Aliyah Mitchell

For Black History Month this week, we have the privilege of talking with Ann Arbor based filmmaker, photographer and language enthusiast, Aliyah Mitchell. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor asked her about her experience as a Black female independent filmmaker and delves into some of her projects that examine identity, belonging and language experiences of marginalized groups.

The short documentary film "A Ripple in Ann Arbor" tells the story of the search for a serial rapist in Ann Arbor in the 1990s. The film explores the invasive tactics and racial profiling used by police to find the perpetrator and the innocent man who took the city to court to expose these tactics and reclaim his dignity. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks to Ann Arbor City Council member Cynthia Harrison about the film, which will be released November 9, in a truth and reconciliation event at the Michigan Theater.