Trailer
10Our updated January 20, 2020 Trailer (RT 3:30), showcasing 12 of the over 30 interviews shot in six locations for our film to date as well as sample animation and motion graphics segments. See Trailer Credits below. (Full film credits list is in development in “The Filmmakers” tab above). Stay tuned for completion updates!
THE GREEN BOOK CHRONICLES would not be possible without the generosity of our interview cast who shared their stories with us!
January 20, 2020 TRAILER CAST (in order of appearance):
- Gary Kirksey
- Charles Yarbrough
- Phillis Holliday
- Wellington Cox Howard III
- Leah Dickerman, Museum of Modern Art (voice-over)
- Wilbert Verrett
- Paula Wynter
- Ramona Green
- Howard Glener
- Curtis Graves
- Dr. Joyce Verrett
- Shirley Henderson Coleman
Special Thanks for significant historic research support as well as permission to shoot photos and/or video on location:
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, NYC / Jacob Lawrence “Migration Series”
- Leah Dickerman, The Marlene Hess Curator of Painting and Sculpture
- Margaret Doyle, Director of Communications
- Meg Montgoris, Publicist
- Stephanie Katsias, Communications Intern
- Janelle Grace, Publicity Coordinator
SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE, NYC
- Maira Liriano, Associate Chief Librarian / Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division
- Candacy Taylor, Schomburg Scholar-in-Residence, author of “Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America” (Abrams 2020), and Curator / Content Specialist for the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition (SITES) “The Negro Motorist Green Book” (June 2020-2023)
- Erika Paul, Pre-Professional
- Adenike Olanrewaju, Senior Publicist, The New York Public Library
MINTON’S / HARLEM JAZZ ENTERPRISES
- Rosa Brito, Manager
- Julia Collins, Vice President
THE HISTORIC HAMPTON HOUSE, Miami FL
- Charlayne W. Thompkins, President/CEO
- Dr. Deborah V. Payton George, Board of Trustees
- Charles Clark III, Curator
THE DUMAS HOTEL / LEGACY GROUP, Roanoke VA
THE GREEN BOOK CHRONICLES / TRAILER CREW
Director: Becky Wible Searles
Co-Producers: Calvin Alexander Ramsey and Becky Wible Searles
Assistant Producer / Research / Photography: Jimmy E. Searles
Associate Producers: Dr. Michael R. Ragan and Dr. Deborah V. Payton George
Editors (Trailers and Interview Excerpts): Zach White, Kelly Rose Magnusson, and Becky Wible Searles
“Mapping Jim Crow” Motion Graphics Segment:
- Director/Designer/Animator: Kelly Ann Turner
- Voice Over: Anita Jones
- Original Music and Performance: Hank Roberts and Tenzin / Lyra Music
Animation:
- “New York Postcard”: Ammar Nassri and Zhou Quan
- “Florida Postcard”: Seungbin Ahn
Illustrations:
- “Duke Ellington”: Rick Lovell
- “The Green Book Chronicles”: Yohey Horshita
- “ESSO” and “Crosby’s Motel”: Kodi Bobo
Charlie’s Place, Myrtle Beach SC photo by Jack Thompson
Additional Artwork, Photographs, and Backgrounds: Becky Wible Searles
Production Assistant (Office/Post): Megan McPherson
Video Interviews Crew (NYC):
- Cinematographer / Audio: Rob Niosi
- Production Assistant (Set): TJ Jones
Video Interviews Crew (Atlanta) / Supervised by James Arnold
- Cinematographer / Audio: David Howell
- Research, Logging, and Preview Video Development: Bernard Jackson
- Additional Research, Logging, and Video Shoot/Audio Assistance: Eolyn Arnold, Morgan Dixon, Layla Harleston, Chris Johnson, Kelly Rose Magnusson, Alejandra Morales, Ben Tincher, and Lance White
Video Preview Edits Crew (Atlanta) / Supervised by Alessandro Imperato
- Reggie Harrison, Evleen Huang, Injae Lee, Britt Lyle II, and Sarah Shipman
Trailer Audio Sweetening: Beau Jimenez
Trailer Colorist: John Peterson
Additional Production Photography (Atlanta): Marty McPherson
Grateful for invaluable help from the following Research Library Staff:
Randall Burkett, Former Curator of African American Collections, MARBL, Emory University, Atlanta GA
Friedrich Hamer, Curator of Published Materials, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC
Eleanor Hunter, Librarian, Auburn Avenue Library of Research on African American Culture and History, Atlanta GA
Karen L. Jefferson, Records Manager, Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta GA
Adam Watson, Photographic Archivist, Florida Memory, Division Of Library and Information Services
Additional Thanks to:
- Eve M. Kahn, New York Times
- Jacinda Townsend, Smithsonian Magazine
