A very special thank you to our Executive Producer, Greg Hawthorne!

Image: Photo of Marilyn Bennett and Greg Hawthorne

Marilyn and Greg at Capital City Black Film Festival in Austin, TX

The From Selma to Stonewall team would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Executive Producer, long-time supporter, and friend, Greg Hawthorne, for gifting us with $10,000 in 2022 for a total of $30,000 since the project’s beginnings in 2013.

His gift made our outreach work this year possible. We are incredibly grateful for his support over the years and so excited to have accomplished what we have this year thanks to Greg. In his words, “I learned a long time ago to give my money where my soul feels fed.”

From Marilyn to Greg (an excerpt from their messages):

“I’m tickled that our friendship has brought us here, to co-producing a documentary that has impacted thousands of lives. Amazing! And fed your soul and our kinship. And allowed us to meet in NYC, Austin, Dallas, and Amarillo! What a gift! Thank you. And the outreach and networks to continue to expand. Your even ten this year literally made that happen.”

Thank you so much, Greg!

Rachel Salang