We Are Superman

We Are Superman featured in MLK Day Celebrations

We Are Superman — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:17:26 +0000

On MLK Day, January 21st, 2013 director Kevin Bryce was interviewed about the documentary on KKFI 90.1 Kansas City Community Radio. Interview audio can be listened to above.

Director Kevin Bryce introducing the film at Rockhurst University on MLK Day 2013

Later that day, the original 50-minute version of We Are Superman was screened to an audience of over 100 students and community members at Rockhurst University.

Rodney Knott, We Are Superman

We Are Superman — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:27:00 +0000

“The black community can no longer do nothing and allow us to continue lose generation after generation after generation. We must stand up and do what needs to be done.”

About “We Are Superman: The Transformation of 31st and Troost”

We Are Superman — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:47:21 +0000

We Are Superman is the story of the American urban core in a time when racism has gone underground, prejudice is glossed over, and progress is built on the backs of the poor. The film is an emotional testament to a select few who are working tirelessly in the heart of Kansas City at the corner of 31 Street and Troost Avenue; working to transform a dividing line into a gathering place.

A Catholic nun is restoring imagination back into the minds of abandoned children. An Orthodox Priest is providing reconciliation to an age old division. An old-time engineer has abandoned his cushy career to reengage despondent and broken fathers back into the lives of their families and communities. A young, zealous pioneer is leading a movement against legal theft from the pockets of the poor. She is standing up against one of the largest lobbyists in the state of Missouri.

It is the story America has been waiting for. A community has stopped waiting on the next elected official, board of directors, or MIA policy maker to come and save them. Instead they are gathering the people, they are standing united together and saying with one resounding voice: We Are Superman. This is their story.

Kansas City Star reviews We Are Superman screening

We Are Superman — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:24:51 +0000

On December 7th, 2012 the filmmakers held a screening of the original 50-minute version of the documentary at the Screenland Crossroads theatre. The screening included a short documentary by fellow KC filmmaker Lynne Melcher titled Operation Breakthrough: The City You Never See. The screening sold-out and was followed by a reception for the various organizations featured in We Are Superman.

Louis Diuguid of the Kansas City Star was in attendance a wrote a very favorable review: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/12/16/3966605/sowing-seeds-for-revival-along.html

Sister Berta Sailer, We Are Superman

We Are Superman — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

“…our children have to have a hope in tomorrow. Otherwise it doesn’t matter what I do today.”

Father Paisius, We Are Superman

We Are Superman — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 04:50:50 +0000

“We often have this idea of racism and prejudices way back then in the 50′s and the 60′s. But in Kansas City, and especially along Troost Avenue, we’ve come to realize that is just a beginning point. There’s a lot of work to do.”

We Are Superman: Trailer

We Are Superman — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:09:49 +0000

Mayor Sly James, We Are Superman

We Are Superman — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 04:30:25 +0000

“I think the days of waiting for government to solve all problems – whether they’re city, state, or federal – are over.”

Director Kevin Bryce on KCUR

We Are Superman — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:54:08 +0000

On December 7th, 2012 Kevin Bryce, director of We Are Superman was interviewed on KCUR’s Up-To-Date. Joining him were Rodney Knott, founder of ReEngage, Inc, and Carol Grimaldi, director of Brush Creek Community Partners – both of whom are featured prominently in the documentary.

Link to Up To Date’s page: http://kcur.org/post/we-are-superman

Anita Maltbia, We Are Superman

We Are Superman — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:48:56 +0000

“There isn’t much that we human beings can’t do. IF we have the will to do it. And that’s what’s been lacking.”