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Documentaries/Short Films

A collection of documentaries and short films from producer/director Marcus L. Miller. These are subjects that have inspired me to share their stories.

Kemetolgy - producer/director Marcus L. Miller

Feature 1: Kemetology

Kemetology is the study (or story) of the original, first civilization of people who inhabited the earth and its generations of descendants. The Kemetic peoples (4236 B.C.E.) predated the Egyptian civilization (3500 B.C.E.) by over 700 years. Proof of their existence was left in stone carvings and sculptures throughout various parts of the world. We are the living proof of their existence in our genetic makeup. This is who we are and what we do!

I Spy America - producer/director Marcus L. Miller

Feature 4: I Spy America

I Spy America is the second part of the Survivors series. This music mini doc shines a light on the plight of homeless Americans in search of shelter. It doesn't matter where the space is if it can be reached. Homeless are living in orange groves, parks, along highways, and under overpasses. The unfortunate consequence is a blithe of trash and debris. This just shows the need for more compassionate assistance for a growing group of people who are suffering to survive.

Feature 7: Narrative Interactive

Narrative Interactive introduces a new POV style of storytelling concept created by executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller which allows the viewer to determine the outcome of the story.

Feature 10: West Afri-(LA) part 3

Episode 3: West Afri-(LA) is a six part documentary series from producer/director Marcus L. Miller. This series highlights the inception of the West African drum & dance culture on the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The documentary features candid interviews from various members of the Los Angeles and Bay Area communities.

Feature 13: West Afri-(LA) part 6

Episode 6: West Afri-(LA) is a six part documentary series from producer/director Marcus L. Miller. This series highlights the inception of the West African drum & dance culture on the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The documentary features candid interviews from various members of the Los Angeles and Bay Area communities.

This Land - producer/director Marcus L. Miller

Feature 2: This Land

This Land takes a geographic look at the place referred to as the land of liberty. Before an upcoming cross country trip on Rte 66, Miller decided to document the journey and present a pictorial view of what some of North America may have looked like 500+ years ago. This is partly what attracted the early explorers... the barbarians who would later come and pillage the land from its native inhabitants and in their wake, destroy 1/5 of the world's population.

We Are The Drum - producer/director Marcus L. Miller

Feature 5: We Are The Drum

We Are The Drum is a documentary about Project World Drum. Artist/percussionist Marcus L. Miller started the group in 2010 and this film spotlights some of the group's accomplishments and performances. The group is based in Los Angeles and features some notable percussionists and drummers in the industry. The film is a celebration of the drumming cultures throughout the world. The drum has helped connect us all throughout the world.

Feature 8: West Afri-(LA) part 1

Episode 1: West Afri-(LA) is a six part documentary series from producer/director Marcus L. Miller. This series highlights the inception of the West African drum & dance culture on the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The documentary features candid interviews from various members of the Los Angeles and Bay Area communities.

Feature 11: West Afri-(LA) part 4

Episode 4: West Afri-(LA) is a six part documentary series from producer/director Marcus L. Miller. This series highlights the inception of the West African drum & dance culture on the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The documentary features candid interviews from various members of the Los Angeles and Bay Area communities.

Survivors - producer/director Marcus L. Miller

Feature 3: Survivors

The Survivors is the continually unfolding story of America's growing homeless population and how they are managing to stay alive in 2019. The documentary depicts the struggles that the homeless face and in a candid interview, they speak to their plight and current state of circumstance. Despite all the odds and adversity, they remain steadfast and determined to survive and endure until the end. They are the real survivors in the daily struggle of man vs. nature.

Water Is Life - producer/director Marcus L. Miller

Feature 6: Water Is Life

Water Is Life is a reminder of the importance of our most invaluable natural resource needed for life to be. Please be mindful in consumption and use. Nothing last forever.

Feature 9: West Afri-(LA) part 2

Episode 2: West Afri-(LA) is a six part documentary series from producer/director Marcus L. Miller. This series highlights the inception of the West African drum & dance culture on the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The documentary features candid interviews from various members of the Los Angeles and Bay Area communities.

Feature 12: West Afri-(LA) part 5

Episode 5: West Afri-(LA) is a six part documentary series from producer/director Marcus L. Miller. This series highlights the inception of the West African drum & dance culture on the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The documentary features candid interviews from various members of the Los Angeles and Bay Area communities.