- Jim Bowhall, Resolution ATL
- Mark McCray
- Tina O’Hailey, Matthew Maloney, Carmen Taylor, Kevin Moss, SCAD Atlanta
SPECIAL THANKS for funding and 501c3 fiscal sponsorship from
THE LEN RAGOZIN FOUNDATION (NYC)
Mary Lonergan (Vice President) and Dave Poleshuck (Director of Technology)
… and for additional funding in part to date from:
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- Dr. Michael R. Ragan and Dr. Deborah V. Payton George
- UAW Region 8 / Raymond Curry
- Curtis Graves and Kay Bryant
- Lyla and Howard Glener
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For related information:
Jacob Lawrence “Migration Series” at the Museum of Modern Art: http://moma.org/onewayticket
The Green Books Collection at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture:
http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/collections/the-green-book#/?tab=about
The Historic Hampton House, Miami FL https://www.historichamptonhouse.org
Candacy Taylor / “Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America” (Abrams 2020) and “The Negro Motorist Green Book” Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibition (SITES) http://www.taylormadeculture.com/
Minton’s Playhouse at the Cecil Hotel, Harlem: https://mintonsharlem.com/
The Green Book Chronicles 
Very interesting and well done video. Would like to connect and possibly speak with you about using the video as part of an exhibit I am curating on African American History in Greenbrier Valley, West Virginia for January 2016. My name is Janice Cooley. I was the curator for an exhibit done in 2014 called Invisible Roots and Legends; A Photographic View of African American history in Greenbrier Valley, West Virginia. In addition to photographs I featured a copy (from online) of the Green Book as part of the exhibit. I would very much appreciate a response – jlc1922pc@gmail.com
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Hello Ms. Cooley — Would love to speak with you! I will contact you via email and let’s see what might be possible. Thank you for your interest! — Becky Wible Searles
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My name is Dr. Jamal Rasheed and I am the Founder/President/ and CEO of the Ellis county African American Hall of fame in Waxahachie, Tx 20 miles south of Dallas, It is the only facility in the county dedicated to African American life and history 3 locations in the Green Book are located across the street and next door to my facility. I have found one of 3 owners of the land. The major house burned down, however i have connected with him to mark the location (s). The documentary would truly be a great addition to a collection of things to educate the community. My facility is the only building left on this street from that time period. Please communicate how we can maybe have you come in and speak more about the book and the documentary, Our website is under development as we have only been open 1 year but if you google several articles will appear about our efforts.
Dr. Rasheed
jamal5@sbcglobal.net
469-337-7989
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Hello Dr. Rasheed – Thank you so much for your interest in our film! Definitely very interested in finding out more about your local Waxahachie, Texas Green Book sites and stories. I will connect with you through my email: b_wible@hotmail.com.
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I am a retired elementary school teacher and would love to volunteer in any way on this project. I reside i Atlanta, Ga.
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Hello Ms. McIntyre – Wow, thank you so much for the offer to volunteer with us! I would love to speak with you and as you probably know, I am based in Atlanta also. Please contact me at b_wible@hotmail.com. I look forward to it! – Becky
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[…] La New York Public Library consente la consultazione di diverse edizioni dei Green book, stampati tra il 1936 e il 1967. Li potete trovare digitalizzati a questo link. Interessante anche il progetto documentaristico interamente dedicato ai viaggiatori (motorists) di colore negli anni della segregazione. Era un periodo in cui o sapevi dove fermarti per rifocillarti e riposarti, oppure era meglio tirar dritto dalla partenza alla meta. Qui il trailer e moltissime fonti. […]
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