
Released
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.
Keywords
stop motion
los angeles, california
social justice
foster care
documentary
animation
Casts
Songhai Armstead
Self
Crews
Samara Hutman
Director
C. Lily Ericsson
Director
C. Lily Ericsson
Animation Director
Eve Levy
Storyboard Artist
Maré Villagrana
Art Direction
Katie Hadsock-Longarzo
Additional Visual Effects
Ian Kim
Additional Visual Effects
Sade Ndya
Director of Photography
Theresa Radka
Sound Mixer
Naoe Jamon
First Assistant Camera
Elaine Pusey
Second Assistant Camera
Keitumetse Mokhonwana
"B" Camera Operator
Jennifer A. Stuart
Set Photographer
Danielle Strassman
Editor
Julie Diaz
Sound Designer
Jason Gallaty
Original Music Composer
Natalyn Daniels
Original Music Composer
Eve Levy
Art Direction
Dovely King
Assistant Director
Naomi Zweiback
Visual Effects
Kaila Harunzade
Visual Effects
Dovely King
Visual Effects
Aaminah Parker
Visual Effects
Jameah Palmer
Visual Effects
Samara Hutman
Executive Producer
C. Lily Ericsson
Executive Producer
Serra Demirci
Associate Producer
Brooklyn Reign
Costume Design
Trevaughn Leslie
Lighting Technician
Cheri Gaulke
Director
Cheri Gaulke
Executive Producer
Backdrops & Posters



