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NEW FILMMAKERS LA - BEST OF AWARDS 2023 - DOC FEATURE NOMINATION (APRIL 2023): FULL VARIETY ARTICLE
Ocotober 2023: Producer Mark Von der Heide at the Matthew Shepard Foundation 25tth commemorative event. Honorees Billy Porter and Chasten Buttigieg (and his mom), Dennis and Judy Shepard, and Rick Miller from Gay Sons and Mothers. A powerful weekend of love, advocacy and community.
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“Pieces of Us is a powerful and moving documentary film that sheds light on the experiences of LGBTQ+ hate crime survivors by focusing on the personal journeys of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Documentaries like Pieces of Us play a crucial role in promoting social change and acceptance, encouraging conversations about the importance of creating a more inclusive and compassionate society.”
FULL REVIEW FROM SOUNDTRACK TRACKLIST (SEPT 2023): HERE
VICTORIA CRUZ REFLECTS ON HEALING FROM VIOLENCE IN “PIECES OF US” (MAY 2023): READ HERE
FILM THREAT FULL REVIEW (FEB 2023) CLICK: HERE
"An intimate portrait of five gay, straight, and transgender people who found a way to rise above their trauma while helping others in the process. Heartbreaking yet inspiring stories of hate crime survivors…a hopeful message that you are not alone, and there are advocates near you. An essential film about the resources available regarding hate crimes”
FFANZEEN REVIEW (MARCH 2023) CLICK: HERE
“A powerful piece of work...emotional, inspiring, and pointed…..testament to love that arises like a phoenix from violence, giving voice to advocacy and positiveness. This should be shown in schools across the country"
THE ADVOCATE NAMES “PIECES OF US” ONE OF 32 LGBTQ+ DOCS TO WATCH - FULL LIST: HERE
A REVIEW OF THE FILM BY A YOUNG LGBTQ+ WRITER FOR MATTHEWSPLACE.COM - A PROGRAM OF THE MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATION (SEPT 2022) CLICK: HERE
“Watching this documentary felt like I was seeing the beauty of humanity and the power of resilience at work…a reminder that love and acceptance is healing…a beautiful way to honor the many LGBTQ+ hate crime survivors around the world."
CHERYL ALLISON WITH JOURNALIST BRITTANY FREDERICK (JAN 2022): CLICK HERE
“Cheryl Allison’s documentary Pieces of Us is one of the most important films anyone can watch right now. The film captures the stories of LGBTQ+ hate crime survivors, and how they’re continuing to make the world better. It’s uplifting as well as heartbreaking, and certainly thought-provoking whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community or not.”
CHERYL ALLISON TALKS TO MONKEYS FIGHTING ROBOTS (DEC 2021) - CLICK HERE
I LOVE THAT MOVIE! REVIEW (SEPT 2021): CLICK HERE
“Director Cheryl Allison has a way of tackling difficult and painful subject matter, while leaving viewers with a tremendous sense of hope for the future.. The documentary shows the ripple effect of kindness and healing.”
CHERYL ALLISON SPEAKS TO FOX4 DALLAS - WATCH HERE
CHERYL ALLISON AND MARK VON DER HEIDE INTERVIEW / DALLAS - WATCH HERE
CHERYL ALLISON SPEAKS TO DALLAS FILM PRESS - WATCH HERE
CHERYL ALLISON INTERVIEWED BY THE DALLAS VOICE (SEPT 2021) - CLICK HERE
CHERYL ALLISON TO BE HONORED WITH ARTISTIC ACHIEvement IN DIRECTING AWARD AT qFLIX PHILADELPHIA SCREENING ON OCTOBER 2ND - CLICK HERE
CHERYL ALLISON AND PRINCE MANVENDRA SPEAK TO “THE ADVOCATE” (JULY 2021) - CLICK HERE
PASSPORT PROFILE (APRIL 2021): CHERYL ALLISON, PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, ACTRESS, AND ACTIVIST - CLICK HERE
FILMMAKERS APPEAR ON QUEER TEEN PODCAST - FALL 2020
“Encouraging the next generation of Queer Youth from across the world to stand up for what’s right!”
