House Call
Xernona Clayton A Life in Black and White
By Ashley Flewe
Xernona Clayton, a huge civil rights pioneer who worked in broadcasting for nearly 30 years. Mrs.Clayton also produced the multimedia Trumpets awards, which air on Bounce TV. She has a long list of accomplishments and now has her own documentary, which will premiered on June 10th at 9pm ET.
This black and white documentary is divided into three distinct sections, starting with her birth and finishing with her most recent success.The documentary explores key periods in her life for instance her close friendship with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and his family . She shares firsthand accounts of her personal experiences with the Civil Rights Movement and how being the first black woman in the South to broadcast a talk show.
In addition, the documentary also highlights her behind the scences contributions during the movement , but had effect on the movement.Furthermore, the documentary demonstrates Mrs. Clayton’s advocacy for hospital integration in the South, as well as her influence or impact over other important figures who had the power to make extraordinary changes in society.
In the black and white documentary, guest speakers shared their perspectives on Xernona Clayton’s accomplishments and her as a person.They had guest speakers such as artist T.I,Senator Raphael Warnock, actress Pamela Poitier, and politician Andrew Young, to mention a few.The film depicts how Xernona continues to assist and recognize people’s work, along with how she continues to reach out and provide a platform for black individuals to showcase their accomplishments on a high level. The documentary was made by Emmy and Peabody, two award-winning directors who also produced Nancy Saslow and her Mishpookah Entertainment group.David Hudson was the executive producer. You can also watch the documentary on Amazon Prime, Bounce XL, Pluto TV, and Apple TV.
