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A doc about MLK’s connection to RVA


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Martin Luther King, Jr. visited Richmond several times and the documentary “Echoes of a Dream: MLK’s Legacy in Richmond, Virginia” is playing around the state to celebrate his connections to our city. The film’s director is Tyrone Nelson, Jr., who’s the Founder and CEO of Newviews Agency, a local creative agency and production company. Our discussion includes:

– How he got noticed by Adidas
– The Newviews Agency explained
– How his former jobs for VCU sports & Dominion Energy prepared him
– What inspired Echoes of a dream?
– Tyrone what’s background and how did u start agency (16):
– Varina HS video got noticed by Adidas
– How jobs for VCU sports and Dominion Energy prepared him
– What inspired “Echoes of a Dream”
– Using motion graphics to increase interest
– The premiere at RIFF

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Newviews Agency
Echoes of a Dream: MLK’s Legacy in Richmond, Virginia
Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia
Podcast on Training actors to become Thespian Equestrians

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SifterBy Jerry Williams aka TVJerry