SHE IS US: THE STORY OF JUDGE SONGHAI ARMSTEAD is an animated film that chronicles the extraordinary story of social justice warrior Songhai Armstead who was system impacted, faced systemic obstacles, and found purpose in empowering others. After a challenging childhood in foster care, Songhai embarks on a remarkable journey that shows the importance of creating opportunities. The film is a production of The Righteous Conversations Project and Second Nurture, a non-profit organization that mobilizes communities to support foster families and help children thrive. She is Us was directed by Samara Hutman & C. Lily Ericsson and animated by an extraordinary team of young people who know the potential of art and story to shape our world.
Crew
Katie Hadsock-Longarzo
Additional Visual Effects
Ian Kim
Additional Visual Effects
Samara Hutman
Director, Executive Producer
C. Lily Ericsson
Director, Executive Producer, Animation Director
Cheri Gaulke
Director, Executive Producer
Danielle Strassman
Editor
Sade Ndya
Director of Photography
Dovely King
Assistant Director, Visual Effects
Eve Levy
Storyboard Artist, Art Direction
Serra Demirci
Associate Producer
Naoe Jamon
First Assistant Camera
Elaine Pusey
Second Assistant Camera
Keitumetse Mokhonwana
"B" Camera Operator
Brooklyn Reign
Costume Design
Julie Diaz
Sound Designer
Theresa Radka
Sound Mixer
Trevaughn Leslie
Lighting Technician
Naomi Zweiback
Visual Effects
Kaila Harunzade
Visual Effects
Aaminah Parker
Visual Effects
Jameah Palmer
Visual Effects
Jason Gallaty
Original Music Composer
Natalyn Daniels
Original Music Composer
Jennifer A. Stuart
Set Photographer
Maré Villagrana
Art Direction