Tim Frakes Productions

Sanctuary, The Cross is Still Burning

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Follow the journey of a charred KKK cross burned 50 years ago when civil rights activists tried to desegregate churches in Jackson, Mississippi. Today, it stands as a sculpture in First United Methodist Church, Chicago Temple, inspiring people of faith who continue to march in solidarity for racial justice.

Featuring:
• Rev. Phil Blackwell, First United Methodist Church, Chicago Temple
• Tom Armstrong, Freedom Rider
• Ann Keating, Historian North Central College
• Rev. Martin Deppe, Civil Rights Activist
• Rev. Otis Moss III, Trinity United Church of Christ
• Brenda Russell, Chicago Attorney
• Rev. Julian DeShazier, University Church Chicago

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One response to “Sanctuary, The Cross is Still Burning”

  1. Jackie R River Avatar
    Jackie R River

    Boy oh boy, Tim…you’ve done it again. Bet you jellybeans Rev.
    Phil is jumping for joy.
    What a tough one this was. The history, although important, must
    have been a real challenge to pull together. Can’t imagine how you found such great b-roll. At mid-show when you intercut President
    Obama and through to the end of the show I was really hooked.
    The “young folks” (all of them, especially Moss) were spot-on and
    powerful. Don’t know how you do it all. Love the music, love the
    new opening. Thank you. Bless you. xo Jackie

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