Endorsements
“After seeing your initial tape on the life of Dr. Thurman, I must say, there is so much more of history that must be told and clearly you are the person to do it! Howard Thurman: In Search of Common Ground proves your creative skill and gives clear evidence that your voice, like that of your subject’s is strong, inspirational, passionate and heartfelt…. Howard Thurman’s life must be told. It is an American biography that begs to intercede into some of today’s hopelessness and despair. Your documentary will impel us, as we continue to struggle forward for a place for all of us in this society to live together. It is a story that will inspire youth who deserve to know how possible it is to rise above and beyond the divisive legacy of America and bring wholeness, healing and social and spiritual transformation…. I am certain that your work will enlighten and move America. We all must know this history and all of us who care about the truth must assist you in finding the resources to tell it”
Ken Burns
Documentary Filmmaker
Florentine Films
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“Dr. Thurman’s belief in the unity of people and his work in building community through unity is timely today even as it is timeless…. I cannot praise Arleigh Prelow enough for taking on this daunting task of documenting the life of Dr. Howard Thurman. I have the deepest respect for the integrity in which she is developing this enormous work.”
Katherine J. Kennedy
Director, The Howard Thurman Center
Boston University
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“I believe this film documentary will stimulate new discussion on visions of reconciliation across racial, religious and ethnic identities. Persons will have concepts of social imagination and transformation presented through narratives and images that portray Thurman’s passion for an inclusive society. This film will also inspire a generation of youth who are very cynical about the power of education to serve urgent social needs. Few things confirm new vision like a life lived in discipline and authentic relationship with others. In telling Thurman’s story, the film documentary will be telling the story of how head and heart serve the passion for a just and nurturing society.”
Dr. Luther E. Smith, Jr.
Author, Howard Thurman: The Mystic as Prophet
Candler School of Theology, Emory University
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“He was an individualist who cherished community, a mystic who inspired activists, a pastor to a particular flock who transcended boundaries of sects, and could and did and now will speak to more. Martin Luther King, Jr. and many of his generation deferred to Howard Thurman or sent him tributes and cards of thanks. It is time for him to be center stage.”
Dr. Martin E. Marty
Fairfax M. Cone Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus
The University of Chicago
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