In Love & Struggle
Inspired by the visionary philosophy of James and Grace Lee Boggs, In Love & Struggle celebrates Detorit’s enduring spirit of freedom Dreaming. The film illuminates Detroit’s rich history of grassroots activism and ongoing community transformation—showing the reality and everyday practice of a quiet revolution in action. The film invites viewers to reflect on their own being and becoming — to recognize their agency, practice the future they want to see, and tap into the power of neighborly love. Visit www.inloveandstruggle.film for the full documentary inquiry.
Directed & Produced by na forest lim
Executive Produced by Chera Reid, Zak Rosen
Cinematography by Jonathan Patterson
Edited by Josh Beebe
Composed by Ali Helnwein
PRODUCTION
1st AC FeNyx Noel
Production Coordinator Shea Wilson
Hair & Makeup Candice Fowler
Sound Engineer Andre Botessi
Drone Jeff Tabb
Set PA Din Pastrana
Gaffer Trevor Steven
Grip Dave St. George
Artist & Fabricator alexandra virginia martin
POST PRODUCTION
Post producer Josh Beebe, na forest lim
Sound Mixer Mike Regan
Colorist Mike Howell, Color Collective
Color Producer Claudia Guevara
Color Assist Kyungchan Min
Title & Poster Design Paolo Catalla, SemiFormal
Original Score Ali Helnwein
Additional Instrumentation Joe DiFore, Blake Estrada
ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE COURTESY OF
"American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs"
Democracy Now!
FEATURING
Kim Sherobbi
“Mama” Myrtle Curtis-Thompson
Kevin “Coach Kellogg” Jones
Curtis Renee
Monique Thompson
Julia Putnam
Baba Wayne
Rukiya Colvin
Rich Feldman
Seti Iyi
Elyzah Gary
Sincere Christian
Steven Haney
A’king Tisdale
Elijah Tisdale
Derrick Williams
LOCATION
Filmed on Waawiyaatanong, Anishinaabe land
The Boggs Center
Feedom Freedom Growers
Birwood House
Freedom Dreams
SPECIAL THANKS
James & Grace Lee Boggs
Liminal Space Camera Rental
Advanced Multimedia Inc
Eightfold
First Fight
Kimberley Browining
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