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DC/DOX Film Festival 2023

A Chocolate Lens

  • 2023
  • 21 min.
Venue
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Eaton Cinema

1201 K STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC
Screening Information
Program

DC/FRAME: I Did It My Way

Date

June 18

TIME

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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June 18 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

DC/FRAME: I Did It My Way

I Did It My Way unveils the remarkable stories of individuals who defy societal norms and redefine the boundaries of what is possible. Delve into the lives of fearless trailblazers who forge their own paths, from a female gangster who reigns over a lucrative gambling ring in 1950s DC, to a one-wheel riding wonder who defies expectations. Witness the inspiring journey of one of NASCAR’s youngest drivers, and immerse yourself in the vanishing world of Black Washington through the captivating lens of photographer Steven Cummings.

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Date:
June 18
Time:
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Website:
Visit Website →

Venue

Eaton Cinema
1201 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20005 United States

« All Events

June 18 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

DC/FRAME: I Did It My Way

I Did It My Way unveils the remarkable stories of individuals who defy societal norms and redefine the boundaries of what is possible. Delve into the lives of fearless trailblazers who forge their own paths, from a female gangster who reigns over a lucrative gambling ring in 1950s DC, to a one-wheel riding wonder who defies expectations. Witness the inspiring journey of one of NASCAR’s youngest drivers, and immerse yourself in the vanishing world of Black Washington through the captivating lens of photographer Steven Cummings.

Details

Date:
June 18
Time:
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Website:
Visit Website →

Venue

Eaton Cinema
1201 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20005 United States

A Chocolate Lens

Directors

Gabriel Veras

Producers

Ugne Buivydaite

Editors

Gabriel Veras

Cinematographers

Gabriel Veras

How do you take a still picture and tell a whole story? A Chocolate Lens chronicles Steven Cummings’s photographic journey through a disappearing Black Washington. His approach is simple: use the camera lens to find the power amidst the storm. His images are a love letter to Black people across America.

Gabriel Veras

Gabriel Veras

Director, A Chocolate Lens

Gabriel Veras, a Dominican-American filmmaker hails from Houston, Texas, but now lives in Washington DC. Gabe graduated with a BA in Film from Columbia College in Chicago. He went on to work for several high profile editorial and design studios and has produced promo and branded docu style material for Lady Gaga, Madonna, Enrique Igelisias, UFC, Metro PCS, Corn Nuts, Redbull, National Geographic and Fox Networks. He has serval documentaries in the pre-production.