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Dakota Stokes
Documentary director and editor. Passionate about stories about people, especially those from misrepresented or misunderstood backgrounds. Having lived in Japan, the Middle East, and the Balkans, my work is greatly influenced by the international life I’ve led.
Projects
The Descendants of James Henry Hammond
I'm currently searching for descendants of South Carolina Antebellum Senator James Henry Hammond, and for descendants of the hundreds of people he enslaved throughout his career. Please contact me if this is part of your ancestry and you'd be willing to share any thoughts or feelings with me. I'd still greatly value hearing your thoughts even if you don't wish to participate in the project but would be willing to share off the record. There are no wrong answers!
The Benson Five
The Benson Five is a feature documentary that tells the story of five black youths who tried to burn down their town’s KKK meeting hall in Benson, North Carolina in 1968. Co-directing with Sarah Nixon. Fiscally sponsored by the Southern Documentary Fund. In production.
Alala Productions
I co-founded Alala Productions with Todd McPhail in 2021. Alala Productions does commercial and documentary videography in the Triangle region of North Carolina and beyond. I have edited and co-directed every Alala Productions video.
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