Welcome to A Hero of a Thousand Faces
The Hero of a Thousand Faces Project seeks to discover what makes a hero as it pertains to black men as they seek inclusion and contribution to a society that might see them otherwise.
HERO OF A THOUSAND FACES PREMIERE - #17 RASHAD THOMAS
March 23, Thursday 10:00AM
Faced with growing up in challenging Liberty City, Rashad Thomas became a pastor...but not like you would think.
OFFICIAL
AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
SELECTION 2021
WE NEED A HERO
We are here to rewrite the narrative of black men. 1000 stories of struggle and triumph from the mouths of those closest to it. Here are the objectives
Never wait for someone else to pull out your greatness within.
GABRIEL ANDREWS
Our Heroes
#CHANGEMAKERS
Hero #16 – Rafael Robinson
Hero #16 - Rafael RobinsonWere you learning about the design method and problem solving skills...in 1st and 2nd grade?! We talk with Rafael Robinson, one on the 2% of Black Male teachers in the country about who he is and his impact on our community. You cannot help but be inspired!
Hero #15 – AJ Donaldson
"I was a Jack-of-All-Trades...then it hit me..." Hero #15 - AJ DonaldsonHow does a Jack-of-All-Trades become a Master on One? AJ Donaldson, Executive Director of The EPIC Foundation, shares how his seemingly divergent paths culminated in the discovery of his true purpose.
Hero #9 – Joshua Williams
“If America is to be successful it must engage all of its people…”
Hero #7 – Bishop James Adams
“If your parents were terrible, at least they got one thing right…they got you here. Now its up to you.”
Hero #6 – Marvin Wilmoth
“There’s no shortage of talent in black and brown communities…what we should focus on is unleashing that talent to not only benefit black and brown communities but the nation as a whole.” -Marvin Wilmoth
Hero #5 – Mr. Alexander Star
“I was too white for the black people, and too black for the white people. I found myself, then it got cool.”
Hero #1 – Cilk McSweeny
“I had to search for my purpose. It didn’t just appear out of thin air.”
The Hero of a Thousand Faces Team
``If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far. go together.`` Here we go!
Michael Anderson
Producer
Michael Anderson is a highly experienced and creative technical professional with over 23 years experience in digital media as well as Broadcast Television. Project management, producing, and directing are some of Mr. Anderson’s areas of technical expertise His work ranges from live events and historical documentaries to feature films, commercials, web series and reality TV.
