Still from Don't Go Tellin' Your Momma — Don't Go Tellin' Your Momma (2021) — Topaz Jones, Jason Sondock, Simon DavisPhotographed by Chayse Irvin

Topaz Jones, Jason Sondock, Simon Davis

Don't Go Tellin' Your Momma

Name: Don't Go Tellin' Your Momma
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2021
Duration: 34 min

English / 2021 / 34m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Documentary Music

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Synopsis

In 1970, Black educators in Chicago developed an alphabet flashcard set to provide Blackcentered teaching materials to the vastly white educational landscape and the Black ABCs were born.

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November 2021
Position 26

Credits

Crew

DirectorTopaz Jones, Jason Sondock, Simon Davis

WriterSimon Davis, Jason Sondock, Topaz Jones

CinematographerChayse Irvin

Composer

Cast

Topaz Jonesas Self

Tariq Trotteras Self

Rodney Jacksonas Self - Topaz's 8th grade history teacher

Emma Janice Jonesas Self

Francis Perezas Self - Woke Foods Co-Op

Kaity Rodriguezas Self - MSCW, LCSW

Ivy Soleas Self - Lyricist, Rapper + Record Producer

Keith Whiteas Self - Lawyer + Activist