Social Impact Narratives
Points of Hope |
Impact Documentary
A documentary on the legacy of Pastor Clyde Odom and the unity of a faith community in the United States.
Summary: “Points of Hope | Impact Documentary” is a project in the portfolio of MEOLI.TV, the narrative and cinema studio of Wesley Meoli, in the Social Impact Narratives track. A documentary on the legacy of Pastor Clyde Odom and the unity of a faith community in the United States. Duration: 24 min 18 s. Published: December 9, 2024.
My role on the project
This is one of the works I am proudest of, made as a solo filmmaker. I traveled to the city of Florence, in the United States, at the invitation of Pastor Clyde Odom, who at first wanted me to produce a video to raise funds for building a community center. Once I got there, he began taking me all around the city, and I understood that the story was bigger than the original reason for my trip.
I left without knowing what to do with that footage. About a year later I was in Los Angeles attending a prayer event called Pray For Hollywood, and my next commitment was canceled. I realized I had 15 free days and could go back to Florence to finish telling this story about the legacy of Pastor Clyde, who lived unity in spirit with Florence's faith community.