Independent documentary production · Washington, D.C.

Black Love Documentary

We make documentaries about Black life, community memory, and love as a practice.

Black community members gathered for a documentary conversationDocumentaries in production in Washington, D.C.
Black Love DocumentaryWashington, D.C.Two filmsStories rooted in community

The films

Documentaries in production.

Community members gathered for A Revolution Called Love

01 / Feature documentary

A Revolution Called Love

Inspired by Black Love Day, this feature documentary follows Black leaders, organizers, artists, and community builders who practice love as a strategy for resistance, repair, and change.

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Portrait representing a voice from Defining Love: Voices of Black D.C.

02 / Short documentary

Defining Love: Voices of Black D.C.

This short documentary asks Black Washingtonians one direct question: What does love mean to you? Their answers form a local archive of care, family, healing, accountability, and joy.

Read about the film Currently in production

Black Love Day

A D.C.-born tradition.

Founded by Mama Ayo Handy-Kendi in 1993, Black Love Day honors love for the Creator, self, family, community, and the Black Diaspora. It is a foundation for A Revolution Called Love and a tradition we approach with respect.

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Latest update

What we are working on.

July 2026

Truth in This Art podcast interview is live

Zoë talks about the creative process and building A Revolution Called Love.

July 2026

Defining Love: first look

A first look at the interviews and footage captured in Washington, D.C.

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