FAMU SJGC students to host screening of new 'Bullet' Bob Hayes documentary on Wednesday
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FAMU SJGC students to host screening of new 'Bullet' Bob Hayes documentary on Wednesday
FAMU SJGC students Darnell Walker-Jones, broadcast journalism; Germanie Bozeman, public relations; and Rowan Mumford, broadcast journalism, are the creative minds behind “Bullet,” a documentary in the running to win the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Coca-Cola HBCU Sports Production Grant at the Sports Emmys in May. They will screen their film on April 30 on FAMU's campus.
The student-produced short film explores a new perspective on the story of Hayes, once dubbed the "world's fastest human" in 1964 and the only person in U.S. history to win both an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl championship. The production was named as one of this year's six national finalists for the Coca-Cola HBCU Sports Production Grant, awarded by the Foundation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The winner will be announced on May 20 during the Sports Emmy Awards ceremony.
Bob Hayes – He wasn’t the original two-sports star, but Bob Hayes was the first to transition from “fastest man alive” to the NFL. Hayes won the 100-yard dash at Drake in 1962, representing Florida A&M. As a receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, he ushered in the era of zone defenses.
"The judges were impressed by the outstanding quality of the submissions, which demonstrated the talent and dedication needed to pursue a career in the sport broadcasting and production industry," said the Foundation in announcing the finalists.
Director and Editor: Darnell Walker-Jones, broadcast journalism student
Producer: Germanie Bozeman, public relations student
Director of Photography: Rowan Mumford, broadcast journalism student
Actor: Anthony Brodie Jr., FAMU men's track and field student-athlete
Staff Advisor: Edward Thomas, director at FAMU TV-20
The documentary features special guests and commentary by:
Westine Lodge, daughter of Bob Hayes
Gregory J. Coleman, executive director of the Bob Hayes Invitational Track and Field Meet
Pam Oliver, senior correspondent and FOX NFL reporter
Bob Harris, Hayes's FAMU track and field 4×4 teammate and former roommate
Exclusive archival footage and artifacts for the film were provided by the Ritz Theatre and Museum in Jacksonville, Fla., Hayes's hometown. The museum is nationally recognized for its work in preserving African American history and culture in Northeast Florida and across the African diaspora.
The Tallahassee community is invited to a special advance screening of the film on Wednesday evening at FAMU.
WHAT: FAMU SJGC Presents an Exclusive Screening of "Bullet"Free and open to the campus community and the general public. Seating is first come, first served. A Q&A with the filmmakers will follow the screening.
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WHEN: Wednesday, April 30, 20256 – 7 p.m. ET
WHERE: FAMU School of Journalism & Graphic CommunicationLecture Hall, Room 2002510 Orr Drive, Tallahassee, FL
