film, A Sister’s Hope, introduces us to Jamira Burley, an individual who has turned adversity into inspiration and positive community change. Equally heartbreaking as it is hopeful, her story weaves a narrative of loss, belief, dedication and action.
Marantz, a SHOOT New Directors Showcase alum (2015), also served as executive producer, composer and editor on A Sister’s Hope which entailed his working in collaboration with Vital Voices and its honoree Burley.
Marantz teamed with DP Tim Sessler on the short which blends the arts of documentary and narrative filmmaking.
Credits
Production Michael Marantz, director, executive producer; Tim Sessler, DP; Noah Meisner, Tay McEvers, producers; Noah Meisner, executive producer; Carlee Briglia, production manager; Anthony Strong, 1st assistant director; Billy Gerard Frank, production designer; Lenore Romas, art director; Juie Mollo, stylist; Rashida Bolden, hair & makeup. Music Michael Marantz, composer; Daniel Boventer, co-composer. Postproduction Michael Marantz, editor; Zach Tidmore, Ellie Forman, DITs. Color Studio RCO Seth Ricart, color; Sheina Dao, color producer. Sound Mix Brandon Hickey. Audio Bill Hennessy, Jon Moore. Cast Andre Jatty Robinson, Jacob Qaasim Middleton, Littles Francis Manch, Jamial Solomon Ruff, Elizabeth Moody, Waheedah Shaheed, AU Hogan, Huston Pigford, Lamique Joseph, Mo’Quis Lawrence, Gregory Thomas, Toni Seawright
This trailer promotes Charge Around The Globe, a new adventure docuseries that follows record-breaking traveler Lexie Limitless on an extraordinary journey to circumnavigate the globe in an electric vehicle--traveling over 30,000 kilometers across six continents, all in pursuit of one world record. The three-part series on Prime Video in the U.K. showcases the capabilities of modern electric vehicles while immersing viewers in the numerous experiences and challenges Lexie encounters throughout her journey. As she navigates various challenges throughout her trip, Charge Around the Globe serves as a testament to the spirit of exploration. Ford, Wieden+Kennedy London and WracK teamed on the series.
The documentary aims to address the primary concern hindering many consumers from transitioning to electric: doubts about the range and capability of electric vehicles. As a 120-year-old brand, Ford looked to its past as inspiration for the switch that’s taking place today. Over a century ago, pioneering explorer Aloha Wanderwell set off from Nice at the age of 16 to become the first woman to drive around the world in a Ford Model T. Now, in 2024, we get to see Lexie, the youngest person to visit every country in the world, take to the wheel of the electric Ford Explorer, reinventing that historic journey for a new generation. Along the way, she meets extraordinary people, navigates difficult terrains, and faces the challenges of a constantly evolving charging infrastructure that puts her to the test.
“Charge Around The Globe has been the ultimate test drive for our new electric Ford Explorer. We took on every kind of weather and road condition and dealt with just about every charging scenario. The journey embodies the true... Read More
