Bram Draper

To inspire a new generation of activists to organize for systemic change, award-winning documentary filmmaker Raymond Telles , human rights activist John Heffernan and labor attorney Margo Feinberg made a documentary, AMERICAN AGITATORS to show how collective action can combat racism, bigotry, and greed. Fred Ross Sr.’s groundbreaking organizing efforts carried on and expanded upon by his son Fred Ross, Jr., improved the lives and livelihoods of thousands by focusing on systemic change.

Telling the story of organizers and community leaders across the country will demonstrate strategies we can use to mobilize. As we witness growing and corrosive divisiveness, the lessons learned from Fred Ross Sr. and Jr., and the ways they can be applied to relieve today’s injustices, are more important and relevant than ever.

Role: Lead Assistant Editor

Director: Raymond Telles