Hazel Gurland-Pooler

filmmaker. producer. storyteller.

[Maya Wiley @mayawiley]

We keep hearing that #bookbanning isn’t history-banning. That is a lie. And frankly, even fiction carries a representation of history and certainly art is a form of carrying on the conversation about what our history is and means. #RubyBridges

[Firelight Media @firelightmedia]

Today we conclude our Spotlight series on our 2021 #ImpactCampaignFund grantees with 'Storming Caesars Palace' by @HazelMG – the untold story of Black women who took on Presidents, the Mob, and everyday Americans, challenging the pernicious lie of the “Welfare Queen."

[ITVS @ITVSIndies]

Congratulations to #ITVSfunded Storming Caesars Palace filmmakers @HazelMG for winning @BLKPublicMedia's PitchBLACK 2021 award!

[Hazel Gurland-Pooler @HazelMG]

I’m still in shock! A HUGE thank you to BPM for this incredible honor. This award means so much!

[Black Public Media @BLKPublicMedia]

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our feature length doc winners!! STORMING CAESARS PALACE, HIGHER 15, LISTEN TO ME, & WHAT’S IN A NAME. Everyone’s projects tonight we’re so incredible and we’re honored to have been a part of this with you all!

[Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders]

The 50 wealthiest people in America today own more wealth than the bottom half of our people. Let me repeat that, because it is almost too absurd to believe: the 50 wealthiest people in this country own more wealth than some 165 MILLION Americans.

That is a moral obscenity.

[Black Public Media @BLKPublicMedia]

THREE DAYS😱 until our #PitchBLACK Awards! A celebration of our PitchBLACK fellows and the projects they have been working so tirelessly on. Find out who wins up to $150K in project funding this Friday, April 9, 7PM ET✨ https://t.co/8vZRImgtAu

[Firelight Media @firelightmedia]

On #BeyondResilience, we've talked a lot abt shifting power into the hands of BIPOC filmmakers.

This Friday, we'll get insight into just how to do it w/ a cross-sector of political, economic + racial justice minds.

THIS👏🏿IS👏🏿OUR👏🏿TIME.

RSVP HERE: https://t.co/uvZWtwCsbA

[Firelight Media @firelightmedia]

🗣️If you missed our #BeyondResilience panel on structural racism + how we feel it within the doc industry, here's the full clip. Watch + share: https://t.co/HlSKGAyDLU

#TheSystemDoesntWorkForUs

ft @StanleyNelson1 @sabaahfolayan @blackscrackle @sianpierre @ursulaliang @DJLaylo

[Firelight Media @firelightmedia]

Tune in tonight for pt. 1 of the @30for30 film Vick from director @StanleyNelson1, airing at 9PM/ET on @espn

[Hazel Gurland-Pooler @HazelMG]

This. Is. Amazing.

[SAVE A SEAT FOR ME (Simon & Schuster, 2026) @NewBlackMan]

Groundbreaking South Carolina Bill: Compensate People for Forcing Them to Give Birth https://t.co/QQiI4EUtUk via @Rewire_News

[Firelight Media @firelightmedia]

This Thursday, meet our Documentary Lab fellows as we raise funds to support documentary filmmakers of color to produce their first or second feature film. Inclusive storytelling is essential and we are proud of each & every one of our fellows.
LEARN MORE
https://t.co/C6UggKbOTk

[Dorian Warren @dorianwarren]

$1,000 a month, no strings attached https://t.co/paHBU0YNsp

[MichonBostonGroup @MichonBostonGrp]

American slavery is part of our shared histories. It’s in the DNA of our company paychecks. A landmark series on this topic is currently in production from @firelightmedia. @1619Project https://t.co/vqzHWciamr

[Creating The New World @SlaveTradeFilm]

Is America ready for an honest education, and conversation, about the Transatlantic Slave Trade? #slavetradefilm
https://t.co/d4K1hHiRBl

[Hazel Gurland-Pooler @HazelMG]

Only a few days left to apply to @firelightmedia's #DocumentaryLab! Every fellow will receive a grant of $15K towards their project! Apply by June 17th!

[Hazel Gurland-Pooler @HazelMG]

So proud to be producing two hours of this epic series!

[Firelight Media @firelightmedia]

We’re excited to finally announce our biggest project, to date! To learn more & get updates on #SlaveTradeFilm, be sure to text SLAVETRADE to 555-888.

[Firelight Media @firelightmedia]

Peabody Launches New East Coast Board of Directors - Congrats to Marcia Smith, Co-Founder and President, Firelight Media!

The board will provide intellectual and idea capital and actively assist with broadening the organization’s relations.
https://t.co/PmjaPwFeyV

[Firelight Media @firelightmedia]

TONIGHT - Watch or Stream BOSS: The Black Experience In Business at 8pm ET / 7pm CT - https://t.co/L2N2WUyTWu

[Stanley Nelson @StanleyNelson1]

Proud to include the pioneering research of Ida B. Wells in our film, BOSS: The Black Experience in Business. #BossPBS airs April 23.
@TheHstryMakers @ThirteenWNET

[Henry Louis Gates Jr @HenryLouisGates]

Thanks for the shout-out to Many Rivers to Cross!