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Mick Caouette and South Hill Films

1 month 1 week ago

Here's another opportunity to see our new film, "Mayor Humphrey of Minneapolis" on Saturday, October 28th, 1-3pm at the Minnesota History Center. Mick will be joined by award-winning author Samuel Freedman, who will talk about his new book, "Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights." Register here: www.mnhs.org/events/881

Mick Caouette and South Hill Films

1 month 1 week ago

South Hill Films is proud to announce the premiere screening of Mayor Humphrey of Minneapolis on Thursday, October 26th at 7pm, in the Cowles Auditorium at the Humphrey School, on the University of Minnesota campus! Admission is free, but there will be limited seating and registration is required. Link for more info and registration is below.

“Mayor Humphrey of Minneapolis” Film Screening: Unveiling the Untold Legacy | Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs

Step into the Past, Embrace the Present, Shape the Future! In June 1945, Hubert Humphrey, a dynamic 34-year-old, was elected Mayor of Minneapolis. Fast forward three years, and he made history with a groundbreaking speech at the National Democratic Convention, igniting the modern civil rights moveme...

Mick Caouette and South Hill Films

2 months 2 days ago

Our friend and colleague Samuel Freedman, author of ‘Into The Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights’ will be interviewed about his upcoming book on Fresh Air with Terry Gross on National Public Radio tonight at 8pm CST. Mick will be premiering his new film “Mayor Humphrey of Minneapolis” at a joint appearance with Sam at the Minnesota History Center on Saturday October 28th. Follow this page to get notifications. Link in the comments below ⬇️

Mick Caouette and South Hill Films updated their cover photo.

3 months 1 day ago

Our new film “Mayor Humphrey of Minneapolis” will be premiering in the fall at the Humphrey School and the Minnesota History Center - screening dates coming soon!

Mick Caouette and South Hill Films

3 months 1 day ago

Our new film “Mayor Humphrey of Minneapolis” will be premiering in the fall at the Humphrey School and the Minnesota History Center. Here is a link to a short sample, and stay tuned for screening dates.

HUMPHREY trailer

MAYOR HUMPHREY OF MINNEAPOLIS Trailer for a new soon-to-be released film commemorating the 75th anniversary of Hubert Humphrey's historic civil rights speech.

Mick Caouette and South Hill Films

3 months 5 days ago

Our new film “Mayor Humphrey of Minneapolis” will be released in July 2023 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Humphrey’s historic civil rights speech in Philadelphia on July 14th, 1948! Premiere screenings to be announced

Mick Caouette and South Hill Films

4 months 3 weeks ago

On July 14th, 1948 Hubert Humphrey delivered a historic speech on civil rights that changed the Democratic Party and became a catalyst for the modern civil rights movement. Now "Mayor Humphrey of Minneapolis", a new film from Mick Caouette, will
commemorate the 75th anniversary of that event as well as celebrate Humphrey’s remarkable journey as mayor.

The film will be released in late summer and premiered in Minneapolis in fall 2023. For more information about the film: www.southhillfilms.com

Mick Caouette and South Hill Films

1 year 2 months ago

I am proud to have had Mary narrate three of my past films. She is a true force for good! www.carleton.edu/news/stories/new-endowment-for-africana-studies-named-for-mary-and-fred-easter/

New endowment for Africana Studies named for Mary and Fred Easter - Carleton College

The $500,000 endowment builds on the efforts of longstanding Carleton employees.

Mick Caouette and South Hill Films

1 year 3 months ago

Heading to Washington D.C. this week for the National Conference of #NASW (National Association of Social Workers). My film, “Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare,” one of three films chosen, is being screened at the event. In addition, Reverend William Barber is one of the keynote speakers – really looking forward to this! #FrancesPerkins

Mick Caouette and South Hill Films

1 year 3 months ago

Some press around this Thursday's screening event of "Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare" in Vallejo, CA. I'll be joining the event virtually - looking forward to it!

Ahead of her time, ready for prime time in Vallejo

Community historian Anna Bergman is helping present the film, which was made for PBS in 2020, and is now being screened at select events.

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REVIEW: ‘Summoned’ and ‘The Man Who Tried to Feed the World’ on PBS

Q&A with Producer Mick Caouette and former Director of The FDR Library, Christopher Breiseth

November 2019 I National Archive
Q&A with Producer Mick Caouette and former Director of The FDR Library, Christopher Breiseth, immediately following the screening of “Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare” at the National Archive in Washington DC, in November of 2019.